In Venice BEAR was dreaming of fish.
But everyday the plat du jour was poisson. 
Poisson. 
POISSON! 
Today in Paris it's Poisson D'Avril and the plat du jour is. 
CHOCOLATE FISH! 
You'll see signs all over town. 
It's the day you play a trick/blageur on your nearest and dearest. 
And secretly attach a paper fish on their back...ahem 
Plus you MUST eat FISH! 
Specially in season are ganache-filled chocolate 'sardines'. 
Sachets and baskets of them await you. 
Or marzipan fish of all ilk. 
And species. 
You can always settle for a giant chocolate fish filled with friture (even more tiny chocolate fish). 
Poisson d'Avril is the day to get fish out of your system by eating as much as possible. A good place to get your fill is La Mere de Famille. 
So get out the fish plates and glasses. 
And put on those fish shorts while you're munching away...
BONJOUR POISSON D'AVRIL!
I had almost forgotten about Poisson d'avril. Thanks for reminding me. It's tme to think of some mischief now.
ReplyDeleteHi. I just pass by to say that, although I don't come in to your blog frequently I read all your posts through RSS feed, and I love all! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteGenial!!
ReplyDeleteThanks
Oh my goodness I forgot about this holiday almost! I just looked at the date and it is the 1st of April. Dear me! I must go and stick some fish on the backs of unsuspecting Parisians in the métro ;)
ReplyDeleteAs early as yesterday afternoon, la gattina was looking devilish. So far so good, but it's only 8.24am.
ReplyDeleteMwhahahaha.
MUCH more fun that coming to work and finding that someone has hidden your chair, your pencil cup, your stapler, your tape dispenser...
ReplyDeleteI want those shorts!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many yummy CHOCOLATE FISH!
ReplyDeleteOrdinairily I don't care for fish but this time I will make an exception!
Love your recent posts, and seeing dear Bear on his various adventures!
ReplyDeleteHe is really something.
Your posts makes my heart ache for Italy, and always, Paris!
More sil vous plait!
Best,
Patricia
Wow it's great..Fish can be use in a innumerable way..I like the chocolate fish specially..It's looking just awesome..
ReplyDeleteI did not know this French tradition. How fun. May Day in Paris is still my favorite though.
ReplyDeleteNice post, well researched as always! Love it!
ReplyDeleteJe vous souhaite un joli mois d' Avril, et ce n'est pas un poisson d' avril!
Hi, Carol!! That's great!! I didn't know about this chocolate fish april's first thing!! It's funny!! Here in Brazil april 1st is the lie day! We play jokes! have fun!!Kisses and Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteBig fish, little fish, April fish,
ReplyDeleteand chocolate at that! Merci :-)
Living in The Ocean State, I love seafood! Those shots of the plates in Venice look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe chocolates look great, too.
As for those shorts.....:)
Happy April!!
Thanks for writing such a great blog for the chocolate community.
ReplyDeleteDiane
My goodness, Carol. Great photos as ever. Lovely to see you back. Hope you had a good "rest" in Venice - or rather, a ball! Take care and here's to a great springtime. Speak soon, Jill xo
ReplyDeleteThe Italian chocolate fish are incredible!!! Dare I say they are the equal of the French?
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