what treats

I tend to like bites of things, some types of desserts and nibbles. One of the best treats in this space is a petit four. I was first introduced to them when I was just a little munchkin on a trip to Solvang at a traditional little tea spot. If you aren't familiar with these little gems they are a small version mini layered cake usually covered in a foundant. We celebrated an early b'day for me with my Mom yesterday with lunch at Ocean Trails (restaurant at Trump's golf club/course in PV). And for dessert we went back to Mom's to sing and enjoy petit fours. The petit fours are very special ones from Mayer's Bakery - http://www.mayersbakery.com/
This is a great traditional bakery in Palos Verdes. Soon after my parents moved to PV 14 yrs ago they discovered this little gem. They make all kinds of great cakes, pies, cookies and even great Challah for your Friday night dinners. One of their best treats are these beautiful little cakes in either white or chocolate cake. At holidays like Halloween, Valentine's Day and Christmas they put on little festive decor or you can stick with a little rosette. Thank you Mom for these treats it so hit the sweet spot!

And to top off the day I went to my first chocolate tasting party. It was another serious treat. I must confess I have been swearing off chocolate the last few months, just too much caffeine. I don't beleive I have gone into withdrawl but I am very selective now that I can enjoy a little. Well last night I enjoyed more than a little. There was special fondue, chardonnay sauce, various nibbles to snack or bake and create with...so yes I did some tasting. It was all very tasty. Thank you to my friend Gina for the invite to decadence and my partner in crime, Kate...good times for all! I did pay a bit of a price though....since I have been staying away from the chocalate I was rudely awakened in the middle of the night and had some sleepless hours in RB. Small price for good taste, just need to trim back next time. The funny napkin was a little memento.