I needed to source a few stores for an African fashion story I'm working on, taking me to Hayes Valley. After combing through the neighborhood and stopping at a store that seemed to transport me to Africa, I happened across Miette Confiserie (okay, maybe not "happened," but I made sure to stop in). Previously having tried their macaroons, I wanted something different and asked the sales associate for a recommendation. She suggested the gingersnaps, which boasted three kinds of ginger- dried, candied, and I believe crystalized? They were indulgent, but came in a cute plastic canister that matched the prettiness of the shop that made it feel special. The cookies were thin and crunchy, with a slight chewy bite to them without being chewy. They pleased a cookie craving without leaving me feel heavy, sugary, over overly buttery. I sat and had a few out in the park along with a diet coke, quietly enjoying the beautiful weather and unexpected heat with everyone else out doing the same.
a "nest" of braches, with 3 little birdies perched up top
a "nest" of braches, with 3 little birdies perched up topAfter a bit more walking, I decided I needed something a bit more filling for lunch than cookies, and popped into La Boulange de Hayes and picked up a salami and pickle baguette to go. Eating in my car definitely didn't have the ambiance of the cafe, but my sandwich did add a good salty balance to my sugary starter. The bread was firm and chewy, with a touch of mayo to add richness to the thiny sliced salami.
I headed to the mission to check out an accessories store, but was sidetracked by the beautiful luggage at Hideo Wakamatsu....it had been calling my name for years, but I had silenced the voice in lieu of other expenses, but at 40% off, the bags were definitely a lot cuter than before! I will HAVE to stop back in for a beautiful hard shell carry on!!!
Then it was off to meet a friend at a softball game in the south bay. It was a beautiful, clear night, with many fun, happy people. What a good mood team sports can put you in. There were eight (!!) separate softball fields in one complex, and eight games going on every hour. You would never know this was going on from the outside. Of course, being at a baseball field, I couldn't ignore the ballpark food and enjoyed some nachos with jalapenos with some of the team, washed down with apple juice and diet coke.
I ended the night with a 4.5 mile run at the gym, fueled with a kashi chewy roll. (53 mins! an improvement!) and some light weights. I earned my nachos tonight.
Miette Confiserie
449 Octavia Street
San Francisco, CA 94101
(415) 626-6221
La Boulange de Hayes
500 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 863-3376
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