To add a little ‘punch’ to my breakfasts, which normally consists of either Brown toast with Peanut Butter, Weet-Bix, Oatmeal or Yogurt and Fruits, my parents have surprised me with a new addition…Raisin Bread!
I’ve recently had the luxury of tasting different raisin breads. Over time, I’ve been able to develop a very unique technique to eating my raisin bread for maximum tasting pleasure!! It goes without saying that the most exciting part of eating Raisin Bread, is getting a big bite of raisins š
So, my technique consists of holding the nice slice of bread in both hands, and diving full in with your whole body to attack each raisin one at a time. This technique requires precise aim and coordinated control of the jaw to really get the desired ‘Prize’ – THE RAISIN! Once you’re done, you’re left with a Hole-y piece of bread which you can simply discard or pass on to mom, who is used to eating your ‘leftovers’!
It turns out that my special Raisin Bread Eating technique is not my own to brag about, but may actually have been something I inherited in my genes. I recently learned that my great-grandpa used to also eat his raisin bread in this manner. Although, he normally waited til the bread was almost stale and applied this technique so as not to waste any of the yummy raisins…(Dad has asked me to specify that this is great-grandpa on mom’s side…)
Here is a rating of my raisin bread tasting experiment so far:
1) The Forrest Bread from Bali Buddha is yummy with its raisins and a few pieces of chopped walnuts. I normally eat my bread toasted and I found this one a little hard for my liking. The raisins were quite big and chewy, which I liked.
www.balibuddha.biz/
2) The Yoghurt & Raisin Scone from Bali Buddha is very yummy, and quite filling! Unfortunately, due to shape of the scone I cannot really use my special tasting technique!! I found the scone a little on the dry side, but mom says that it’s really delicious with a hot cup of coffee.
www.balibuddha.biz/
3) The Brioche & Raisin from Kayuapi is so far my favorite!! The bread is nice and soft and a little bit sweet. Even when toasted, I can easily catch each raisin. Personally, I prefer this Brioche not toasted and can eat the entire slice on my own! They also have a Walnut & Raisin bread which I’ve yet to try, but I’ve heard is quite tasty.
http://dps.centrin.net.id/~kayuapi/
Other places on my list to try:
4) Cafe Moka: http://www.indo.com/restaurants/cafemoka/
5) Bali Bakery:Ā http://www.balibakery.com/
Tip 1: Please make sure to taste Raisin Bread with an adult close by – especially if you are planning to use my technique!… You never know when one of those tasty raisins may get stuck in your throat! That would really ruin your tasting pleasure!
Tip 2: I highly recommend a little butter on toasted raisin bread…It brings out the yummy sweetness of the raisins! Note that I’m a fan of butter – I inherited that gene from dad!
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