There's a snake in my boot

"Everything sweet has a notion of pleasure." 4/10/19 The Fattiest Pastry in Europe Planning a trip to the lovely coastal town of Douarnenez, France? Your first stop, without a doubt, should be Thierry Lucas' bakery on Rue des Plomarc'h, where you'll order a Kouign-amann. The buttery pastry—born right here in Douarnenez—is 30% butter, 30% sugar and 100% pleasure. The Snake Catchers of Bangkok Phinyo Pukphinyo has an ordinary job with a few extraordinary requirements. As a firefighter in Bangkok, he's not only expected to save people from burning buildings but also from slithering house guests. Recently, snakes have become an everyday sighting in Bangkok, and have begun to infiltrate residents' daily lives. Pukphinyo says he is now spending more time catching snakes than going near flames. Luckily, he loves it. This Cajun Restaurant Has a Year-Long Waiting List In an unassuming building in Galliano, Louisiana, Alzina Toups makes some of the best food you'll ever eat. But while her Jambalaya, fried shrimp and other garlic-laden Cajun staples are sure to bless your tongue and break your heart, they aren't so easy to come by. Alzina doesn't take walk-ins, and reservations—which book up a year in advance—can only be made by reaching her by landline.  View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list