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We went to the Edmonds Farmers Market this morning to try The French Guys' pastries.

The pain au chocolat and croissants (hazelnut and raspberry) were quite underwhelming. Not flaky, not buttery and quite dense. Kinda like the typical American-style croissants.

We brought a brioche loaf home, so we haven't tasted it yet.

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Former Special Forces operative, Jack Johnson, seeks vengeance after his wife’s murder, igniting a brutal war against a local crime lord’s family.

Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.

First time. We really liked it.