Amazing Home-Baked Bread For a Mere Bit of Change

Okay, okay... I know, "Three posts in one day????? Is this truly necessary????".... And to that, I answer, "Why yes, quite! I won't be on much this weekend!" HAHAHA! So, I am attempting to PRE-post to cover my weekend days spent playing with my family! Give a girl a break, won't ya? :D

This would be one of those older restaurants that "hid" from the general public's eye for many years.... I discovered it a while back while we were walking about, looking for different areas we'd not explored on St. George Street (the main street through the "old city" portion of Saint Aug. And now, they can be found, here, at this FB address:  https://www.facebook.com/spanishbakery . So hard to believe they've expanded their clientel that much.....

Here is a quote from their page:

"The Spanish Bakery & Café has been serving Spanish cuisine for over 40 years. We are known for our fresh baked bread, homemade empanadas, picadillo (a beanless chilli), sausage rolls, daily soups, cookies and pastries. Join us for lunch or dinner for a fresh, fast, and local menu."

I insist on purchasing at LEAST two loaves of their delicious bread. Right off the bat, as soon as we arrive in town, I rush over to pick up a couple Sausage Rolls and a couple Empanadas (one chicken, one beef). There is nothing better than starting out the day with authentic old Spanish foods! They have cute water bottles that also have their name printed on the label..... I've not tried a good portion of their foods, as I prefer to stick to my favorites. But, if it helps decide if you should visit or not; their EVERYTHING looks amazing! The smells ALONE make your mouth water and stomach growl.... So, the next time (or first time) you visit Saint Augustine, Florida - stop by The Spanish Bakery & Cafe! It will not disappoint! (and yes, the pictures are stolen from their official FB page)

Here is a peek at their famous Empanadas... 

Their recently updated outside sitting area.....

Ahhh yes, Sausage Rolls! Delicioso!!!!!!!

Happy Weekend, Everyone!

 Have a great one filled with fun and amazing food!

Sweets to the Sweet..... MWAHAHAHA!

Soooo.... Due to the simple fact that this blog title actually says "Eats" in the title ::: ahem ::::; I am thinking I ought to get to it, yes? HAHA! Okay, so, where do we begin? I think, due to my odd nature and my astounding abilities to hear only my OWN drummer - - - I am of the firm belief that we should begin with the end.... DESSERTS!!!!!!! YAY!!!!! How exciting, huh?

Here is a picture, I nabbed off the internet, of Kilwin's Chocolate, Fudge, and Ice Cream Shop... Yes Folks, it is my favorite of the fav for candies of all kinds. I have to say, I also will only purchase Peanut Brittle from their store. (I've also sampled the Pecan Brittle and Cashew Brittles, and they are by far the most delicious, buttery-goodness I have ever tasted!) And to think, I used to work in a candy store myself! :D


As you arrive on Saint George Street, provided you parked in the garage across from the Huguenot Cemetary, you can not help but be distracted by the smell of fresh waffle cones drifting on the breeze. It lures you in, that's for sure, but what you find inside is even more tempting! Yes, this place will cause all dieters to fall off the wagon, so to speak. They have everything you can think of, from Dark Chocolate Covered Seafoam (Honeycomb), to Pink Sea Salt Milk Chocolate Turtles. They have a wide array of chocolate, nut, and caramel-covered Pretzels, Rice Krispy Treats, and Caramel Apples..... They also offer up a variety of ice creams, kettle pop corns, fudges, and gummy candies. Yes, Kilwin's is DEFINITELY a "must-do" while visiting Saint Augustine!

Day tripping: 40 classic shots of St. Augustine

Good Afternoon, everyone! As I sit here munching on a Turkey Sandwich, I thought you ladies and gents might get a kick out of these pictures.... They are 40 classic shots of Saint Augustine. For those of you who have visited the city, there are many familiar areas that have changed quite a bit since these photographs were taken!

So, sit back, munch your lunch, and take a peek into the history of Saint Augustine..............



http://photos.orlandoweekly.com/day-tripping-40-classic-shots-of-st-augustine/#40

The Blood Moon Shows Itself... Just Not Here In Orlando......

Beautiful lunar eclipse, and Blood Moon, over the Cathedral Basilica steeple.........



So, who among you were able to witness this amazing moon in person????? My husband and myself made SURE we woke up on time, and were out the door just at the exact moment we were supposedly able to view said moon..... Yeah, it didn't work out. The sky was completely clouded-up....... Wish I'd been up in St. Aug to witness this site, considering the haunting beauty of this picture...

Did Someone Say Saint Augustine??????

Ahhhhh yes.... Saint Augustine, Florida!!! The mere mention of the old city makes my mind reel with excitement! Hello everyone! Allow me to introduce myself..... My name is Kiki, (stands and waves to the crowd....) and yes, I am a Saint Augustineaholic! (The crowd then answers, in unison, "Hello Kiki!" - followed by a round of applause) Yes, this enchanting town stole my soul many years ago, when I was a wee child. My first visit was for a 5th Grade Field Trip with my entire class. Shortly after this visit, my parents decided to do a weekend vacation for the fam...... Yeah, that probably could have been a bit better, seeing as my younger brother and myself were riddled with Chicken Pox for the entire stay...... But, that was neither here nor there to a young girl with a HUGE imagination! We took the city by storm, and vacation ended with me in tears, never wanting to leave..... So began my Saint Augustine Mania.....

As I grew, we continued to visit St. Aug (as I lovingly call it!); and it continued to tickle my fancy. We, my family and I, decided to vacation there as often as possible. It was "THE Destination" for all fun, relaxation, intruge, and gluttony..... Wait! Did I just say that out loud????? Yup, guess there's no taking THAT one back, huh? Well, since it is out in the open, here goes nothing. Saint Augustine is not only an interesting city from a historical standpoint, but its small eateries and amazing restaurants out-do any city I've visited previously.... I started to tell all my friends about everything we discovered.... They told their friends what we said... The friends then messaged me on FB or some similar platform to see what I thought of what their plans were, etc, etc, etc..... Well, to make a rather long, drawn-out, and frankly, quite boring explanation of how I came to decide to start this blog a little shorter for you folks..... My husband made me do it!!!!! There! I've said it!!!!!!!!! Heehee... Yeah, I had a good giggle and thought to meself, well, he does have a point......... And so, Eureka!!!!, a blog was born! Ta-dahhhhh! Yeah, you can throw money if you want.... But I do not advise it as it will hurt when it bounces of your monitor onto your noses!

Sooooooooooooo, whatever will I talk about????? Yeah, the blog states that there will be food! But of course there will, as it is one of my favorite things.... But, I plan on attempting to keep you all informed of special events happening in the grand old city, as well as maybe some haunting tales - seeing as it IS October and almost Halloween..... Maybe we'll discuss shopping? Sight-seeing? Or, maybe some local businesses that are under-appreciated???? We'll see....

Well.. as you can tell, I am fully capable of holding a conversation with myself, to some length, and well.... Maybe I should get out a "bit" more????? Um... Yeah, okay.... So, with that in mind, I shall take my leave of this post.... Hopefully you will be hearing from me very soon.... Maybe some reviews of Bed & Breakfasts in town like the St. Francis Inn? Or maybe the Bayfront Marin House? Hmmmm, maybe in the future I can give some of the places a ring, do some interviews? What do you think?????  Feel free to message me and give me some input as to what content you would enjoy reading about and discovering.....

As for now, I wish you all a grand afternoon/evening/night/morning/etc.... Good afternoon, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are............... ((( Yeah, I changed it to good afternoon... Maybe I need a nap..... )))