Monthly Archives: February 2014

Paris Day 15 (Recovery)

Posted on February 19, 2014 by admin

Seddouk We slept in until about 0830 this morning then sat around and did a whole lot of nothing. We were trying to recover from both our trip to Senlis (see previous days post) and wine and cheese (our dinner, after … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 14 (Senlis)

Posted on February 18, 2014 by admin

Iselin We rose early and headed to Gare du Nord to buy tickets and board the 0910 train to Senlis. It was a cold and over cast day and we were hoping for some cleared skies in the country.  We had arrived … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 13 (Hangin’ in the 16th.)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by admin

We decided to stay close to home today, trim the flowers out front and maybe take a walk around the neighborhood. I love it when a plan comes together.  Pat was puttering out front with some flowers that looked like … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 12 (A Day of Markets)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by admin

Todays cheese: Aligot, more than a simple cheese Aligot is a dish traditionally made in L’Aubrac (Aveyron, Cantal, Lozère,) region in southern Massif Central of France made from melted cheese blended into mashed potatoes, often with some garlic. This fondue-like dish from the Aveyron department is a common sight in Auvergne restaurants. … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 11

Posted on February 15, 2014 by admin

President Wilson Market at 1000.  We walked the market then off to brunch;  then to Montmartre, via the #30 bus,  so Pat and Paula could shop for fabric.  Martin and I walked around for a bit and then settled in … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 10

Posted on February 15, 2014 by admin

Valentines Day and our 13th anniversary; and loving ever moment. Martin, Paula, Aaron and Ginny were coming for dinner and our event was to start at 1700. Pat went for croissants while I began prep for dinner, which was Boeuf Bourguignon. … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 9 (Croissant Crawl – Part 1)

Posted on February 13, 2014 by admin

We are soooo… Bad, every night we say were going to go to bed early and get up early and we never do.  Last night we stayed up to watch The Descendants, a George Cluny movies about a dysfunctional family living … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 8

Posted on February 12, 2014 by admin

Todays Cheese: Morbier Morbier is an aromatic and surprisingly mild French cow’s milk AOC cheese defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash streaking through it middle. Today, the ash is purely decorative, a nod to the method by which Morbier … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 7

Posted on February 11, 2014 by admin

Todays Cheese: Comté About Comté: Comté is an ancient cheese. It has been produced since the time of Charlemagne. Comté is still traditionally made in more than 190 cheese dairies, known as the “fruitières” in the Jura plateau. Comté making: Cheesemakers need … Continue reading →

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Paris 2014, Day 6

Posted on February 10, 2014 by admin

Todays cheese: Roquefort About Roquefort: First evidence of Roquefort was discovered in 79 A.D. when Pliny the Elder mentionned its rich aroma. It was the favorite cheese of Charlemagne. Roquefort is made exclusively from the milk of the red Lacaune ewes … Continue reading →

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