#bliss4

while I am sure many of you are familiar with the traditional french "croque-monsieur" cheese and ham sandwich, I bet you haven't seen it done like this before. Voila, a croque sucré complete with nutella, pear, whipped cream and grilled to perfection for some warm, gooey goodness. 

after a big croque-monsieur (vegetarian style with feta, avocados, and tomato) for dinner I wasn't sure I'd be able to tackle another one for dessert. but boy was I ready to make room after seeing this! not only was the nutella+pear combo to die for but I loved how the whipped cream started to melt and drizzle down the sides for a trifecta of tastes. 

bliss scale: 4/5 

canelé de bordeaux (a.k.a. cannelé bordelais): a small cake with a rich custardy interior enclosed by a thin caramelized shell.

while taking a stroll through the outdoor market along the Garonne river in Bordeaux, my sweet cravings led me to the famous canelle pastries. what I didn't know then was that they are actually the official cake of the city, and for a good reason. although not what I initially expected, the first bite revealed a deliciously gooey, sweet custard filling with hints of vanilla and rum. the more texturized sugar canelé-shell made for the perfect complement to the point where I think I could've eaten the whole bag!