Foods from True Loaf Bread Company
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2010 May 17
I finally managed to drive by here when the bakery was open! Often I am by late in the day and think to myself, I must try that place.
I purchase a fougasse with caramelized onions and I can't remember what else in it and a white baguette.
The fougasse was very good. The bread had a nice chewy texture.
I was a little disappointed with the baguette. I felt that the crust was too thick, making it a bit of a work out to eat.
The prices, on the other hand, were very reasonable. Sometimes, I am floored by the prices at some of the bakeries in town.
I purchase a fougasse with caramelized onions and I can't remember what else in it and a white baguette.
The fougasse was very good. The bread had a nice chewy texture.
I was a little disappointed with the baguette. I felt that the crust was too thick, making it a bit of a work out to eat.
The prices, on the other hand, were very reasonable. Sometimes, I am floored by the prices at some of the bakeries in town.
2010 Mar 20
I dropped by and got 1 pear & blue cheese loaf, 1 mushroom fougasse & 2 "decadent buns" which have chocolate, ginger, orange and almond (pics below). I'm not a ginger fan but it worked in these!
I didn't pay attention to the exact breakdown, but for all of this I paid $11, which is VERY reasonable imo. I'm not a bread expert but I really like the texture of this bread. Very soft and just crusty enough. The pear & blue cheese was awesome.
I hear there's a chocolate chili loaf which I didn't see but I'll be back to try it. Also, they told me they were closed this coming week of March 22.
I didn't pay attention to the exact breakdown, but for all of this I paid $11, which is VERY reasonable imo. I'm not a bread expert but I really like the texture of this bread. Very soft and just crusty enough. The pear & blue cheese was awesome.
I hear there's a chocolate chili loaf which I didn't see but I'll be back to try it. Also, they told me they were closed this coming week of March 22.
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2009 Sep 1
If you haven't been to this bakery yet, you must go. I have had the fortune to try every type of bread and buns they offer and they are all wonderful. Their date/fennell bread is amazing as is the Chai spice. They close early though, and after 1 pm their bread (or what is left from the day) is available at the Red Table, next door which is also worth a try! I can also attest to their bread lasting for about a week.
2009 Aug 29
This sourdough miche is quite fantastic! An excellent chewy dark crust and a hearty, moist crumb. Very reminiscent of the dark loaves I enjoyed as a kid in Switzerland (albeit more tangy, since it's sourdough).
The entire giant loaf goes for $12, but they're happy to cut it in half ($6) or quarters ($3). The half loaf I purchased was already a day old, so the price was $5. The baker/cashier assured me that she keeps it for a whole week at home. I had the last bit just yesterday and I can safely say that it really does keep for a week!
I'm really keen to try more bread products from this excellent bakery! There was a steady stream of customers while I was there, but even so I think this is one of Ottawa's undiscovered gems.
The entire giant loaf goes for $12, but they're happy to cut it in half ($6) or quarters ($3). The half loaf I purchased was already a day old, so the price was $5. The baker/cashier assured me that she keeps it for a whole week at home. I had the last bit just yesterday and I can safely say that it really does keep for a week!
I'm really keen to try more bread products from this excellent bakery! There was a steady stream of customers while I was there, but even so I think this is one of Ottawa's undiscovered gems.
Inkling
I'd also highly recommend the chestnut brioche that they are making this time of year.