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‘These giant meringues are done to perfection Jean-Paul’ ‘Bravo Claude, just in time for Hank’s order, he’ll spread the word about our French Patisserie. Gorgeous gateaux, perfect profiteroles. ‘Jean-Paul how come you trade from these premises, doesn’t the old diesel oil spoil the sweet aromas you create ? How do your customers see beyond the rust and tyres ?’‘ The Middlehams couldn’t find a buyer in Little Pines til I came along. I’m a cake man not a car man. My cakes bring joy, from my kitchen in a garage, simple as that.’
December 12, 2021 at 6:25 pm
What an uplifting take on the prompt! And I enjoyed your alliteration “Gorgeous gateaux, perfect profiteroles.”
December 17, 2021 at 3:05 pm
Thank you Penny – pleased you like the story and the alliteration. Neil ‘s comment added another one – ‘profitable profiteroles’ !
December 12, 2021 at 5:01 pm
“Simple as that.” Well done.
December 17, 2021 at 3:14 pm
Thanks for your comment Bill, much appreciated.
December 11, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Repurposing at its finest!
December 17, 2021 at 3:19 pm
Thanks Linda – I was looking for the total opposite of a derelict garage !
December 18, 2021 at 2:51 am
You scored!
December 11, 2021 at 5:29 pm
Repurposing at its finest 🙂
December 11, 2021 at 4:12 pm
What a clever story well done.
December 17, 2021 at 3:22 pm
Thanks Mason, glad you liked the story.
December 17, 2021 at 3:28 pm
You’re welcome.
December 10, 2021 at 10:03 pm
The diesel aroma is the secret ingredient. Fun take.
December 17, 2021 at 3:32 pm
Thanks Gabi. I’ve heard of chefs like Heston Blumenthal who use dry ice (I think ?)
December 10, 2021 at 2:08 pm
I know I always buy my baked goods from decrepit old garages 🙂
December 17, 2021 at 3:35 pm
Thanks Ali, glad to hear you like creosote croissants !
December 10, 2021 at 12:40 pm
Dear Francine,
Interesting ambience. Perhaps it’s time for a remodel. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
December 17, 2021 at 3:41 pm
Thanks for your comment Rochelle.
December 9, 2021 at 7:39 pm
I am sure once the business gets going Jean–paul will upgrade the place, Well before health and safety get involved.
December 9, 2021 at 6:09 pm
Jean-Paul should hire a company to come pick up the junk so that he can do even better business!
I like this, Francine.
December 9, 2021 at 4:34 pm
profitable profiteroles