Archive for May, 2010
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Paris Pâtisseries :: Roman Holiday
By the time most of you read this, I’ll be double-fisting some gelato on The Spanish Steps. For it is Memorial Day weekend, and I’ve decided to unwind in Rome. Don’t worry though, the daily pastry reviews will start again on Tuesday with a new Carl Marletti piece. And here’s a hint about how it
Blé Sucré :: Fleur de Figues
I’ve been to almost all the patisseries on my list of 23 at least once since I landed at Charles de Gaulle a month ago. But as of this past weekend, there were a few I had not visited, so I decided to venture to the nether regions of Paris for the renowned Blé Sucré.
La Pâtisserie des Rêves :: Saint-Honoré
The feuille along the bottom of the pastry were also a bit of a let-down. They were somewhat droopy, or dare I say . . . flaccid. But the rest of the Saint-Honoré was something I could enjoy again and again. For those who don’t know the Saint-Honoré, the little balls lining the top are
Ladurée :: Macarons
I was out until almost 11 Sunday night attempting to capture the perfect Louvre dusk photo. So when I woke up Monday morning with a busy day ahead of me, I wanted to take it easy with the pastry shots. I thought a little Ladurée macaron action would keep it simple. An hour and a
À La Mère de Famille :: Calissons d’Aix
Who wants some bubonic plague candy? When I woke up Sunday, I did, so I jumped on Line 4 of the Metro, bound for Saint-Denis, and then wandered over to À La Mère de Famille. I knew I could count on Paris’ oldest sweet shop for some quality calissons. And since I forgot to get
