Archive for January, 2011
Ladurée :: Tarte Abricot Pistache
As it’s only two months until I return to Paris, I wanted to wrap up the “year one” photos with a bang. These final weeks will feature some of the prettiest and tastiest work in the city. Today is one of four Ladurée pieces I’ll be trotting by you. Friday will be one of Hermé’s
Sadaharu Aoki :: Fuwa Fuwa Passion
The minutes following my purchase of the Fuwa Fuwa here are etched in mind, for no other reason than that they were so idyllic. It was right before noon on one of those days where it’s too cool in the shade and instantly too hot in the sun – windless, crisp dry air and a
Chelsea’s Parisian Adventure
A few months ago, Chelsea here wrote me and said, “Hey, PP, is there a way for readers to post to the blog?” Sadly, there wasn’t, but her request gave me the nudge to make it happen. I promised her that once the new site was up, not only would it be possible but that
La Pâtisserie des Rêves :: Tarte de Saison
I remember the first time I saw her. I walked into La Pâtisserie des Rêves, and there she was under one of the bell jars. “Hey, what’s your name,” I said. “Tarte de Saison,” she whispered coyly back to me. Caught offguard by her subtle flirtatiousness, I nearly stuttered, “That’s a pretty sexy name. I
François Pralus :: Chuao
Long before I overindulged in pastry, I got to know chocolate. Having Biagio Abbatiello as my purveyor of fine bars, from his luxe chocolate shop here in DC, made it easy. I’ve made my way around the world, from Trinidad to Madagascar, Indonesia, Costa Rica and beyond many times over – in dark and milk
