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OK so Lindsey, Nick & I were freezing cold and we look up and what do we see but the sign below. Oh Leonard's - how I love thee.
I was telling them all about Leonard's amazing, did I say AMAZING Florentine cookies and how they must try one! Of course Lindsey knew all about them. They are the most delicious mix of sweet and salty, with a mixture of Sliced almonds, honey & chocolate. um yummmmy!
I love the story of Leonhard's. Alexandra and Axel came to Canada from Germany to learn to speak much better English. The German couple has been caught in an amazing whirlwind of change since Alex, as most people call her now, came to Prince Edward Island in 2007 for a short visit to improve her English speaking skills.
Since then, the two have moved from their home country Germany to Charlottetown and have become a fixture at the local farmers market and have even opened a cafe and bakery in the downtown core. They opened on November 24th [2008] and have been loving it since that time. The Leonhard's have filed for permanent residency and hope to make PEI their home. "If we were to fly to Germany today, I would get homesick for PEI.," Alex says. "We'd be looking forward to seeing friends and family but I couldn't imagine staying longer than a few weeks."
I promise you that a visit to this beautiful little cafe will be a good one. The atmosphere along with the charm of Alexandra & Axel will leave you thinking about your return or maybe buying something else for the road!
I was telling them all about Leonard's amazing, did I say AMAZING Florentine cookies and how they must try one! Of course Lindsey knew all about them. They are the most delicious mix of sweet and salty, with a mixture of Sliced almonds, honey & chocolate. um yummmmy!
I love the story of Leonhard's. Alexandra and Axel came to Canada from Germany to learn to speak much better English. The German couple has been caught in an amazing whirlwind of change since Alex, as most people call her now, came to Prince Edward Island in 2007 for a short visit to improve her English speaking skills.
Since then, the two have moved from their home country Germany to Charlottetown and have become a fixture at the local farmers market and have even opened a cafe and bakery in the downtown core. They opened on November 24th [2008] and have been loving it since that time. The Leonhard's have filed for permanent residency and hope to make PEI their home. "If we were to fly to Germany today, I would get homesick for PEI.," Alex says. "We'd be looking forward to seeing friends and family but I couldn't imagine staying longer than a few weeks."
I promise you that a visit to this beautiful little cafe will be a good one. The atmosphere along with the charm of Alexandra & Axel will leave you thinking about your return or maybe buying something else for the road!
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Yum yum YUM. Now I need to get there again soon! Everything is so yummy!
(12.13.10)Sounds and looks like a lovely spot. I'll have to check it out the next time I get to the Island. :)
(12.13.10)ummmm forget the hot chocolate!!! I want one of each of those treats!
(12.13.10)I love florentine cookies!!! My grandmother makes them.
(12.13.10)I am not entirely sure I really know where PEI is but I do know that I love your pictures and that those cookies and treats look delicious.
(12.13.10)Those chocolate croissants in the back of the case look awfully good as well.
(12.13.10)Okay I have been to this place and ABSOLUTELY love it!! That cookie is by far one of the best things I've tasted. Thanks for making me buy one Rachel. Such an adorable little shop. A Must see for sure.
(12.14.10)Yummy! I will definitely have to chec this place out on my next trip home to PEI!
(12.14.10)YUMMY, promise me you'll take me tehre when I come to visit you Rachel?
(12.14.10)Oh, florentines! I love you Leonard's!
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