iheart kolache

last week, my mom and i traveled to texas to visit jay. one of our first stops on my culinary journey was to experience a kolache. kolaches first originated in the 1700’s in czechoslovakia and were brought to texas by immigrants who settled there. these delicious little pastries come in savory choices such as philly cheese steak or bbq beef, but also can be enjoyed with fruit fillings including blueberry, cheery, and apricot. kolaches are also popular in oklahoma and montgomery, minnesota, where they are rumored to be thekolachecapital of the world. see how they ranked.

beautifulkolache& coffee shop hidden inside the nondescript shopping area along midway. the decor is wonderful.  they have done a good job with wood flooring, brick arches and pleasant accents like flowers and paintings. service is as nice as the decor.  you will be greeted with a pleasant hello and a smile.  they will happily explain what is inside the different options.  i thought it was a nice touch to point out my first choice did not have the sausage in it.  when i heard that i picked the option she pointed to. i selected two type of kolaches: sausage jalapeno and ranchero.  the first one is a traditional pig-in-a-blanket look.  it contained two types of spicy that blended with the fresh bread.  the ranchero looked like a dinner bun, but it was stuffed full of scrambled eggs, ham and cheese mixed with a chipotle/ranchero type sauce.  to wash it all down, i ordered a mocha coffee.  i really liked my visit.  i stayed and read my book while enjoying the food and coffee.