Monica, our new employee will be managing the Chinook store started today. Overwhelmed to say the least. I have known her all my life and I do believe that this is the first time I saw her a little worried. She was busy being trained by Josilyn our Head baker and my Sister on how to run the a retail front, control costs, wastage, manage staff and learn how we bake from scratch. So how did the day end? She said "bye, see you tomorrow". Good Sign, although today is only Tuesday. She has not experienced our busy busy days. Good Luck and God Speed Monica!
So, how do you feel about lemons? During the summer all I can think about are berries, lemons and the tropics. Since it is a pipe dream to get away to Hawaii, then let's bring Hawaii to Calgary. Get ready for the best lemon meringue your taste buds will ever experience. I made a silky smooth filling to top a buttery crunchy crust, piled high with soft fluffy meringue. I bet you could eat one right now. I know it is absolute bliss since I don't even like lemons and couldn't stop licking my spoon.
Our Pastry chef kelly is working on our mango buttercream to top our mystery cupcake. Working with fresh puree is arduous, but well worth it. Since nothing but the best comes from Bliss, we will sacrifice many mangos (in my belly) until we get it just right.
Funny thing, our Buttercream Queen La Laine was a mess! She came to work in glasses, hair piled on her head like a mad hatter, wearing a sweatshirt and bloodshot eyes. I said to her Whoaaa, what happened to you? You look like hell. She said it's been a rough week. I can't even bathe my entire body at the same time. I only have time to do my hair one day, my body the next. Even at that, I haven't showered in 3 days. I had a heart attack and thought to myself don't ask any more questions and just laughed out Loud. I did tell her to stay away from the front and don't walk by any of our customers! She is funny and a real great asset to have in our store. As for Josilyn she was her delightful self, describing her magic sponge cleaning experience all the while preparing our cupcakes like a true professional. As for Kelly, she was standing on a step stool whisking away at 3-4 litres of pastry cream. I should have taken a picture, too funny for words. Kelly needs to go the gym, she was slightly out of breath. However, Megan our pastry student came back from holidays and was quiet as a mouse. Not like her, she is usually full of pepper and spice. However, today I barely knew she was at the bakery. Migraine. Need I say more?
All in all, fun day with a full staff at Bliss. Thank goodness we can all work in tight spaces. It truly is like a maze, and we all get along....so far. I love my sister, my husband, my two babies and life in general. It really is good to be able to capture moments in your life that make you smile. This was one of those days.
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