Boulanger de la Tour, Cake au Citron

A new boulangerie opened, Boulanger de la Tour/ la Tour d'Argent 19 quai de la Tournelle, 75005

Just think. You can eat the same baguettes as guests at Tour d'Argent are eating..

This lemon cake looked divine, 'le Week-end'. Perfect gift for a visit. When JEFFREY BAILEY invited us to Chez Kate B and B in St.Maur we couldn't resist taking a cake. St. Maur des Fosses is a short15 minute ride on RER A from Nation. A darling, cosy place to escape from the hubub of Paris yet still very close to the center.

Both Jeffrey (American) and his wife Catherine (French) are artists

So oodles of art decorates their B and B. Much more fun than a sterile hotel in paris.

Bear was delighted.

Catherine made us a trés French lunch - omlette with sautéd zuccini, onions, potatoes.

Four beaten eggs thrown on top, browned a bit and turn.

Served with beets, green apple, fennel and haricot vert salad.

At last the scrumptous cake! Very light. Much lighter than a pound cake and not too sweet. Perfection.

Ages ago I bought this interior preparatory sketch from Jeffrey. Givenchy's salon no less.

Lately I've been hanging out at the Paris Opera dreaming of painting the gold grandeur.

So with a little arm-twisting, Jeffrey gave me a mini lesson in painting gold effects. Much practice is required to tackle the Opera Garnier.

Catherine gives evening classes in her studio. Note all the champagne glasses on the shelf. I asked if that was for after class? Non, non. We drink champagne all through the class. OK!!

Living the 'Champange life' would be dining at  La Tour d'Argent now and then. You could also buy their baguettes across the street. Or have your very own cake au cirtron watercolor with Paris letters on ETSY. You'll find chez Kate B and B easily on Google.

 Bisous, bisous from Bear