I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 148



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Episode 148

The aura that people gave off seeped into the ground around the sign. And some of it seeped into the cafe.

They had a happy aura as they had enjoyed playing. That may be why the place they stayed was clean.

‘Killing two birds with one stone.’

I expected people to not litter when installing the signs, but I didn’t expect something like this.

And the same goes for members who do volunteer work.

-I saw it this morning and it was completely clean!

-I saw it too. It looks like the sign really works~

-My dad gave me a card yesterday, saying he was really happy that he didn’t feel stressed during the summer for the first time. He’s going to ring the Golden Bell today.

The conversation in the group chat was all about this.

I don’t know if they really thought it was because of the sign, but anyway, everyone was in a good mood.

First of all, it was cleaner than before even though more people visited over the weekend.

I wish it had been like this a long time ago.

‘You have to be content with the present.’

Hoping things will get better in the future.

And there was something else interesting.

It was yesterday when I was looking around the place where the effect was blown up with fat words.

▶Summer Shelter (Temporary)

This was it.

The word temporary obviously meant that it could become a permanent shelter at any time.

That is, if only the conditions are met.

‘Somehow, I feel like the dizziness in my head has disappeared.’

Even now, sharing a sense of space still leaves me feeling dizzy.

When I think about it in relation to that, I think it’s probably because my abilities are lacking right now.

I think that’s why it’s temporary.

If we fix this, it will become a formal shelter, and the state of the text window will probably change as well… … .

“You shouldn’t crowd.”

It wasn’t to the extent that I could say it hurt, but it was a strange and unreasonable thing to do.

This was something that had to be approached cautiously, even if it meant the temporary shelters would disappear.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I’m going to just sit there and do nothing.

‘If you have the opportunity, you have to try.’

Even now, the aura continued to flow in.

It meant that both new and departing people were enjoying a pleasant break. And that created a virtuous cycle.

So I’m going to keep trying to make it a shelter.

Anyway, that’s it.

Another problem arose.

“What should I do with these plums?”

These were the plums that the village chief had given me in large quantities.

When guests came, they would leave a basket full of food in front of them for them to take and eat.

The origin of the field, “Ijangnim’s Field,” is also marked there.

Then, I sometimes got inquiries asking where I could buy it.

Of course, I gave them free advertising, telling them that they could buy it if they went to the village chief’s field. Since quite a few people went, I guess I was paying for what I received to some extent…

“But that’s still a lot.”

Just like with the peach, he really must have been a big-handed person.

I had no choice but to start by making the plum base and plum jam.

Unlike other jams, I also like plum jam because it has a refreshing taste.

It was a shame that there weren’t as many of them in the city as I thought, but it was also a joyous experience to discover them sometimes.

‘The purple tint was pretty and the color was nice.’

The method of making it was simple.

Once the plums were thoroughly washed and the pits removed, the preparation was almost complete.

Of course that’s the job.

Since the plums are not that large, it takes a lot of work to prepare one.

To produce a large quantity, you need to use two or three times as many hands as you would for other fruits.

but.

‘This is easy once you get used to it.’

Now, trimming such materials was not a problem.

I just finished cleaning up a box.

It seemed like there would be quite a lot of fun to be had.

‘I’ll leave one box for the guests to take. I’ll just use the rest to make a drink base.’

I was worried because there were more peaches than last time, but since I’ve been consuming a lot lately, it seemed like I’d use them all up quickly.

But somehow it seems like the village chief is giving more and more to see how much he can handle?

‘Hey, I guess not.’

So if you’ve digested this much plum this time, next time… … .

It’s scary to even think about.

Of course, I was grateful for this gift.

Most of the fruits that the village chief gives are of the highest quality, so if you give them this much, it would be quite expensive.

And for someone to give something away like this without asking for anything in return was something I could only be grateful for, regardless of its value.

“I should bring you some jam.”

I decided to give it to you through Lee Seon-ah.

Now that the plums are all cleaned up, you just need to mix them with sugar and boil them.

I had to boil it for the right amount of time because I wanted it to have some texture.

If you boil it too long, it will become soft and the sugar will harden too much.

I boiled it until the sugar dissolved and mixed well with the juice, so that the sour taste and aroma remained.

After that, I let it cool for a while and added a little lemon juice.

It was like killing two birds with one stone because it was more sour and also had a fatigue recovery effect.

The plum jam made in this way was placed in sterilized glass jars.

The color of the jam reflected in the clear glass bottle was also pretty.

It seemed like it would be okay to just leave it in Tori’s storage room.

Of course, I have to taste it before that.

‘Should I make some baguettes?’

Actually, after helping out in the fields, I received a lot of things including rice powder.

We receive a lot of flour and grains.

It’s the most basic of basic breads, but it’s also the kind of bread that you can eat again and again without feeling guilty.

It’s fine to eat it on its own, but it’s even better with jam and cream.

It is a basic meal bread with a unique fermented, savory flavor, so it is also a good ingredient for brunch.

The sandwiches couldn’t be better.

It wasn’t difficult to make. The ingredients were simple.

Strong flour received from the old man who owned the field. And salt, yeast, water, and ice.

That was it.

It has a very light taste as it doesn’t even contain butter.

‘The dough temperature should not be higher than 24 degrees… … .’

It’s a basic bread, but it’s rare to find a bakery in the city that’s as delicious.

