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Post by Happygoin on Mar 26, 2007 9:01:59 GMT -5
Life is Good! I'm planning my next trip for the week between Christmas and New Year's. Thank God I saved my list from last time. There were at least 20 restaurants I never got to try. And this time, I'll be with an adult, so we can go to some really nice ones. My girlfriend, with whom I'm going, works for a French company. She went to Paris in August (her first time) and did not have a terrific experience. She speaks no French and pretty much stayed in her hotel room unless she was working. Apparently not adventurous at all! I want to show her how lovely Paris can be. A word of warning, however...NO ONE here is allowed to recommend any more restaurants to me. There is absolutely no room on the list for any more. I mean it!  |
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Post by luckyluc on Mar 26, 2007 10:05:30 GMT -5
Great new! Paris in December is even more magical. I just love sitting on a terrasse nearby a florish where Parisian families come and get their Christmas tree.
What is on top of your restaurant list? Maybe we can suggest where "not" to go and make your list shorter.
Do you have any reservation about travelling with a companion that is not adventurious?
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Post by Truffaut on Mar 26, 2007 10:23:44 GMT -5
Congratulations! I can't imagine going to Paris and spending the whole time sitting in a hotel room. What a party pooper! We're never there at Christmas, but we're always there at Thanksgiving, and I agree with Luc about watching people come pick out their trees. Last year, the fashion was for trees with seriously bright, fire engine red flocking. They were fabulous!
Truffaut
PS--We promise not to add any restaurant suggestions.
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 26, 2007 11:28:59 GMT -5
Ok look...you both are likely guilty of being the original suggestees...and besides, I'd have to either email or fax the list. It's waaaay too long to list them here. The girlfriend I'm traveling with is actually a good traveling companion. It's just that I'm the leader of the pack. We rented a house in Italy a couple of years ago. She was great as long as I did all the driving (she doesn't do a stick) and planned the whole trip. Which is fine, because that way I know I get the trip I want. And she's just as happy to "go along". I may ask you yet about those restaurants...
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Post by luckyluc on Mar 26, 2007 11:34:43 GMT -5
There will be a tons of concerts around that time of the year. Don't forget to have a look in the Pariscope and l'officiel des spectacles for little evening concerts at almost no cost. Umm! and don't forget about vin chaud. With the rainy day we are having in Ottawa I could use one right now!
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 26, 2007 11:57:23 GMT -5
Good idea! One of the best, most unexpected delights I've had while traveling was when we popped in to St Martin of the Fields in London. It happened to be the first Sunday in Advent and, honestly, the concert was so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. Now I'm going to have to add that to the list...d**n you guys!  |
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Post by phread on Mar 26, 2007 12:40:12 GMT -5
Oh so Happy for you, Happy. Let me know as the date approaches and maybe we can meet for tea and some xmas tree shopper watching!
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 26, 2007 12:50:18 GMT -5
I was hoping you might suggest that, Phread. Tea...maybe we can have it at the Ritz and watch the lovely art go 'round and 'round the Place Vendome...or maybe pretend we are one of the ladies who do nothing but shop and take tea at Laduree...
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Post by sistereurope on Mar 28, 2007 11:11:06 GMT -5
Good for you HappyGoin - glad to see you're actually following through on your plan to return over xmas!
I'm workin on the grand scheme to take my (thankfully really cool and great traveling companion) mom... I'll keep you posted...
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 28, 2007 11:33:30 GMT -5
I like your scheming ways, girl. Did I tell you that I bake in a friend's bakery on Sat. mornings to fund my Paris trips? I should welcome all the new members to this forum with a bag of Anise Cookies or a Whoopie Pie or something.
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Post by Truffaut on Mar 28, 2007 12:34:07 GMT -5
When presented with the finished product of my macaron-making marathon, my partner said, "Oh, so they're like French Whoopie Pies!"  |
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Post by Happygoin on Mar 29, 2007 6:46:12 GMT -5
I like that, Truffaut! You made me think I should market my whoopie pies as macaroons. It sounds so la-di-da. Since it's an Italian bakery though, it might cause an international incident. What happened to your macaroons? Was it humid that day or did you just have bad baking karma?
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Post by frangipani on Mar 31, 2007 7:45:14 GMT -5
Truffaut, I'm sorry to say I thought they looked a bit like cow chips but I'm sure they were delicious.
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Post by Truffaut on Mar 31, 2007 9:10:02 GMT -5
I think I'm going to try again this week. I was thinking maybe lemon with raspberry filling. At least, if they collapse, the yellow color will make them more appetizing than the brown!
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Post by phread on Mar 31, 2007 9:23:08 GMT -5
I'm supposed to make some this week, but not feeling overly optimistic about the timing.....
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Post by Truffaut on Mar 31, 2007 12:38:22 GMT -5
Shame on you for wussing out (hmmm, I wonder if that's an automatically replaced word...). I just figured out what to do with the leftover bitter chocolate & maple ganache. I made the most divine truffles and rolled them in finely chopped pecans. Chocolate...maple...pecans---what could be better!?
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Post by phread on Mar 31, 2007 15:01:21 GMT -5
I have one term for you : FedEx. Send 'em on over mon cher. And remember how selfless I am as I try to save yo from developing any unsightly love handles.......
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Post by luckyluc on Mar 31, 2007 17:22:53 GMT -5
Instead of posting over the Atlantic I taught I would be wise and tell you to Fedex to your friendly northern neighbourg.
But then I remember about Canada Post and the incredibly delicious rounds thingies full of Kentucky bourdon that took for ever and ever to get here.. I guess I wil have to check the flight scedule to W. instead. ;D
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Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha