But what started this ramble/Ode to a Yellow Toaster - was Sunday breakfast which included the first toasted Panetone of the Holiday Season. Now Panetone has been on my holiday radar since I was a child, but toasting it is something John came up with. Amazing! And to add to the fabulous meal, my friend Catherine sent us home from Thanksgiving's Day dinner with John's most favorite tea in the entire world - that French company Mariage Frères's Marco Polo Black. Good Times!
Now that's a real toaster! Like you, I am crazy for Panetone (it' usually available at big lot's for a great price but haven't been there in a few weeks. Must go now, as you have got me thinking about it! What a great idea to toast it; haven't thought of doing that but now I definitely will. What interesting looking tea!
ReplyDeleteHi Sanda - Big Lots had lots of it, but I found it for less at Aldi's. I got that first one of this season at Sam's Club and it was fantastic.
ReplyDeletePanetone is one of the few things I have not tried to make myself.
We haven't opened ours YET . . . (THANK YOU!) . . . we've been indulging in all the *other* goodies you brought over, saving the best for last. Since we don't have a toaster, I'll be sticking our slices in the oven—that is, if we can hold off from gobbling it up for five minutes.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad John was happy for the tea. Since I don't drink black tea very often (I've had those blasted kidney stones), it's largely for company—i.e., you all—so I'm happy it will be enjoyed regularly. It's one of my favorite MF flavors, however, so I found a red tea version at MF last Christmas. Now even I can have Marco Polo!
My mouth is officially watering... toasted panetone! And of course, tea.... a delicious breakfast :)
ReplyDeleteCan't say whether I've ever eaten Panetone. Must look around for it here or possibly find a recipe in my bread books? Or should I look under cake recipes?
ReplyDeleteHad my first slice of Panetone for the season last week: Bliss :))
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine - John jumped up the morning after Thanksgiving and brewed a pot first thing. Delicious!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying the Aldi's Germany Gingerbread goodies. I am thinking of freezing those Apricot filled Chocolate Covered Heart Gingerbreads - just to slow me down. I'm pretty sure that the serving size was not meant to be 10 cookies.
Oven toasted Panetone sounds terrific.
Hi Carolyn - Tea and Panetone is the perfect breakfast or snack. I love seeing your Mum on your blog. I remember a few years ago (before I found out how to leave comments), when your family made almost all your comments. They were all so sweet and supportive. Obviously crazy about you. And I thought they were quite computer savvy - knowing how to leave a comment. My cute mother still emails me her comments. Or phones. Good Times!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley - I think the Sunset Magazine Bread Cookbook from 45 years ago had a recipe. I would dig it out and check. but think I might be better off not being able to produce a loaf every time I want it. It's already making the waistbands a little tight.
ReplyDeleteBut I think it might be a little like Brioche - I can duplicate the flavor of the French Bakery, but I don't get that almost creamy texture at home.
Hi Patricia - Yep - Bliss is the perfect description of that first slice of the season.
ReplyDeleteI'm too distracted by your gorgeous blue willow plates to listen to your toaster talk- yum. and yum.
ReplyDeleteHi Bella - That Blue Willow was almost free when you spent over a certain amount at the Albertson's store in our Seattle neighborhood. With two boys to feed, plus all of the guys who hung around my daughter, I was spending a lot on food, and consequently, I have a lot of Blue Willow.
ReplyDeleteKeep your eye out for a pair of Ice Breaker or Superwool tights. They will improve your Seattle wardrobe so much. And wash beautifully. Way better than other brands of wool tights.