Well, this past week I"ve been in Saskatoon a couple of times and I"ve discovered, or should I say re-discovered a treasure. Christies Mayfair Bakery on 33rd St. West used to make amazing jambusters when I was a kid growing up nearby.The other day I stopped in for old times sake, and it seems the next generation has taken over the reigns. They have redeveloped the bakery into a kind of European Bakery with fresh breads and an espresso machine and places to sit and eat this soft inside, crusty outside fresh bread.
The breads truly are amazing.
The other day I brought home a large multi-grain loaf of bread that Lauralea nearly died and went to heaven over. I came home from work yesterday not having eaten breakfast or lunch, and asked her what she had for breakfast. She drooled that she had eaten two slices of the magic bread with peanut butter for breakfast. I then asked what she had had for lunch, to which she replied, “I had two more!”?
This inspired me to taste it too, and I who dislike brown bread, love this stuff. Multi-grain must be code for “It"s really good for you and you"ll love the taste too.”?
So today I got two more loaves of it, and an amazing Focaccia bread.
If you get to live nearby this hidden treasure, check it out. Their bread is great for what ails you.
Christies Mayfair Bakery on 33rd St. West. Saskatoon.
This ain't no donut factory.
my question is
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to the UK and will it still be fresh
I believe one of my friends used to work there. Sometimes she would bring treasures with her after work. I also remember she told me that one day this guy had a wee fit because they had run out of sausage rolls. He had come "all the way across town to get one of their sausage rolls!" So, I guess they have some other regulars too.
ReplyDeleteDo you ever go to Carlton Bakery in PA here? They've got great stuff too. We buy our bread there now. (And they've got great treats!)
ReplyDeleteIn my teens, our family lived in the 1000 block of Avenue B North, just a few blocks from Christie's Mayfair Bakery. Thanks for this reminder, next time I'm in S'toon I'll need to check it out.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with Marc about Carlton Bakery here in P.A. They use real whipped crean, not the fake stuff.
Randall,
ReplyDeleteI live in Saskatoon and have enjoyed Christie's Mayfair Bakery for a number of years.
The breads, I agree, are amazing. But try a cinnamon bun....they are soft, sweet, cinnamon, sugary and they ooze "decadent" in each and every morsel. One of the best in the city...if NOT the best!!
Well, now you've started something, Donna.
ReplyDeleteI would argue that the BEST cinnamon buns were sold at what was previously known as The Pilgrim Restaurant in Caronport, Saskatchewan. Said buns are no longer available, as I understand it.
On the other hand, it's hard to go wrong with ANY locally or home-baked cinnamon bun.
I saw the cinnamon buns the other day and i was tempted, but I was on the way to the hospital for a visit. I figured if I got one of those things I'd have it all over me by the time i got to the Hospital.
ReplyDeleteSo, I went with the Focaccia bread instead.
Fo-CA-CCIA!
ReplyDeleteI personally believe that your Lauralea's cinnamon and orange buns are the finest I have ever eaten. You are one very fortunate man, dear Pastor.
ReplyDeleteRandall - we live about 2 1/2-3 blocks from that bakery...and it's a great place! Saturday mornings are crazy there - there can be a line-up out the door to get in there! Phil L - I'm curious to know where you used to live! We currently live on the 1000 block of Ave. B!! Maybe we're living in your old home!!
ReplyDeleteMmmm....seed bread.
ReplyDeleteJulie,
ReplyDeleteOur address was 1015 Ave B North. My parents continued living there until all the kids had left home and the house became too big.
Mayfair Hardware was another great place. Bruce could find anything you asked for.
Hey Phil - that's too cool. We live in 1013! I don't know how much of these changes happened after you left S'toon, but when we moved in next door, the house had light green wood siding with red trim. Just this past winter/early spring, the house has been resided with vinyl light brown siding, and the front porch was ripped off (i'm not sure why). And yes, Mayfair Hardware - it's so cluttered full of stuff, but it's got anything and everything you could ever imagine! And that guy still runs the place!
ReplyDeleteJulie, Very cool indeed.
ReplyDeleteMy dad painted our house a couple of times. When I lived there it was a creamy yellow, but I think he painted it the light green with red awhile some time before my parents moved.
When I was a teenager, the Bourassa's lived at 1013. After I left home another family moved in there, my parents knew them but I didn't.
Are you sure it's the same Bruce at Mayfair Hardware? To me he seemed old 30 years ago ... he must be in his 90s by now!
Randall - sorry about straying off topic ... not Christie's Mayfair Bakery, but at least we're in the neighbourhood.
Hey no problem.
ReplyDeleteI grew up down on Ave. G, 1717 if I remember correctly.
And that guy (Whoever he was) at the Hardware store was amazing.
I seem to remember he could write things out faster than you could say them.
[...] There"s been kind of a back and forth discussion on my post on Christies bakery down in Mayfair area in Saskatoon. It"s about where some people used to live and how they remember the community in which they lived. [...]
ReplyDelete*LOL* Yup, Phil..I'm SURE that it's still him. He's a really, REALLY old guy - does all of the math in his head. We see him sometimes at the Dairy Queen on 33rd and B, having coffee with all of the other old guys. That's too cool that you used to know people who lived in our house...I'd love to do a history on the house - just to see who originally built it, what it looked like, what they did, how much it sold for and to who, and so on and so forth. Bourassa, eh? That's a recognizable name - I believe that there is a Bourassa's physiotherapy clinic - actually several of them. Maybe it's the same person..?
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