petite Amanda  

After some browsing time, my mom and me made up our minds on a French baguette and three little cakes. The baguette was of medium size. There was a larger one that cost $28, but my mom wanted try the smaller one first. At common bakeries, baguettes would normally cost $10-$20, depending on the size. So $21 is quite a reasonable price, especially since petite Amanda is located in Central. Even though this baguette did not just come out of the oven, it was still freshly made. The sweet aroma of the bread was tempting me to take a bite at it. I would have succumbed if we were not already on our way home in the MTR. I am surprised we only tried the baguette the following day. How could anyone resist, really! As for the cakes, they were a delight. Coincidentally, all three were mousse based - one of my preferred kinds. First on the list was Amarina. The little cherry (macarron) mainly made me choose this pistachio and cherry jelly dessert. Next, came the X-mas Log, so to be in the festive spirit. Last on the list, was the top star of petite Amanda: Charlotte aux poires. Out of these three, I preferred the Charlotte aux Poires the least. Probably because it was slightly too sweet for me. But the slices of pear remain really fresh. The X-mas Log and the Amarina, both were satisfyingly soft and great. The brown "A" paper on each cake was so finely printed, we thought it was chocolate until we put it in our mouths. Perhaps, petite Amanda could actually make them into chocolate chips?
If I happen to pass by again, I might order a hot drink and a snack for an afternoon tea at ifc.

小小的Tiramisu能賣如此高價，主要是仗靠Le Creuset的Espresso杯。Tiramisu表面鋪了薄但尚足的可可粉，可可粉黏得貼服，在近乎一小時的運送途中並沒倒得滿紙袋也是。下方的Mascarpone Cheese不夠細滑，Savoiardi Lady Finger偏乾，咖啡味濃而不苦澀，可能是想弄得老少咸宜，故酒味欠奉。