Lovejoy Bakers

I told Jeanne earlier in the day that it sure felt like an early fall day. Humid, dreary, downpours. Was Portland ever going to have it's summer? I believe the Lord heard my bitter rantings, not because He took pity on me, but to help relieve Jeanne of my pathetic whining about the rain. He broke the clouds and rays of hope appeared. At about 6:30 in the evening the three of us drove downtown. We weren't about to let the weekend end without enjoying this tiny bit of miracle sunshine.

We made our way to Lovejoy Bakers in the Pearl. Major, major points were given to this bakery simply because it was open till 8pm. On Sunday! An easy going atmosphere, a nice local crowd enjoying their sandwiches and salad in the splendid evening sun sipping on choice wine the bakery offers and friendly dogs calmly sitting by but also on the ready to give Daylon loves and kisses.

We ordered our turkey, mascarpone cheese, avocado, cranberry chutney sandwich, a cup of chicken and rice soup, an iced mocha, and for dessert a banana cream pie. All were yummy but the highlight was the sandwich. We would never have thought to pair cranberry with mascarpone. Quite tasty!

Daylon had a blast. As mentioned before he acquainted himself with the nearby dogs. He shared his puffs with the tame sparrows. And before packing up and heading home he ran himself tired along the boardwalk beside Jamison Park.

A perfect Sunday evening.



Daylon resting from running and walking the boardwalk.



A glimpse of the bakery's interior.



Lovejoy Bakers entrance.



One of Daylon's favorite things to do; hang.


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