Ottawa bakeries for carb connoisseurs

If there were a hall of fame for comforting aromas, the scent of fresh-baked bread would surely make the cut. And when it comes to tastes, buttercream icing can transport you right back to Grandma’s kitchen. Having a stressful day? A few delectable treats from these Ottawa bakeries will help cheer you right up.

Ottawa bakeries for carb connoisseurs
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Laura Byrne Paquet’s first encounter with the written word was not auspicious: her birth announcement appeared in the newspaper classifieds under the heading “Livestock for Sale.” Despite that, she became a writer. She’s covered destinations around the world for more than 80 websites, magazines and newspapers, and has written or co-authored 12 books. On her blog, OttawaRoadTrips.com, she writes about short escapes from Ottawa.
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