Apple kuchen arriving tomorrow!

A sucrée tart shell filled with rich jam, silky vanilla bean pastry cream, and a delectable homemade apple and cinnamon compote.

from small but eager bakery/pastry shop,

'Meet the Chef
My name is Claudia Olea, and I am a Chilean-born pastry chef with many years of professional experience. My journey into baking began at the age of 9, when I started making pound cakes and cookies to sell in my neighborhood. My greatest inspiration came from my uncle, a professional pastry chef, who became my mentor. I spent countless hours watching him work, and his passion for the craft fueled my own.

Though my passion for baking took a detour after high school when I pursued a degree in accounting and worked as a public accountant, my love for pastries never wavered. In 2004, I opened a home-based bakery with my brother, and our business quickly grew, supplying bread and pastries to local restaurants. It was during this time that I honed my skills in making traditional Chilean breads and pastries.

In 2006, I made the bold decision to leave my home bakery and follow my dream of moving to the United States.'

https://www.patisseriemanuel.com/product/apple-kuchen-8-/GJKUVZ3QQ44MNS2BE3AJGYIS?

I used to live nearby, but she and I have both moved ### times, in recent years. She's in Silver Spring MD, and I'm 60+ miles south. (A friend is picking kuchen up for me.)