{Paris 4.29: Breizh Cafe, Musee de L’Orangerie, L’As du Fallafel and Berthillon}
I took Vincci to the northern part of the Marais area in the 3rd arrondisement where we oggled over this patisserie window display. After a lot of contemplation while waiting in line, I selected this delectable looking pain au raisin for my breakfast. Flower stands are on every corner in Paris. Gorgeous blooms and so … Read more
{Paris 4.28: Montmarte, Musee D’Orsay and Poilane Bakery}
Another gem from Du Pain et des Idees, a half loaf of the orange blossom water brioche. Decorated with candied nuts scented with rose. Buttery, chewy and fluffy interior surrounded by a crisp golden crust. Perfect for making one of my fave breakfasts, French Toast. Topped off with a drizzle with my Hediard rosemary honey, sliced … Read more
{Paris 4.25: Versailles and Rue Montorgueil}
Breakfast: Lardons fumiers et noix (Smoked bacon and walnuts) And a creamy and tangy goat’s yogurt. Topped with a generous spoonful of Bonne Maman apricot jam. Fuel for us to tour the over the top lavish and luxurious Palace of Versailles. From here, the royal gardens look like they go on forever. Beautiful blooms surrounding … Read more
{Paris 4.23: Notre Dame, Jacques Genin and Madeleine}
Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, I’ve been busy spending my days showing my mom the beautiful city (she’s flying home today) and busily working on freelance work with short deadlines at night. The weather here is Paris has been less than ideal. Around 4-5 degrees celsius in the mornings and off and on … Read more
{Paris 04.16: Paris Marathon and Pastry Love}
My home for this month is an apartment in the Canal Saint Martin area. I’m just a block away from this amazing design bookstore. Any design related thing you can think of, there’s a book for it in here. So inspiring, I could spend HOURS here. We dealt with a ton of complications at the … Read more