This is probably because the taste is immediately off-putting if it is not a freshly baked baguette.

Especially when time passes and moisture forms on the surface and it starts to become soggy, from that point on, the baguette cannot show its true charm.

“The timing… is perfect.”

Since it seemed like the time when Sua and Han Song-i would be looking for a cafe would be the time when baguettes would be delicious, I decided to make them right away.

I put all the ingredients in the mixer and mixed them at medium speed for 2 minutes and low speed for 5 minutes.

The baguette was the pinnacle of fermentation science.

So I followed the recipe closely.

Of course, even if I tried not to keep it, my senses and eyes told me the timing, so I couldn’t help but keep it.

I’m just telling you how to make it delicious.

The mixed dough was perfect, between 23 and 24 degrees.

Smooth the surface of the dough, seal, and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Next, fold the dough and let it rest for about 10 minutes. After folding, let it rise for 40 minutes.

It was perfect when the dough rose about 2.5 times due to gas.

In the meantime, the jam was stored in Tori’s oysters, so the first fermentation was completed just in time.

Now divide the dough into pieces, roll them out lightly, smooth the surface, let them rest for 15 minutes, and sprinkle a generous amount of flour on an open plate.

After 15 minutes, the dough is almost done when you shape it.

‘That’s why I don’t like to make baguettes myself.’

It’s a basic bread, but it takes a lot of work.

Of course, the same goes for bread.

The more I bake, the more I feel that it is truly a battle with delicacy.

But once you make it, you get the hang of it and it’s easy from then on.

‘It must be thanks to his dexterity and his unique talent in manufacturing.’

The shaped dough was transferred to the plate very carefully, being careful not to cause any impact.

And then he put a scabbard on top of it.

In France, it is said that a baguette can only be called a baguette if it has five sheaths, but anyway, if you bake it like this, it’s done.

Bake in a preheated oven at 230 degrees for 22 minutes. Since our oven does not have a steam function, we placed a cast iron pan with water under the baking sheet with the baguettes on it.

After a while like that.

Soon, the sound of delicious baguettes baking and the delicious smell of bread filled the cafe.

“This is not the time.”

There shouldn’t be any guests, but luckily there weren’t any right now.

So the first baguette that came out was mine.

I quickly poured myself some coffee.

Although not dark roasted, the coffee was blended with a moderately heavy proportion and had a very strong aroma.

It was a coffee with a sophisticated flavor and a woody aroma from roasting.

It seemed like a good idea to enjoy it with a baguette.

Ding~!

The clear, sweet sound of the oven timer told me the bread was done.

What?

“curious?”

Miho, who was really curious about food, came over and leaned over next to me.

But do they feel the heat too?

I think he must be feeling it, because he approaches the oven without fear and then jumps back in surprise.

“I found out something interesting.”

Well, Miho can tell the difference between tastes.

Sometimes, when I flipped over the boat, he liked it when I touched him.

I snickered at the sight.

‘The personalities are also very different.’

If Brownie feels like the eldest daughter, Miho feels like the youngest daughter.

Of course, it wasn’t exact because I wasn’t even married yet, let alone had a daughter.

I took out the baguette.

The outside is golden brown and crispy, well cooked.

The part where the knife is cut is wide open, making it look even more delicious.

Now the question was whether it was cooked well inside.

Crispy!

I just cut it in half and took a look.

Then I could see the inside of the baguette, with its pure white flesh torn apart.

You can tell this is good even without eating it.

It looks chewy and soft at the same time. The well-fermented, savory aroma spreads deliciously.

Added to this the aroma of coffee, there was no need for words.

This is not the time.

I quickly went out alone with a baguette and coffee and sat down by the window.

‘Just this much makes it feel like a picnic.’

Looking at the empty space outside the window, it felt like a rough patch of land had been laid out in front of a wide field.

And that too while looking at a slightly exotic landscape.

Of course, it was a scenery I had always seen, but the feeling was different.

‘Because the scent is enough to calm the mind and also gives a different experience.’

It wasn’t something that could be ignored.

I tore open the baguette and took a bite.

It was salty and savory.

The inside is chewy yet soft to the bite, and the outside is golden brown and crispy, just like the taste.

It felt like the taste that could be felt from the scent entered my mouth.

It was even worse because it was still warm.

Aren’t these the small joys of a cafe owner?

I cut the baguette diagonally into an appropriate thickness and spread some of the plum jam I had just made on it to try.

“It’s delicious.”

The refreshing plum flavor and sweet and sour taste went very well with the richness of the baguette.

Kiyung~

“Okay. You eat too.”

I also gave some to Miho, who was acting cute and asking for some from the side.

He wasn’t a coffee drinker, but he was crazy about sweets.

I spread it on a baguette, but he just licks the jam on top.

Funny guy.

But it feels different when you eat together than when you eat alone.

“It’s good to be busy, but it’s also good to be this relaxed.”

The feeling of an early tiger shelter brought a smile to my face.

Even in this temporary shelter, the aura seeping into the tiger’s territory made that smile even brighter.

Although it wasn’t much at once, it kept coming in like this, so before I knew it, quite a lot of auras had seeped in.

“I feel like I’m on a paycheck.”

Is that why it feels good?

I don’t always recommend this, but sometimes it’s nice.

of course.

Shararang~

“huh?”

Needless to say, it was even better when new talents emerged.

>Ter management

Another unique talent has emerged.

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