this westboro yule log is spreading tropical holiday cheer
if you don't associate piña coladas with christmas, now might be the time for a re-think.
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one of several yule logs from mamie clafoutis in ottawa.
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mamie clafoutis
400 richmond rd., 613-729-9923, mamieclafoutis.com
piña colada yule log from mamie clafoutis.
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open: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
prices: yule logs $20.70 (for three people), $40.90 (for six), $58.30 (for nine); limited edition yule log $49 (for six)
access: ramp to front door
if you don’t associate piña coladas with christmas, now might be the time for a re-think.
i put this proposition to you because at mamie clafoutis in westboro, the 2024 holiday season’s signature christmas log — or bûche de noël if you prefer — is something that the montreal-based french bakery chain is calling the piña colada.
after all, it involves the flavours of pineapple, coconut oil, rum, and white chocolate. the recommendation is that you serve slices from the log, which costs $49 and serves six, with vanilla or coconut ice cream, or with even chocolate sauce for contrast.
christmas food from mamie clafoutis in ottawa.
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sophie gourves, owner of the westboro mamie clafoutis, says just 30 of these limited edition, quasi-tropical yule logs will be available, although her store typically sells 200 logs each holiday season.
if you remain unconvinced by a piña colada yule log, then mamie clafoutis has you covered with two more traditional rolled cakes.
sophie gourves, owner of mamie clafoutis.
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the chocolate and caramel christmas log comes garnished with caramelized hazelnuts. if you prefer something lighter and more fruity, then go for the pistachio and raspberry christmas log.
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and then, if none of these yule logs strikes your fancy, mamie clafoutis has a host of other christmas treats for your celebrations.
chocoate yule log from mamie clafoutis.
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it even has a catalogue, which details everything from savoury starters such as sausage rolls and quiches, breads such as sourdough with figs and star-shaped baguettes, a chocolate and cranberry viennese that would be my top pick, and holiday tarts and gifts that are pretty wow-worthy.
if you can flip through that catalogue without thinking to yourself, “i’d like one of everything” — including that piña colada yule log — you’re capable of more restraint than i am.
raspberry yule log from mamie clafoutis.
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snowman treats from mamie clafoutis.
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holiday meringues from mamie clafoutis.
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