Due to the closure of the Magnetic Island bakery as a result of the ceiling collapsing during the recent torrential rain , the nearby French restaurant-Le Paradis - was approached by many people seeking pies , not normally on its menu- pizzas, yes.
However , with talk that the bakery may not reopen for up to six months, maybe in a new location , out came some Gallic recipes and a tasty range of pies was produced. Word spread , pie eaters turned up in growing numbers, production increased . Popular is the beef with red wine as is lamb with rosemary , pork and bacon . If the demand continues to grow , the Le Paradis kitchen, with one of the staff on genuine French leave , may take on the hectic appearance of a wild Wallace and Gromit bakery production line .
The demanding pie expansion took place while café proprietor , Frenchman Marc Palun , was going through the process of becoming a naturalised Australian , taking part in a Townsville ceremony attended by 70 .
He is now a dinky di Aussie , recently officially notified that his name is on the electoral roll . Marc, who has been in Australia for l6 years , managed restaurants overseas, France naturellement, and in other international gourmet spots.
He is now a dinky di Aussie , recently officially notified that his name is on the electoral roll . Marc, who has been in Australia for l6 years , managed restaurants overseas, France naturellement, and in other international gourmet spots.
