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Summer bites Map out a season of good eating with Parisian-style pastries, creamy coconut yogurt and on-farm adventures. BY JANICE QUIRT
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YF Pâtissier
Owners Yoonhee and François worked on the “chocolate project” for more than a year, studying in Belgium, trying out hundreds of recipes and sourcing certified chocolate through Cacao-Trace, a program based on sustainability and ethical relationships with cacao farmers. Yoonhee says they’re clicking with their new community. “Even while we were working with renowned Belgian chocolatiers to perfect our recipes, we were searching for a place to make our project come to life,” she says. “François discovered Creemore first. He immediately pictured our store as a destination chocolate and pastry shop full of cyclists, bikers, pedestrians and neighbours. We felt that Creemore was the perfect fit for our vision.” Pick up a baguette for later but do also consider a classic Saint Honoré cake (all choux pastry and cream) or Belgian waffles, crunchy and caramelized on the outside. Pass by the store early in the morning and you’ll catch a whiff of buttery croissants. One bite of the shatteringly crisp, melt-in-your mouth goodness and you’ll realize Paris can wait. Interested in something mentioned here? Find links to social media pages and websites at Food+Drink on inthehills.ca.
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Grab a spoon It would be easy to assume Simpla Coconut Yogurt, made with handshucked coconuts and vegan probiotic cultures, is a creamy, decadent import from the tropics. But no, it’s made in Hockley Valley. Track down this must-try vegan goodness (lemon and chocolate varieties are also available) at Am Braigh Farm, Hockley General Store, Wicked Shortbread, Harmony Whole Foods, Lost Bear Market, Rock Garden Farms and Creemore 100 Mile Store.
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If a trip to Paris isn’t in the cards yet, a visit to Creemore’s chic new YF Pâtissier Chocolatier may tide you over. Plan on being wowed by the chocolate bonbons from pastry pro François Rahier and chocolatier Yoonhee Chang. The sweets are available in more than 20 flavours, including salted caramel, honey balsamic caramel, hazelnut crunch and caramelized banana.
