But the increased space didn't seem to affect the French Tarte's business -- trade was brisk, lots of regulars from last year and she sold out nearly everything except a half dozen caramel pecan buns. Tres cool!
Anyway, besides myself -- doing little else than work the retail side -- Susie had Kelli Rae to help out for a few hours a week, including Saturday market retail, until Lee returns from Paris later this month.
I made good use of the opportunities: Schartner's Farm for potatoes and carrots, Mello Farm for their yellow beans -- they claimed no frost yet and their beans looked superb -- and a stalk of brussel sprouts from Freedom Hill Farm.
hallway in front of the Tarte's pastry studio |
the new added space |
at the opening bell |
croissant aux amandes |
Bouchon -- just imagine buttermilk pancakes |
pumpkin pepita tarts |
orange cream with blackberry brioche - twice baked |
the short bread bar! |
at the opening bell |
Matcha (Japanese green tea) raspberry financier |
croissants |
apricot ginger financier |
raspberry pistachio breton tart |
vanilla bean flan |
four hours later -- all that's left at the end! |
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