Brioche !!!

     Many posts ago I mentioned something to the effect that I've waited for Evergrain to open in my neighborhood for about 4 decades - ever since I left Greenwich Village, and the French Bakery a block from our apartment.  And, ever since Evergrain opened in Chestertown, I've been quietly, patiently and hopefully waiting for the arrival of brioche - my favorite.  Alas...it's here.
      Brioche has many descriptions, it should be light and moist.  Some would describe it as an enriched bread or to quote author and chef Michael Ruhlman, "good brioche is a celebratory bread,  a cross between bread and cake.  Hell, it's really cake sneaking in as bread."  The one that I had this morning was excellent, light and moist. I had my own private celebration!   With a side of jam (yes, you can get some jam for your brioche, croissant or scone for a little bit extra - I chose raspberry today) and a cup of coffee...I'm a happy camper with a smile on my face for the rest of the morning.
       Look for the brioche roles on the left at the checkout counter but leave one for me.  Rumor has it that the traditional brioche roll, formed like a woman's head with pinned up hair  (brioche-a-tete) may be coming soon.