The bakery thread

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by X-AHH

Yes, one of my regular haunts.

Nice. There used to be an IGA in Gloucester NSW set out like that, total fresh baked goods every day on display.

[kevino]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Nice. There used to be an IGA in Gloucester NSW set out like that, total fresh baked goods every day on display.

Slightly off topic.
I dont eat sugar products any more.
But the South East Qld IGA s sell marinated chicken wings.
I will occasioanally dive in as I did today when working delivering grog -bought $3.05 (six) chicken wings. Ideal for a quick cheap lunch.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by kevino

Slightly off topic.
I dont eat sugar products any more.
But the South East Qld IGA s sell marinated chicken wings.
I will occasioanally dive in as I did today when working delivering grog -bought $3.05 (six) chicken wings. Ideal for a quick cheap lunch.

Going Keto ???
Good luck with that, its a product they add to just about every processed product out there.

You will definitely be reading every ingredient on every packaging, including those chicken wings !

[kevino]

Amend to don’t eat obvious sugar products
cakes ice cream etc
And alcohol.
No got diabetes but pushed it back behind the magic number by giving up grog and obvious sugar products
You are right sugar is in everything - still eat bread
But yes do look at labels

[Tonz]

Originally Posted by ute83

That's the best supermarket we have ever visited by far. Bloody incredible. We were on our way to Ayers Rock.

from where? Its not exactly on the main highway system in Adelaide

[X-AHH]

Originally Posted by Tonz

from where? Its not exactly on the main highway system in Adelaide

Good point, but if I was from interstate and knew it existed, I'd happily make the detour. I think the pies at the Ayers Rock Cafe are now $12, so it would be worth stocking up the car fridge.

[ute83]

Originally Posted by Tonz

from where? Its not exactly on the main highway system in Adelaide

From Victoria. Spent a few days in Adelaide. Motel across the road.

[ford71V8]

Pasadena is ridiculous.
I had to go look for myself after the wife kept coming home with stories and good food.

They have a guy playing piano? In the store?
GF'd. Yeah, its true.
How many different types of olives do you need?!

[Citroënbender]

Does the pianist play requests? And are patrons allowed to whistle or sing along?

Or do they play mischeviously, like the Baby Elephant Walk when a large person is nearby?

[X-AHH]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Does the pianist play requests? And are patrons allowed to whistle or sing along?

Or do they play mischeviously, like the Baby Elephant Walk when a large person is nearby?

I've never really taken any notice of what music they are playing, my focus is on the food, bakery, cheeses, cured meats, spices, dried fruit, nuts, fruit/veg from different cultures, supermarket produce from all around the world, best cuts of meat in Adelaide (not the cheapest) and you can sit down in the cafe and have a meal etc inside the supermarket.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by X-AHH

I've never really taken any notice of what music they are playing, my focus is on the food, bakery, cheeses, cured meats, spices, dried fruit, nuts, fruit/veg from different cultures, supermarket produce from all around the world, best cuts of meat in Adelaide (not the cheapest) and you can sit down in the cafe and have a meal etc inside the supermarket.

and hopefully drink out of real cups and eat off real plates.

[X-AHH]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

and hopefully drink out of real cups and eat off real plates.

Yes, absolutely!

[Tonz]

I believe the whole complex is owned by a more modern church, ( not denomination) from what I was told they purchased about 40 years ago when the old delapidated supermarket was closed for health reasons, so instead of paying rental on space used once twice a week they bought the complete land package.
Today the rental income more than covers their administration and wages, so they can afford little extras (paino etc) their church offerings all go to overseas work.

I could be wrong but its what Ive been told.

[X-AHH]

Originally Posted by Tonz

I believe the whole complex is owned by a more modern church, ( not denomination) from what I was told they purchased about 40 years ago when the old delapidated supermarket was closed for health reasons, so instead of paying rental on space used once twice a week they bought the complete land package.
Today the rental income more than covers their administration and wages, so they can afford little extras (paino etc) their church offerings all go to overseas work.

I could be wrong but its what Ive been told.

It's certainly a very unique place to shop. It wouldn't surprise me if your story was correct.

They get extremely busy in the last few weeks of December but no surprise as they create a festive atmosphere that I've not experienced in other supermarkets.

[roKWiz]

Back at Appin St bakery (Wangaratta) today. Had brekky elsewhere but a custom beesting is on the cards for later.

Anyone ever tried semi sourdough bread before ?
This is the only place I can find it, it's a lovely soft cross between Pana Di Casa and hard crusted Sourdough.

[ford71V8]

Originally Posted by X-AHH

It's certainly a very unique place to shop. It wouldn't surprise me if your story was correct.

They get extremely busy in the last few weeks of December but no surprise as they create a festive atmosphere that I've not experienced in other supermarkets.

Sounds terrible 🙂

That Pizzeria (Balthalsus ??) isnt too bad either.
Bit pricey but nice bases.

They were decent in 2023 at least, havent been there for awhile

[Citroënbender]

Semi-sourdough: Where does its taste lie, how is it used?

[roKWiz]

Beaut just with butter, fresh, paper bag not sliced is the best way to keep it.

Makes great sandwiches (particularly fresh boiled eggs and butter lettuce) but is extra nice the next day simply toasted.
Its a softer dough without the bite of the sour but still allows an extra crusty outer crust like sourdough.

[X-AHH]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Back at Appin St bakery (Wangaratta) today. Had brekky elsewhere but a custom beesting is on the cards for later.

Anyone ever tried semi sourdough bread before ?
This is the only place I can find it, it's a lovely soft cross between Pana Di Casa and hard crusted Sourdough.

Sounds like something truckies would get their sandwiches made from.

[Cav]

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by X-AHH

Sounds like something truckies would get their sandwiches made from.

I had this conversation with the bakery in Ettalong. He was going to give it a go simply because lots of cafe's are buying sourdough bread which when toasted are almost uneatable. I had a BLT yesterday on arrival into Wang and remembered just as I ordered why I didn't order BLT's from cafes.

Changed the order to Turkish toasted BLT, there is a huge difference in the eating.

Eating toasted sourdough is like eating a piece of charcoal.

[X-AHH]

Originally Posted by Cav

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It was probably living in 1771 that really killed him.

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by Cav

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so 13 is the limit? Got it...

[Citroënbender]

Eating toasted sourdough is like eating a piece of charcoal.

I just toast it very lightly. Not that I buy it often, mostly I’m on wholemeal Turkish and wholemeal Lebanese bread.

[mad2]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I just toast it very lightly. Not that I buy it often, mostly I’m on wholemeal Turkish and wholemeal Lebanese bread.

slightly envious

[X-AHH]

Originally Posted by X-AHH

Sounds like something truckies would get their sandwiches made from.

And everyone misses the Dad joke

[Cav]

You mean your semi joke?

[aussiblue]

Perhaps, like me (it's a psoriasis thing and at least I am not also vegan) King Adolf Frederick was gluten intolerant. So apart from death by cinnamon bun or putting my head in the gas oven, any bakery recommendations for gluten intolerant? I do miss my baked goodies 'though Woolworth's gluten free meat pies are nice.


BTW it was 14 of these semlas not cinnamon buns, that got King Frederick:



You would think Cav being a cream cake aficionado kent, would know the difference.

[aussiblue]

Or was that Cva's cryptic semia joke?



A pic of Cav's daily hetvägg/semia intake:

[aussiblue]

Cav's new avatar perhaps:

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I think the poofy, oops pastry, look is more him. Nah; right the first time.