Une petite introduction

I am not a morning person. However, I was up yesterday morning (because I hadn't gone to sleep yet, if we're being honest) and all I was thinking about was walking down the hill to Dunkin' Donuts for an iced coffee and probably a cheeky doughnut. I was strongly considering just burning through the new day and most importantly kickstarting this project I've had floating around in my head for a few weeks now. I actually did not leave the house at that time. In fact, I finally fell asleep for a few hours, but don't be too disappointed. I did go and get my iced coffee before work and, as you can see, I am building a space to record and share my discovery of the world around me, one pastry at a time.

While my core focus here at The Pâtisserie Review will be exploring the varied baking scene in and around the city I call home, it will not be a strict limitation. Frankly, I envision sharing anything that meets my fancy (of the gastronomical variety, or not; from this region and beyond). Research about the origin and development of traditional desserts will undoubtedly be a thing. My attempts at gluten-free baking may occasionally make an appearance. Macarons will be a regular feature. Moving on from here, I can say with a certain level of confidence that we'll be avoiding franchises*. Everything else, I'll figure out when need be. 

In the meantime, the sun has risen and with it, I imagine, copious amounts of treats in ovens across the city. Happy Sunday to whoever you are out there, I'm now going to sleep. 

*Please don't judge me for starting my blog at a Dunkin' Donuts, it was just very convenient. New England runs on Dunkin' to start anyway.