June 11, 2010

One each

I was very happy to find out that Café 1771 has the Chateau Group's famous Coffee Pie. It is the only pastry that my husband and I do not share—we have to get one slice each. Any description I come up with will never be able to do it justice, but think creamy butter mixed with mocha ice cream, and you have an approximation of its melt-in-your-mouth texture and taste. Topped with caramel and more cream, on a chocolate and nut crust. Sinfully delicious.

Coffee Pie of the Chateau group of restaurants


And the reason for the treat: we're arriving home this afternoon! Whee! I'm sure we had a grand time in Toronto (this is still a scheduled post so I can only guess), but the saying is very true: there's no place like home. I will be glad to sleep in our lumpy ol' bed again.

19 comments:

  1. GunnJune 11, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    Yummy!!
    Served very artistic, and a very "tasty" shot!:)

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  2. JanetJune 11, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    Rich! I would like this pie.

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  3. pennyJune 11, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    I think I just gained a pound looking at this awesome coffee pie. Welcome home Hilda, I hope you and your husband enjoyed spending time with your family.

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  4. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJune 11, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    That pie sounds delicious.

    We are waiting to hear some of your Canadian adventures and maybe share a few photos.

    Welcome home.

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  5. brattcatJune 11, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Ah, the sweet taste of homecoming. Welcome back.

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  6. BillJune 11, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Oohh, ahhh, Hilda, Please post me one of those delicious looking slices for morning tea.

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  7. Leif HagenJune 11, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Hey, move over! Can I try a little bite of that killer dessert?!

    Welcome home from Canada! I hope you get a good night's sleep in your lumpy ol' bed in Manila!

    "Borta bra men hemma bast" (A Swedish expression meaning: "Away is good but home is best." )

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  8. JTG (Misalyn)June 11, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Yummy! Can I have some? :) Welcome home.

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  9. TameraJune 11, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Welcome home! I hope you had a fun vacation in Canada. This dessert looks delicious! I can see why you don't like to share it ;o)

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  10. KimJune 11, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    That looks scrumptious! Thank goodness the cals are only virtual.
    I am wishing you a welcome home and hope the jet lag is short lived. Hope you had a super time in Canada.
    -Kim

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  11. Cezar and LéiaJune 11, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Oh my diet! LOL
    Okay it's weekend, lets enjoy good things in life...yummy! :)
    Léia

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  12. LoisJune 11, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    It looks yummy Hilda and now I'm hungry after seeing this picture. I know you must be exhausted from your travels and I can't wait to hear all about your trip!

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  13. KaoriJune 11, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Looks great! But I think your fork is missing, Hilda ;D

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  14. HalcyonJune 11, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Sounds good!

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  15. MoJune 12, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    I hope you had a pice of this the first day home.

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  16. DinaJune 12, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Welcome back Hilda!

    Coffee pie! Sounds great. Love the outline of the fork.

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  17. Rob SiemannJune 13, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    That's the way we like it! NICE!!!!!!

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  18. LowellJune 13, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    If I ate this, I'd not be able to eat anything else for a week. But, then, it might be worth it. Lovely shot, Hilda...love the way you worked that fork in there.

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  19. Louis la VacheJune 14, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Oh, my!
    This looks like it would drive your taste buds right into a frenzy!

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