Breakfast in Bellingham --- Celebrating an engagement!

Happy Husband smiles not just at his tasty cinnamon role, but at his daughter's fiancée and the spectacular delight before him -- Crab and Asparagus Eggs Benedict!

Yes, it's not Breakfast in Britain today, but Breakfast in Bellingham -- celebrating our daughter's recent engagement! 

We're at the Mount Bakery in Bellingham, 

Washington USA.  Named after the local active volcano, Mount Baker, visible on this clear day.  In the creative spirit of the Pacific Northwest, the food options are wild and delectable. 

The crab and asparagus concoction wins the prize!  And fiancée enjoys it!  My two poached eggs resemble lemon meringues, but gratefully run smoothly when pierced.

The Mount Bakery holds a special place in all our hearts -- a favourite of my parents, and we've gathered for my father's memorial service this weekend.  My father officiated at the owner's wedding -- so I guess that makes us almost family!

Many of my family gathered here in Bellingham will return over the next few days for breakfasts, lunches and baked goods in between meals!  Scrumptious variety on view.

As for Bellingham, a lovely small city of the Pacific Northwest, nestled between Puget Sound and snow-capped mountains.  Home of Western Washington State University and Fairhaven College  (a great option for a liberal education).  Also, when you're in town, be sure to drop by the Federal Building on a Friday afternoon, join those gathered for the vigil, enjoy a free meal -- and say hi to my mother.  (She's the 89 year-old in the Guatemalan jacket and shades!)

See you next week for another Breakfast back in Britain.