Archive for February, 2011
Pain de Sucre :: Caramel Macarons
When you watch the average person enter Pierre Hermé or Ladurée, they bypass the pastries almost entirely. Their aim is simple – the macarons. Because, as we all know, these two shops make the best in Paris. Not only would it be a waste of time and money to buy anything but macarons there, but
Bonnat :: Trinité 75%
There are so many facets to enjoy in a fine chocolate – the color, the scent, the texture, the notes & nuances, the snap of a well-tempered tablet . . . I could go on-and-on. And every bar is almost totally unique. Certainly, a finely honed palate can pick out Madagascar beans from Tanzanian or
Pierre Hermé :: Tarte Fraise Classique
There’s a little part of me that dreams of having my own shop in Paris. It would be a bit different from any other patisserie in that we’d never actually produce a single pastry. It would simply be a showcase for all the best work from the other shops. I’d have Marletti’s Lily Valley next
The Luxembourg Gardens
For those of you who’ve been to Paris, you probably still remember the awe you felt at first seeing the Luxembourg Gardens. And for those of you who’ve never had the pleasure, no, the above is not some artist’s conception of paradise or the afterlife – that actually is the Luxembourg Gardens. Rather, it’s just
