——-09/06/2012——-
A few years ago I went to the Handmade markets and found some interesting jams and the best lemon curd I’ve eaten by Cranky pants. Since then I’ve been to the Handmade markets in search of Cranky pants only to discover that they don’t go there anymore and they have now opened a cafe in Merimbula NSW called the Cranky Cafe. When we planned our trip to the South Coast, I made sure I was going to drop by.
From their website:
“We make all our own cakes, slices, biscuits and desserts. Nothing is bought in it is all made from scratch on site. Our food style is a mix of old style cafe/bistro with contemporary influence and modern fusion styles.
Our layout is relaxed and informal with plenty of outside seating to take advantage of the wonderful Sapphire Coast weather. We are a dog friendly cafe with drinking water for pooches outside.”
A lot of tempting cakes but I was too full. The key lime pie caught my eye though, I definitely want to come back and try these,.
Jackpot! What I was here for, a variety of delicious jams, sauces and pickles.
My favourites include-
Smoky caramelised onions: it is great on pizzas and steaks.
Zingy strawberry jam: seems like a regular jam at first then has a mildly hot gingery aftertaste.
Lemon curd: I’ve directly compared them to other locally made produce and you can taste the difference. Fabulous with fresh warm scones.
A quick in and out visit to stock up on my favourite items but the staff were really friendly and helpful. It isn’t really near anything but a beach but definitely worth a visit.
Venue: Cranky cafe
Address: corner of Ocean Drive and Marine Parade in the Merimbula precinct called Fish Pen
Phone: (02) 64952736
Website: http://store.crankypants.biz/
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