Yesterday we had a little morning get-together in our office conference room. To be honest, we don't really have time for this sort of thing, so I usually resent it at this time of year.
Something changed all that. A cream puff. Not just any cream puff, but a Beard Papa cream puff. It was so light and airy, but crispy outside and filled with a strawberry cream filling. So good. I could have eaten a dozen.
Apparently the franchise (which started in Japan) has just recently made it to Chicago and is now nestled somewhere between the Red and Blue Line trains in the Loop. Really, these things were SO good. I know not many of you live here, but if you ever come across one of these bakeries, I urge you to go inside.
Check out the website, it is adorable. Especially the history of the shop.
