We went yesterday afternoon to Extraordinary Desserts to celebrate the sale of our home, since we'll be moving next month from San Diego to the Bay Area. Karen Krasne and her staff do an amazing job at both of their locations (Little Italy and Balboa Park). I wish my photography skills were up to par with their unbelievable dessert presentation abilities. Every one of their desserts are simply irresistible and the quality is always off the chart! We enjoyed immensely the Chocolate Macadamia Torte and the Roasted Coconut Cream Cake, but perhaps next time I'll try the Lemon Bars or Chocolate Truffle Loaf (also pictured here). I read once that Karen grew up in San Diego and since she was an avid surfer she picked Hawaii for her college destination. After completing a degree in nutrition she eventually made her way to France for culinary studies (obviously in pastries). Whatever her background, I'm so glad she's been able to share her remarkable talents with San Diego.
Yummy Dale!!! I love Extraordinary Desserts!!! Try their scones before you leave; the lemon as well as the berry ones were so deelish! I loved going there twice with you and Steve. SF has "Sweet Inspirations" but nothing tops the beauty of those wonderful desserts there in San Diego.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you two in the Bay Area next month!!!
Those are 2 beautiful desserts...that roasted coconut cream cake looks like a new pinnacle of decadent in my book! Even though you won't be there, I might have to travel to San Diego sometime soon to visit Extraordinary Desserts again? Maybe they'd ship things...ok, just as well to leave it alone!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to celebrate. Congratulations and keep eating!
Thanks, Dale, for the yummy dessert photos! We have such great memories of sharing that special experience at Extraordinary Desserts with you there in San Diego. What a special place! Thanks for the memories!
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