After a couple of friends were inducted into Les Dames d'Escoffier International, I noticed that they offered a few fundraising events open to the public. I usually jump at all the opportunities to learn about small businesses who are bringing new food and drink concepts to the St. Louis area.
I did not know anything about Venezuelan bread, but quickly learned from a young couple who created a company called Pan Pa'ti.
They make sweet treats...
Bread with fruit filling and coconut on the outside |
And savory breads...
Small, hand pocket - almost too pretty to eat |
But they are best known for their cachitos! Look how beautiful this is! Hand rolled with smoked ham or turkey, cheese, raisins, and olives.
Cachito |
For now, you can find them every Saturday morning (from April through October) at the Lake St. Louis Farmer's market and you better get there early before they sell out.
Resources:
Pan pa'ti = https://www.facebook.com/panpatiusa/
Lake St. Louis Farmer's Market = https://www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com/
Les Dames d'Escoffier International = https://ldei.org/