Kelly's French Bakery *****

ONE OF MY FAV THINGS TO DO ON THE WEEKEND IS TO GO FOR A WALK ON WEST CLIFF and then have brekkie at Kelly's...or, uh, skip the walk and just have brekkie (hee hee).

Kelly's has been around for years and specializes in European artisan baking.

I love standing in line and peeking into the glass case as I walk along...trying to decide what little treat I'll get...Apricot French Macaroon...Pain au Chocolat...Toralfa (buttery cocoa cookie sprinkled with sugar and sliced almonds)...all three?

Oh, yeah, breakfast. They have a wonderful menu with daily specials, cafe style with a French twist. Alexis and I shared poached eggs (how do they make them look so perfect...kinda like breasts) on toasted ciabatta bread, with roasted potatoes and sausage. Yum!

Eating outdoors in the courtyard is one of the bennies of living near Santa Cruz (sigh). Truly, we are blessed.

If you'd like to try their French pastries or pressed sandwich, stop by Kelly's French Bakery at 402 Ingalls Street (off Mission Street just before you leave town as you head north to Davenport), 841-423-9059. You can also visit KellysFrenchBakery.com.

May goodies surround you,


Catherine