More tea, original watercolor, 9" x 11"
I spent my last Sunday in Paris with C. flaneur-ing (strolling around). We hit the Salon du Chocolat, the Musee Arts Decoratifs, and wandered up rue St. Honore window shopping, coming to 16, rue Royale. 
We ordered a plate of petit macarons.
C. had his knife poised and was dividing them up into halfs.
I nearly lost it STOP! Arrete! In France, my ettiquette expert tells me, you NEVER cut up desserts for sharing (partager). You instead offer your guest the plate to choose the macaron nearest them!
If they prefer another, you TURN the plate.
Et voila!
Just a bit of the extensive tea menu.
It includes interviews with many French elite: their 1st encounter, their favorite desserts, their favorite salon, their favorite macaron flavor and their favorite gift box bla bla bla.
I always love to photograph the demise
Good to know French etiquette...you are really selling Paris to me daily. I must try the Marie Antoinette tea.
ReplyDeleteI'm a-swoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GLORIOUS!
ReplyDeletethese photos are delicious like your watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteOh, hey, I say sometimes you just have to throw etiquette out the freakin' window and try part of each!!! I'm with your friend! They looked luscious. Love this image.
ReplyDeleteI have dreams of a Laduree macaroon...thanks for letting me live vicariously through you!
ReplyDeleteloveitaly When in Rome as they say... Plus these little delights do not lend themselves to being divided up.
ReplyDeleteThey sqwush easily -> very delicate.
You're not coming with me to Laduree :)
Dear Ladurée,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait till May.
I need a tray
Of your delectable display.
Nay, I can't wait till May.
I need it today!
Today I was in Nashville, Tn. in a french cafe and there they were!! Macarons! (Only the sign said Meringues...) I had to get one since you've shown them....I'll post about it tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteDemise? of the macarons? Or C! ahah! ;o)
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. I needed a laugh today. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh I can't wait till one day I can try an authentic french macaroon. Till then, I'll enjoy your stories and beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteanon yo are welcome.. I needed a laugh too! ;o)
ReplyDeleteWhen do you have time to paint? I am amazed how much you do in Paris, the photos, the gathered information, time to share the beauty with a friend and PAINT!! How do ou do it?
ReplyDeleteEverytime you post Laduree my mouth waters! Your paintings show how it is a slice of heaven on earth!
Your posts with your delightful paintings and photos are a delight! I cant wait to visit Laduree one day
ReplyDeletethose macarons are pretty pricey - bet they taste wonderful though!