Avec Toast (Caramel & Whip)

The sound of "avec" is nostalgic, Akita Prefecture's classic sweet bread

The “Avec Toast” made by Takeya Bakery in Akita Prefecture is a sweet bread that is well-known among local people. The name “avec” comes from the appearance of two kinds of cream in the bread next to each other.

The word “avec” itself is derived from the French word “avec” a preposition meaning “with”. In Japan, it was once used to refer to a male-female couple.LOL

Since the 1990s, the word “couple” has been in common use, and the word “avec” is no longer heard, but avec toast has been around for a long time and continues to be eaten to this day.

It looks like a standard bread sandwich.

The “Strawberry Jam & Margarine” one is the original and most standard of the series, but the one I bought this time is the “Caramel & Whipped” flavor. A peek inside reveals two types of cream side by side.

It was a classic taste with a sense of nostalgia. It is a sweet bread that can be bought normally at many stores in Akita Prefecture, but it has a catchy and delicious taste that will surely be appreciated if you give it to someone as a souvenir.