About Sweet Hazel's Sweets

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Houston, Texas, United States
My blog will focus on baking and traveling. I chose these two because I want to share with others my love and wonderful experiences I have when I bake for others, and the intersting things I taste and see when I travel. If you are wondering where the name came from, I named my bake shop after my mother who LOVED sweets, and also like to travel, but I think she liked the sweets more. On October 20, 2015, my mother passed on, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, although this disease took over her mind and body and her world she still remained the sweet gentle woman she has always been. So here's to sweets for my sweet Hazel.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

The Guenther House



My family and I took a rode trip and came across this Flour Mill that's located in the King Williams Historic District located in San Antonio, Tx.  Next to the flour mill is where a restaurant sits on beautiful grounds that over looks the river where we caught a wonderful breeze while waiting to be seated at our table.  While waiting I decided to treat myself to one of their tasty looking pastries from their pastry counter:


I chose the Peach Strudel, which was hot out of the over and the warm peaches and taste of butter just melted in my mouth.

Once we were seated at our table we were greeted with a very friendly waitress who brought us fresh baked breads and butter to smear on top of it.  I ordered the pancakes that came out hot and fresh and  were soft and fluffy and taste delicious.  I also had a cup of their Hazelnut Coffee and could taste the small notes of Hazelnut in each swallow.  

I really enjoyed my morning on the peaceful grounds of The Guenther House along with learning history and enjoying a tasty breakfast and pastries.  I will definitely visit this piece of history again when I return to San Antonio.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Chocolate Banana Bread


I made this wonderful Chocolate Banana Bread, and my house smells wonderful.  I am going to enjoy a slice of this with butter spread on top of it with a cup of hot coffee tomorrow morning.  Can't wait.