There are times in the evening when one wants some warm freshly baked cookies. These ones hit the spot with their soft cakey texture and plump mincemeat fruits.
A crustless quiche with a base of sourdough rye crackers and a mushroom filling. Cooking the mushrooms before baking intensifies the flavour.
Doodh Pak is Indian rice pudding. This version is made with a mix of wholegrain rice, spelt, pearl barley and oats.
A new chapter and addition for Rate My Bistro has started. Introducing the Foodie Adventures!
A relaxing way to spend the hot afternoon was at Patisserie Conte. This was a colourful tea room with exquisite cakes. A tranquil and relaxing atmosphere was provided with no background music. Deep red walls and red table cloths contrasted the bright comfortable seating.
Notes was a lot smaller than expected for the seating areas. It did have an upper level. There was no worry of looking for vacant seats as the staff show you to available seats when you enter.
Quite a few years back, pizza was all about the toppings and the cheese. The more the better. Not much attention was paid to the base. How things have changed. Now it is all about the base, the crust and the minimal toppings.
Brother Marcus looks like a small coffee shop from the outside. The entrance is a solid blue door that has the “Come Inside” sign. The restaurant instantly has a welcoming atmosphere and a rustic feel to it. Green plants are entwined onto frames along the walls. Everything else is wooden including the wall panels and furniture.
Although Monsieur Georges is situated in Place St Georges, it is secluded from the main square with plants and vegetation. The outdoor seating by the entrance initially looks fairly small but then there is additional seating over the grass way.
