One of the things I miss about living in San Marino is being able to stop by my favorite bistro, Julienne's for breakfast, lunch or takeout for dinner. I fell in love with this place from the beginning and have always wished that I myself, could create such original recipes. The owner was a single mother of four daughters who started the bistro as a way to support them after a divorce.
Her business thrived and she became one of the most popular caterers in all of Southern California. Her rosemary raisin bread, scones and brownies were legendary. The restaurant was a place for mom's to meet after carpool and a very trendy place for lunch.
Unfortunately the owner, Susan Campoy died a few months ago, but not before she wrote a cookbook of her favorite recipes, the ones that people like me could only dream of making.
I had read that her daughter's were having the book published and hopefully it would be ready for Mother's Day and mentioned it to my daughter. You can imagine how surprised I was to receive it for my Mother's day present, thanks to my daughter who went to the restaurant Saturday morning, and stood in line to get a copy. I am sure that all of Pasadena was in line that morning, having anxiously awaited this cookbook for over twenty years. Although I haven't made anything yet, I have read it from cover to cover many times.
If you are ever in the Pasadena area, I recommend you stop by for a great breakfast or lunch and to buy a copy of her cookbook. The bistro is going to be run by her daughter Julie, who has been her partner for a few years now. If you would like to order this book on line you can do it here.
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