I am working on some summer florals this week. Here is some inspiration I got on a layover in Munich, Germany. I took the train to Marienplatz and had 9 hours to shop and daydream.
I am using some of the beautiful roses from the markets for inspiration!
I've been using my own sourdough starter for about six months now. But I always love to find a new bakery that uses natural leavening and non-commercial yeast. (Does things the old-fashioned way. Hewn Bakery in Evanston, IL is a place I visited for the first time this past week. I ended up getting a cheddar round, a chocolate hazelnut brioche, and a pan country loaf. (They were out of country round loaf, which is a bit crustier.) All the breads are so amazingly delicious. I've been eating all three. I put half the cheddar in the freezer and the other two are on the counter. They are light, yet substantial. Especially the brioche loaf. I want to toast...
