In one word: Authentic
Sunny and warm, a farmers market and a historic bakery selling awesome sourdough and freshly baked vanilla slices...what more could a guy want on a Saturday?
I finally managed to get to Trentham to sample their goods and I was really fulfilled, leaving with a whopping great loaf to cut up and have for the next few days and a belly full of fresh pastry and glorious custard. Their vanilla slice was authentic and simple. The custard was free from the standard bakery's custard powder and setting agent and full of thickened cream, egg and vanilla bean speckles. It's richness and 'sloppy' nature was a delight to consume with layers of beautifully puffed flaky pastry. Their slice is hugely different to most others, with pastry actually puffed out like a strudel and the sloppy, creamy custard. There is no way that you attempt to eat this one free style or without a spoon or cake fork. Fantastic combination and at $6, not that unreasonable in price given the quality.