Style Magazine-March 2020
I’ve been bread’s biggest fan for as long as I can remember. In high school, I’d walk to the now-shuttered Hilda’s Bakery in Downtown Auburn (where The Baker and The Cakemaker now resides; see page 44 to read more about them!) for two crispy-crusted, fluffy-centered slabs of Dutch crunch and call it “lunch”; other days, it was Bagel Junction for a round ring of doughy goodness, toasted with schmear; and sometimes I would demolish a baseball bat-sized baguette with creamy dill dressing from La Bou. It’s a good thing I have a fast metabolism, and it’s also a good thing gluten and I get along, because my passion for (well-made) pastries has only grown stronger. My current culinary weakness is croissants—specifically almond ones—and I recently went on a croissant crawl to find my favorite. After myriad mornings doing “research,” I can proudly proclaim that this month’s cover shot rises above the rest. Do yourself a favor and make the journey to Julian’s Pâtisserie & Café to try it for yourself. Curvaceous, with a golden-brown caramelized crust, toasty almonds, and a showering of powdered sugar, each buttery bite is filled with a criss-cross of flaky folds and is seriously satisfying. Curious what other local bakeries you knead to know about? Turn to our feature, “Breaking Bread,” on page 43 for 10 of our favorites—both established and emerging—along with their baker’s top tip and tool, one must-order item, and some pretty, and pretty mouthwatering, pictures. If you’re not already craving a transcendent treat, you will be after perusing the pages that follow. As always, there’s plenty of non-food content, too—many with a focus on conscious consumerism—including 10 thrift shops that give back to our community in big ways (“The 10 Spot” page 20), small-space living essentials that are fashionable and functional (“Less is More” page 62), and 16 eco-friendly finds (“Green Things” page 85). As we “march” into spring and welcome longer, lighter days, I suggest you sit back, relax, and enjoy this month’s issue—and a baked good—unhurried without any worries. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com // @meggoeggowaffle
I’ve been bread’s biggest fan for as long as I can remember. In high school, I’d walk to the now-shuttered Hilda’s Bakery in Downtown Auburn (where The Baker and The Cakemaker now resides; see page 44 to read more about them!) for two crispy-crusted, fluffy-centered slabs of Dutch crunch and call it “lunch”; other days, it was Bagel Junction for a round ring of doughy goodness, toasted with schmear; and sometimes I would demolish a baseball bat-sized baguette with creamy dill dressing from La Bou. It’s a good thing I have a fast metabolism, and it’s also a good thing gluten and I get along, because my passion for (well-made) pastries has only grown stronger.
My current culinary weakness is croissants—specifically almond ones—and I recently went on a croissant crawl to find my favorite. After myriad mornings doing “research,” I can proudly proclaim that this month’s cover shot rises above the rest. Do yourself a favor and make the journey to Julian’s Pâtisserie & Café to try it for yourself. Curvaceous, with a golden-brown caramelized crust, toasty almonds, and a showering of powdered sugar, each buttery bite is filled with a criss-cross of flaky folds and is seriously satisfying.
Curious what other local bakeries you knead to know about? Turn to our feature, “Breaking Bread,” on page 43 for 10 of our favorites—both established and emerging—along with their baker’s top tip and tool, one must-order item, and some pretty, and pretty mouthwatering, pictures. If you’re not already craving a transcendent treat, you will be after perusing the pages that follow.
As always, there’s plenty of non-food content, too—many with a focus on conscious consumerism—including 10 thrift shops that give back to our community in big ways (“The 10 Spot” page 20), small-space living essentials that are fashionable and functional (“Less is More” page 62), and 16 eco-friendly finds (“Green Things” page 85).
As we “march” into spring and welcome longer, lighter days, I suggest you sit back, relax, and enjoy this month’s issue—and a baked good—unhurried without any worries. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com // @meggoeggowaffle
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Day 1: Amsterdam<br />
Since we spent the previous day doing our own<br />
tour of the city, visiting the exquisite museum area,<br />
walking the canals, and dodging bikes (be careful:<br />
in Amsterdam, everyone is on<br />
a bike and they don’t stop for<br />
pedestrians!), we decided to<br />
take the Amsterdam Jewish<br />
Heritage Tour.<br />
Day 2: Cologne City Walk<br />
Watching the boat cruise into a larger city is always interesting.<br />
Cologne has it all: bridges, industry, homes, buildings, churches,<br />
etc., but the cathedral—which took over 600 years to build and is<br />
one of the most remarkable gothic structures in the world—was of<br />
particular interest. With over 20,000 visitors each day, it’s a mustsee<br />
when visiting Cologne.<br />
Day 3: Koblenz City Walk<br />
Koblenz is a beautiful city that’s situated where the Moselle and Rhine Rivers meet.<br />
Known for its wine and spring water, it’s one of those smaller cities where you just want<br />
to walk all day, enjoying the shops, cafés, and beauty.<br />
The River<br />
Cruise Guru<br />
Traveling is about many<br />
things, not the least of which<br />
is making friends and simply<br />
meeting interesting people. One<br />
that we met on this cruise was<br />
Ralph Grizzle, the owner/editor of<br />
two renowned websites that offer<br />
tremendous insight to all types<br />
of cruising around the globe.<br />
We had the great pleasure of<br />
spending quite a bit of time with<br />
Ralph and found him to be one of<br />
the most well-respected experts<br />
Ralph Grizzle<br />
Day 4: Bernkastel Walk and Wine Tour<br />
A quintessential medieval town on the Moselle, this may be one of the most charming<br />
towns in Germany. You’ll find yourself surrounded by hillside vineyards and stunning<br />
castles with a wonderful marketplace. The tour was fun and informative, but the people<br />
watching from the cafés was particularly fun.<br />
in the world of luxury cruising.<br />
His website rivercruiseadvisor.<br />
com is filled with information and<br />
photos about almost every river<br />
cruise line and cruise you may be<br />
interested in.<br />
Ralph Grizzle photo courtesy of Avid Cruiser. All other photos by Terry Carroll.<br />
Day 5: Trier<br />
From the Porta Nigra Gate,<br />
you’ll see the Roman bath<br />
ruins, an amphitheater,<br />
and a stone bridge. The<br />
Archaeological Museum<br />
is a must-see, and there<br />
are numerous Catholic<br />
Churches to view, too<br />
(the Trier Cathedral was a<br />
standout). We walked the<br />
marketplace, enjoyed a<br />
traditional German lunch<br />
in the square, and windowshopped<br />
to our heart’s<br />
content.<br />
Porta Nigra Gate<br />
However, his experience and<br />
knowledge doesn’t stop there.<br />
His website avidcruiser.com<br />
will open you up the world of<br />
luxury ocean cruising and the<br />
fascinating world of expedition<br />
cruising.<br />
Whatever kind of cruise you<br />
are considering, you will find<br />
Ralph and his websites to be an<br />
invaluable resource.<br />
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