After entering, the waitress dressed in an off-white Byzantine robe and wrapped around her loincloth greeted her with a smile on her face. She has waist-length blond wavy curls and dark blue eyes. Fair skin, high nose bridge.

The tall figure and the proud double feng are not an exaggeration to describe it as a blonde special thing.

"What do you need?" As he spoke, he took out a wooden tray and clamp from the wooden cabinet next to him and used it to pick up the food.

Lee Seung-ji was looking at their furnishings and noticed that the décor in their store was typical of the Mediterranean style. For example, the floor is sea blue, and the goods display case is white. curtains and some small parts, then use purple.

There are also some ornaments, mainly in linen and green.

On the whole, there is an unspoken affinity.

Hearing the waiter's question at this moment, Li Chengji was a little curious: "Your shopkeeper is a Byzantine?" ”。 Bread was a staple food in Byzantium and the European world, so the Byzantines opened bakeries to play to their strengths.

The waiter nodded and introduced, "Our shopkeeper is the court baker of Nicaea. Due to the war, he was exiled here. Caught up with the benevolent government of the governor's palace, he used his savings in recent years to hire us, fellow villagers from Byzantium, to buy this shop. ”。

"Court baker?" , Li Chengji was a little surprised.

This made the waiter quite proud. He introduced the origin of their shopkeeper in detail and praised the craftsmanship.

Li Chengji listened as he walked, looking at the quality of their bread.

Compared with later generations, there were not many types of bread at this time. And in appearance, it is not exquisite. Mostly long and round in shape, like masonry. And in color, it is mostly black bread. This is made of rye, which is much cheaper.

There are also a few white breads, which are made of fine wheat flour. In the Byzantine and Christian worlds, only the nobility could enjoy it.

Seeing that Li Chengji and his entourage were dressed extraordinarily and with guards, the waiter knew that he was not an ordinary person. He cut off a slice of white bread and introduced: "This is our shopkeeper's best bread, which is crispy and soft with cream and honey." ”。

Li Chengji tore off a small piece and stuffed it into his mouth, and gave the rest to Li Chengxue.

"Hmm!" , Li Chengji chewed, and there was no reaction on his face. It is also compared to later generations, the current bread is really not comparable. For the wheat from which bread is made is not shelled. Therefore, you can eat some of the bran powder that was used to feed pigs in later generations.

And without the industrial centrifuge centrifuge, the animal fat of the cream is too vigorous. Just like the usual lard, you can also see a layer of oil splashing on the surface. Honey is tasty, but it's too much. So when you eat it, you have a feeling that it's too greasy.

For Li Chengji, who doesn't like sweets very much, the taste is not very good.

Li Chengxue likes to eat, and shouts to ask Li Chengji to buy her a few more pieces.

Considering that it is not good for teeth, Li Chengji did not follow her wishes. Buy only three pieces. And he took out two of them and gave them to the guards.

Zhang Zhiqin didn't seem to be very interested in bread either, and she didn't even finish a small piece.

Seeing that Li Chengji and the others were all in high spirits, the waiters were afraid of losing this group of big customers. He said loudly: "Our shopkeeper has also made a new product, you can try it."

So he led them to a wooden table and sat down.

After a while, a waiter came over with a round pastry. Cream was smeared on top and fruit was arranged. It looks much more sophisticated.

"It's cake. Our shopkeeper added some melons and fruits from the Malu realm, and they taste very good! As the waiter spoke, he looked at Li Chengji and them expectantly.

In the borders of Byzantium, cakes have long appeared at wedding feasts and birthday parties. Even the earliest, dating back to the ancient Roman period. But the taste is relatively simple, and there is no fruit as a decoration.

And in general, only the nobility could enjoy it. Ordinary people can't even eat black bread, let alone eat cake.

Li Chengxue stared at the cake on the table, her eyes full of brilliance. Li Chengji was also a little surprised that there was a common cake in later generations, so he picked up a knife and fork and cut a small piece for Li Chengxue and Zhang Zhiqin.

When you eat it, the sweetness of the melon and fruit is mixed with honey and cream. Combined with the soft bread, it tastes really good.

Li Chengxue finished her share in three or two clicks, urging Li Chengji to cut another piece for her. Zhang Zhiqin didn't add any more, but finished her own portion.

Just then, a blonde woman walked over. She wears leather boots and her hair is tied back with a ribbon. Dressed in a loose Byzantine robe, the slender waist is buckled with a red belt.

His face and hands were stained with wheat flour.

When she came to Li Chengji, she gave a shallow salute and said loudly: "Distinguished guest, I am Harriet, the shopkeeper of this bakery, how does this cake taste?" ”。

Although this is not the best taste Lee Seung-ji has ever tasted! But in this era, it was the most palatable cake he had ever eaten. He smiled and responded, "Not bad!" ”。

"Not bad?!" Harriet's smile froze, as if she was a little surprised by the answer. The waiter on the side was also a little indignant, and said loudly: "Distinguished guest. The cake made by our shopkeeper is the most delicious in the realm of Malu. There's no baker yet who can outdo us Harriet on the cake. ”。

"Hehehe... I didn't say that Harriet's cake was bad. It's just that I don't think she fully taps into the deliciousness of the cake. As he spoke, he picked up a date and said, "Date palm tastes sweet, but honey tastes sweeter." The two are mixed together, but the sweetness is a little too much. ”，

Then he picked up another piece of melon, and continued: "It has a crispy taste, although it is also sweet, but when mixed with cream, it is sweet but not greasy." Later, he pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of walnuts, almonds and other melons and fruits in the cake.

In addition, there are detailed evaluations of the texture and cream of the bread.

This comment not only made Harriet stunned, but the onlookers were also a little unable to react. Zhang Zhiqin, who had eaten it herself, asked even more suspiciously: "Is this cake really as unpalatable as you say?" ”。

Li Chengxue, who was very satisfied, couldn't notice the flaws that Li Chengji said.

"Hahaha... I'm not saying that this cake is unpalatable, but to make up for these shortcomings, it will taste better. Li Chengji corrected again.

"Isn't it, you're also a baker?" Harriet is a veteran baker. After listening to Li Chengji's comments, I also tried a few bites. After savoring it, I really feel that what Li Chengji said is the truth.

This made her suspect that Li Chengji was also a senior baker.