Croissants for Dinner

The bakery of the trip, we've found it already. It's one of those bakeries that makes you want to eat bread and pastries, only, for ever and ever. Initially we bought a loaf of bread there in our experimentation of bakeries in our neighborhood. It was heavenly. Just enough crust, crisp and brittle to give it a bite. And chewy and moist on the inside, the perfect consistency. We've not gone to another bakery since. In the meantime, we've noticed that this bakery delivers to most of the local restaurants. And yesterday, there was a line around the block waiting for it to open. It's obviously a local highlight, and we felt lucky to have happened upon it.

Galparsoro Okindegia, San Sebastian

Today, our last day in San Sebastian, we decided to try their sweets. The chocolate croissant was like nothing we've ever had. We had to stop roaming, and just lean against the tall buildings in Parte Vieja to consume the rest of our treats in silence. It was as if walking would distract us from our amazement and appreciation of how delicious these were! It was partially warm, but cool enough to be eaten easily. The chocolate oozed out either end, with flakes of chocolate adorning the top. A crisp pastry exterior engulfed a soft, gooey, chocolaty center. We had no choice, but to go back and purchase two more for dinner.

A very satisfied Sweetie n' Pooks.