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July 19, 2008

Breadfarm – Fresh Bread in Bellingham

I buy Breadfarm‘s Monster Sandwich bread. It’s delicious plain or toasted and it’s cut the right thickness.

As I was paying a pastry caught my eye: chocolate babka. It’s a childhood favorite of mine. Picture a tall cinnamon roll with the cinnamon replaced with dark chocolate. Need I say more? Well, I was in a hurry at the Farmer’s Market today. I only had time to buy the bread and ice cream – important things in my house. But, next time, I’m going to get some. I’ll share.

Now if the Spice Hut tea guy would just come back to the Market I’d be REALLY satisfied. I miss his Rooibus.

Silver Springs Creamery

There has always been one ice cream vendor at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. This year I noticed another: Silver Springs Creamery. They are known for their cheese and now I search for them for their ice creams and sorbets. They taste even better than what we make at home (their recipe must have more cream in it than ours).

The Mom and daughter team (I think) help me with my choices each week with big smiles. This week I bought five different flavors: vanilla and strawberry ice cream, orange, grapefruit, key-lime sorbet. Too good, I tell you.

And if I miss them at the Farmer’s Market, Silver Springs is sold at the Community Food Co-op. Lucky me.

July 18, 2008

July 16, 2008

Avenue Bread & Cafe: Downtown Bellingham, Fairhaven & Sunnyland

I buy a lot of bread. A grilled cheese sandwich = 2 slices x 5 people. You get the idea. Avenue Bread bakes delicious bread. They have some competition, but that’s what keeps them all on their toes.

We like the French Italian and the Rye. We are an opened-minded family. The crust is firm and the inside soft. However, the draw might forever be the beautiful acapella I’ve heard from a guy wearing an apron. A man who sings, bakes and serves. Perfection.

Avenue Bread offers breakfast and lunch – very fresh with delicious combinations of ingredients. Don’t pass on the desserts, you’ll be sorry.

Note: Avenue Bread is listed on our Bagels in Bellingham page.

FYI:   Avenue Bread 2 for $3 @ Grocery Outlet

July 14, 2008

The Daisy Cafe

Filed under: Bellingham Restaurants,local,restaurants — Tags: , , — Bellinghamster @ 9:34 pm

Children are very hungry and calm after a swim lesson. It’s a wonderful thing to see.

I decided to treat them to lunch out.

A friend recommended The Daisy Cafe to me awhile back and I trust her judgment. So down to Magnolia we went. The Daisy Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch – a good time to go out with kids. Their menu is varied, which means I get lots of choices. That’s when I ask about the special. I like to test the creativity of the kitchen. The special was a Hawaiian sandwich: grilled ham and cheese with pineapple on Breadfarm grilled bread. Needless to say, when my daughter saw what I got, she had to have some (I’ve done that to my partner since forever, so it is genetic). I ordered a side of coleslaw which could only have been fresher in my own kitchen. The meal was VERY satisfying and tasty. My girl agreed. That is, after she polished off her junior cheese pizza. It was yummy; a bit too cheesy for me, but perfect for my kids (my son ordered a junior pepperoni).

My kids were so happy at The Daisy Cafe they kept sneaking waves and smiles at the server. She was above and beyond nice. The restaurant is bright and cheery and clean. And it serves those perfect cupcakes we’ve eaten at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market, too.

Must go back for breakfast.

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