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Post by lainie2285 on May 23, 2013 2:33:55 GMT -5
Today we will be taking Luccirn and Marie to lunch at Spring,always a nice day.
Then we plan to pick up a few gifts to take home.the time goes by so quickly when you get here.
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Post by lainie2285 on May 23, 2013 12:33:58 GMT -5
Well ,lunch was ,as expected,a delicious surprise.you don't get to select anything,except the wine and water.
We started with kir royales(me and Marie)
The first little plates brought out held a delicious fried oyster(I was not an oyster fan until today)a dish with pieces of jambon and an herb flavored cream-mayo consistency,fresh crusty bread and butter.
Then we were presented with fresh green asparagus sitting in a tiny bit of a lobster bisque.The asparagus were topped with a sauté of green onions,and shallots.
I just wanted to soak up the bisque with the bread,and I did.
The main was a tender duckling breast,so tender and juicy,with bit of cauliflower purée
They then brought out crispy duck legs to eat as well.
The dessert was 3 fold.
A dish of strawberries,sliced with some thyme flavored ice to start,then a little bit of a lemon cream,then a praline flavored cream to eat with a chocolate tart,well you had to cut that in half ,one tart per 2 people.Not that I could eat a whole one.
We did have some good wine also.
Then a coffee to end it all.
Then out for a walk.
Brrr...it's cold drizzly,windy,crazy for May.
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Post by Shoesy on May 23, 2013 21:47:28 GMT -5
That lunch sounds absolutely divine  ; the weather sounds kinda yucky.  |
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Post by geordy on May 24, 2013 8:11:31 GMT -5
That does sound delicious! I'm not a big asparagus person but with the bisque and onions......sounds good! Yes one day you have all these days to do all sorts of wonderful things...and then it's your last one in the blink of an eye..or a NYC minute!   |
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Post by mez on May 24, 2013 18:03:55 GMT -5
I'm enjoying your report although the mekong/mango confusion made me laugh.
Aren't you the lucky one that has a husband who makes croissants. :-)
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Post by PariS on May 24, 2013 23:56:24 GMT -5
"Aren't you the lucky one that has a husband who makes croissants. :-)"
Mez, you were reading my mind!
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Post by mez on May 25, 2013 1:18:21 GMT -5
"Aren't you the lucky one that has a husband who makes croissants. :-)" Mez, you were reading my mind! I know! And she's complaining his bread making skills aren't up to scratch! LOL |
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Post by lainie2285 on May 25, 2013 2:18:17 GMT -5
Friday morning we went to Le Petit Mitron,a boulangerie in th 12th.
I had arranged a class through Meeting the French,for my husband to have a class with the baker.
I went along to record it for him.
Mia was our translator.
The owner of this shop starts his day at 3:30 am,getting ready for a busy day of bread making.
Bill learned lots of things he was doing wrong,and is now looking forward to getting home to perfect his skills.
The owner was a charming funny guy and let everybody try things.(5 total in the class)
Of course now my husbands wants a marble countertop to work his croissant dough.it has to be cold,so the butter doesn't melt.
The baker brought out a block of professional butter,about 18 inches square.,which was broken into 4 sections and then pounded into the dough,folded over.He had come in 7th in the croissant competition last year,out of 200 some bakers.
That means a croissant for me each day(not really)-and lots of exercise at Home.
Just found the owners name,Didier Lavry
After class we wanted to do some walking,though a rain shower made us pop into a cafe for a cafe and a salad.
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Post by lainie2285 on May 25, 2013 2:39:51 GMT -5
I have posted some pictures on my Facebook page if anyone wants to friend me
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Post by Jody on May 25, 2013 6:15:33 GMT -5
Oh a husband who bakes !! You are one lucky lady!
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Post by geordy on May 25, 2013 7:19:04 GMT -5
Oh a husband who bakes !! You are one lucky lady! My thoughts exactly!  |
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Post by lainie2285 on May 26, 2013 0:12:04 GMT -5
Well,we are packing up to go home.😤😋,mixed emotions,anxious to see our son,still want to stay another week.
Last night we ate at Terroir Parisian. We had a reservation for 7.
The place quickly filled up,some were turned away.
I had a melt in you mouth braised sole with duxelles.
We shared a starter of escargots stuffed mushrooms,yunmmy.
Bill had the fried fish,came out with its head still on.The waiter said that is to show it was fresh.
It was lightly coated in some flavorful crumbs,then quickly fried,not at all greasy,served with some potatoes and quick fried parsley.
There were only 2 servers and they were hopping all night.we did share a French toast style brioche with ice cream for dessert.we will return,thanks for the suggestion.
Well,it is time to start planning trip #10
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Post by PariS on May 27, 2013 0:46:38 GMT -5
Have a safe trip home! Thanks for posting about your dinner at Terroir Parisien--saying you'll return is a good sign.
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Post by Sandy M on May 27, 2013 8:10:31 GMT -5
Thanks for your trip reports - have enjoyed reading about your time in Paris! Also, thanks for the report on dining at Terroir Parisian - I have tried to have a meal there the last two visits and just didn't make it - will definitely go next time.
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Post by mez on May 27, 2013 20:07:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the report. Now on to the unpacking, reminiscing and planning for the next trip. :-)
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Post by lainie2285 on May 28, 2013 5:57:09 GMT -5
Http/:www.lainie2285@snapfish.com/snapfish
France forum
I hope this is how you do photos
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Post by lainie2285 on May 28, 2013 6:24:48 GMT -5
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Post by Jody on May 28, 2013 7:00:03 GMT -5
Enjoyed the pics especialy the desserts! You went to La Defense? did you go up in the elevators? day we went they were shut for maintenance!! I read you;re from York, Pa we have a good friend there Dr Bob Landis!!
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Post by lainie2285 on May 28, 2013 7:36:04 GMT -5
We could not get up at La Defense,still down.
I am from York,don't know Dr.landis,I will ask around,I am a nurse
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Post by PariS on May 28, 2013 10:02:21 GMT -5
Great pics, Lainie--thanks for sharing! Something tells me you have a special fondness for flowers! |
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; the weather sounds kinda yucky. 
hahahha