Last Friday I went to the opening of the new SALON DE LA PATISSIERIE at Porte de versailles. Here's my haul of irresistable goodies + tons of envelope stuffers. I came home loaded.
This stunning tin i got for 5€ minus the macarons made by BRUNO LAFFARGUE.
I raided the Italian stand, AGRIMONTANA from the Piedmonte area. This wild, black cherry jam is seriously dangerous.
So was their panettone (the small one) long gone.
The absolute best chocolate in the world and a well-kept secret is Italian, DOMORI. Only selling 1-pound slabs of this amazing chocolate made from the best beans in the world, Venezuelan Criolla. I was chipping away at it, hourly and finally unloaded it on my guy at the copyshop. He will never eat bad chockie bars again. Ruined for life. This is a must-taste if you're lucky enough to come across it.
I deeply admired DALLOYAU's exquisite pastries like this cherry number.
And painted it later without tasting. You have to know your limits at these events.
The Salon was heaven for anyone who actually bakes.
Though there was plenty to keep snackers occupied.
Many, many free demos
And grand pastry chefs sharing their secrets.
Special small ateliers were offered by the Ritz, Fauchon, Valrhona chocolat and other top-drawer brands. Note the elegant Ritz chef in the background foraging in the fridge. They don't appear to eat do they...?
Have any of you tried this tumeric sirop? It looked so enticing color-wise and the packaging.
Meanwhile the rest of Paris was picnicking by the Seine. The ravaged grass yet to recover from our March floods didn't seem to make a bit of difference to Parisians, always happy to lounge outdoors and eat at the drop of a hat.
More picnicking in the adorable windows of toy shop, L'EPEE DE BOIS, near rue Mouffetard. I'm running back there soon as I finish painting a tiny enamel child's cup and saucer I fell in love with yesterday..more my cup of tea than cake molds truth be told, but if you love cake do plan to attend next year's SALON DE LA PATISSERIE by all means.
So much cute stuff:) That's a salon I would really enjoy.You've always painted pastries..jams ..teacups..so beautifully!Did I mention cherries and apricots? LOL..not enough room here:)
It all looks delicious - both to eat & look at. Love those water colors and you did them so quickly. Also love that tin, I seem to have become addicted to gathering up French tins as they are all so delightful and different shapes & colors.
I love all your posts, but this one filled to the brim with cherries was especially enticing for some reason. Do you have a print for sale of the bowl of cherries atop the checkered tablecloth? I ADORE it. Please say yes......
I LOVE the tin! Very impressed you bought it without the 10 macarons in it! This salon looks delicious, who knew the best chocolate was Italian?! I am writing that for when I am in Europe later this year (I will be studying in Salzburg from 9 months from October then travelling for a couple of months before returning to Australia. I hope to visit Paris at least a few times so will be in touch, I would love to meet up with you and go on a Paris adventure - even if you are known at the avalanche, he he). :)
Luscious cherries!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo much cute stuff:) That's a salon I would really enjoy.You've always painted pastries..jams ..teacups..so beautifully!Did I mention cherries and apricots? LOL..not enough room here:)
ReplyDeleteAddicted to jam jars...my downfall.
DeleteYou would absolutely LOVE this Saln. Come next year Monique!
Wonderful Carole!
ReplyDeleteI SO ENJOY your studio table shots.
ReplyDeleteDivine! You said previously there would be more coming and this one is glorious.
Thank you!
It all looks delicious - both to eat & look at. Love those water colors and you did them so quickly. Also love that tin, I seem to have become addicted to gathering up French tins as they are all so delightful and different shapes & colors.
ReplyDeleteHAHA! You are a walking tornado. I remember one time we met at Le Sélect and within two minutes the table looked just like this. Don't change....
ReplyDeleteA friend used to refer to me as, AVALANCHE too.
DeleteMy reputation proceeds me...ahem 😄
I love all your posts, but this one filled to the brim with cherries was especially enticing for some reason. Do you have a print for sale of the bowl of cherries atop the checkered tablecloth?
ReplyDeleteI ADORE it. Please say yes......
I wish I did Nancy...only original watercolors so far. These cherries are Fresh! 🍒🍒
DeleteI LOVE the tin! Very impressed you bought it without the 10 macarons in it! This salon looks delicious, who knew the best chocolate was Italian?! I am writing that for when I am in Europe later this year (I will be studying in Salzburg from 9 months from October then travelling for a couple of months before returning to Australia. I hope to visit Paris at least a few times so will be in touch, I would love to meet up with you and go on a Paris adventure - even if you are known at the avalanche, he he). :)
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow Looks terrific
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