The bakery thread - Page 10

23-08-2020, 08:07 AM

Jesus, that poor falcon!

blueoval · 24-08-2020, 11:13 AM

So I went to Croissant D'or Bakery this morning. Unfortunately one of their machines is down. But I still managed to grab a mixed dozen of a selection of croissants that were still fresh.

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The verdict: The pastry was flaky, buttery, with a slight crispness to the texture. You can taste the slight sweetness added into the pastry itself along with the butter.

The fruit filled ones were a massive hit with the family. Fresh fruity jamminess along with the sweet buttery tones of the pastry filled your palette with each bite.

The Chocolate rolls werent too bad. But the chocolate to pastry ration was off. Meaning you ended your chocolate decadence in a single bite if you werent careful.

Even the plain butter croissants were incredible on their own. They were all large in size, all were still slightly warm and the consistency with each croissant was evident with every bite.

To me, this is one of the best ways you can start a Monday.

Tonz · 24-08-2020, 01:30 PM

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blueoval · 24-08-2020, 07:05 PM

I realize since ready this thread I reckon Ive put on about 5kg.

Gonna have to get on my bike and work this gut off for a while. If Im MIA from this thread for a while, you know why.

prydey · 24-08-2020, 08:20 PM

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Gonna have to get on my bike and work this gut off for a while. If Im MIA from this thread for a while, you know why.

That cervelo is too nice to be hidden away indoors... weather is good this week, but cold, and Maggie's are up and about.

blueoval · 24-08-2020, 08:22 PM

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That cervelo is too nice to be hidden away indoors... weather is good this week, but cold, and Maggie's are up and about.

Thanks for the heads up.

The maggies will probably give me incentive to push harder.

The bike needs a good clean first.

**X-AHH** · 24-08-2020, 08:37 PM

Can anyone remember what the tomato relish was that people recommend a few hundred posts back?

I'm really keen to give it a try.

Citroënbender · 24-08-2020, 08:42 PM

Baxter’s was one I mentioned, it’s actually sold as “tomato chutney” but there was another from memory as well.

roKWiz · 25-08-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xahh

Can anyone remember what the tomato relish was that people recommend a few hundred posts back?

I'm really keen to give it a try.

Found at IGA, Its so good I've been preparing a local scotch fillet with shallow cross hatch cuts, sprinkle fresh black peppercorns on rub the relish into the cuts, bag it then pound it a little. Straight onto a hot buttered frypan.

Tonz · 24-08-2020, 07:18 PM

blueoval, you havent mentioned the almond ones

blueoval · 24-08-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonz

blueoval, you havent mentioned the almond ones

My apologies. They were particularly delicious. Not overly sweet not overl creamy either. They were probably the most well balanced croissant out of the lot. I was impressed considering they were Vegan. A definite must to try even if you get the mini one as a taste.

blueoval · 24-08-2020, 09:21 PM

Beerenberg is pretty good

HIPO · 26-08-2020, 12:46 PM

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Beerenberg is pretty good

Yeah good stuff!, we go through a bit of their Hot Tomato Chutney....

Tonz · 26-08-2020, 01:40 PM

daughter drives to Pt Elliot for donuts.i have palpatations just looking at them.
Apparently they are a meal on their own

**X-AHH** · 26-08-2020, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonz

daughter drives to Pt Elliot for donuts.i have palpatations just looking at them.
Apparently they are a meal on their own

There's a photo of my daughter holding one in my earlier posts. EPIC!

roKWiz · 26-08-2020, 02:51 PM

Had a lovely (wobbly) custard tart when I got back to Chiltern bakery today.

Poor bakery has to close for 2 weeks next week due to only having 2 of their 4 bakers being able to work across the border for the last month.
Those 2 have been working 15 hour days trying to keep up but are finally knackered and need it to close temporarily.

Trendseeker · 27-08-2020, 08:51 PM

Meat pie awards announced today:

https://australiasbestpie.com.au/news/

Citroënbender · 27-08-2020, 09:46 PM

There’s an award for everything!

Still makes me salivate.

**GasoLane** · 27-08-2020, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Trendseeker

Meat pie awards announced today:

https://australiasbestpie.com.au/news/

Sheesh, the Ganmain pies didn't even get a look in!

Citroënbender · 27-08-2020, 11:33 PM

I once delivered an urgently required box of Ganmain Pies to a café in Ariah Park. If there was a category in those awards for “Fastest Pie” they would have won it.

**GasoLane** · 27-08-2020, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I once delivered an urgently required box of Ganmain Pies to a café in Ariah Park. If there was a category in those awards for “Fastest Pie” they would have won it.

It's not hard to be fast between Ganmain and Ariah Park

roKWiz · 28-08-2020, 08:34 AM

A covid thing but I thought it a bit odd the pies were all judged from being re heated due to being shipped frozen to the venue.

Gaso, probably used a *&^%$ microwave.

Citroënbender · 28-08-2020, 08:38 AM

You’d think there would have been awards for best cold pie in each category, too.

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It's hard not to be fast between Ganmain and Ariah Park

Fixed.

ford71V8 · 28-08-2020, 05:49 PM

The centre of our dining table is full of those croissants from Lonsdale shop, ready for tomorrow morning when the kids and grandkids get here.
They're gonna be thinking its Xmas, but better

roKWiz · 28-08-2020, 08:13 PM

Passing through Benalla and I thought I would try Bouwmeesters bakery pies on Bridge rd.
Good crispy pastry, a little light in colour but really good strong meaty flavours.

Yeah, I think I'll come here again. No apple cakes yet.

**DFB FGXR6** · 28-08-2020, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Passing through Benalla and I thought I would try Bouwmeesters bakery pies on Bridge rd.
Good crispy pastry, a little light in colour but really good strong meaty flavours.

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Yeah, I think I'll come here again. No apple cakes yet.

But how were their pink cupcakes?

Tonz · 28-08-2020, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

But how were their pink cupcakes?

is that a straight question or should those of you with dirty minds read more into it.?

**DFB FGXR6** · 28-08-2020, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonz

is that a straight question or should those of you with dirty minds read more into it.?

Just a cheeky dig in reference to post 236
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...&postcount=236

and

246
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...&postcount=246

and
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showpo...&postcount=282

Tonz · 28-08-2020, 10:10 PM

[QUOTE=ford71V8;6484731]The centre of our dining table is full of those croissants from Lonsdale shop, ready for tomorrow morning when the kids and grandkids get here.
They're gonna be thinking its Xmas, but better[/Quit and awaiting your verdict?

ford71V8 · 29-08-2020, 12:11 AM

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and awaiting your verdict?

I already know theyre good

The thread and post encouraged me to buy a bunch for tomorrows visit.... putting that down to good timing!
I will report back on the opinions of tmrws taste testers