Les Lebey de la Gastronomie

Last night les Lebey de la Gastronomie gave out the French 'oscars' to the creme de la creme.

I was invited to come taste by la creme de la creme, Il Gelato del Marchese

Tasting is a serious matter. Attention must be paid.

Especially to framboise et pistache. I did.

I paid a lot of attention to the mountain of fromage. I hardly touched the stuff in the US. So funny

Stacks of fat pods of vanille

Rum infused with vanilla pods.

Le Beurre Bordier offered endless

Flavored butters.

Saucissons anyone?

Vanilla madeleine-flavored honey in portable pouches by Honly.

The old fashioned stuff still in glass jars.

British jams by Tea Together supplies The Ritz and other top Paris names. I'll take the pineapple canelle

Épices

Demos..watch and wait to taste. The angst is too much for me. I'd rather grab a fromage triangle.

What they were wearing - short, black lacy skirts with bare legs.

What souvenirs I brought home. I'm addicted to tasting spoons and toothpick flags. They mount up in the silverware drawer. I didn't realize I'd also grabbed a cheese cow. Oh dear. Tasting mania!