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Nakamura Bakery 3160 STEELES AVE. E. # 9, MARKHAM, ONT. BAKERYNAKAMURA.COM

Nakamura is the Greater Toronto Area’s first bakery solely focused on Japanese breads and pastry. The family-run operation opened in 1993 in the J-Town complex, a network of buildings dedicated to Japanese-focused retail. Long before milk bread became trendy, Nakamura garnered a loyal following for its breads and buns (they sell out daily), which the owners say are great as a treat on their own or with a generous slathering of fruit jam. The bakery’s milk buns also freeze very well if you’re looking to stock up. While you’re here, Nakamura is also known for its freshly baked French butter cakes, known as madeleines. Try the lemon- or matcha-flavoured ones. What is milk bread? This soft, feathery type of bread has become a recent sensation with chefs across Ontario, who are inspired by versions found in Chinese and Japa- nese cooking. Made by incorporating a slurry of flour and milk, the bread has a unique pillowy texture with a slight hint of creaminess.

The sky is the limit: Try sandwiching milk bread with creamy scrambled eggs or using strong cheddar for grilled cheese toast.

Slice of life

For some Canadians, the humble sandwich is a meaningful—and tasty—expression of culture and family traditions.

By Suresh Doss | photography by vince noguchi

If we had to pick one great summer dish, it might be the universal sandwich. Whether you’re creating a quick meal with ingredients from the pantry or looking for fresh inspiration for that epic picnic spread, here are three great ways to change up your summer sandwich game.

NAKAMURA BAKERY IMAGE BY DARREN KEMPER

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