I went looking for Fall Paris letter ideas this week, inspired by Monique’s beautiful wet leaves 🍁 I was imagining Paris Fall desserts, like madeleines, mille feuilles and flans swirling in concentric circles. The French word is tourbillon - whirlwind. I ate a cinnamon Babka at Galeries Gourmandes to get in the mood.
THANK YOU DEAR PBers for buying me cups of Ko-Fi ☕️ last week 👏👏👏 It definitely helps get me in the right frame of mind. I really appreciate your support❤️Back to Paris Fall desserts usually in shades of tan.
And picking up leaves 🍁 off the pavement. Paris leaves don’t come close to brilliant Canadian or New England leaves 🍁 It’s something you accept when living here 🤷♀️ More signs of Fall around Paris like fresh figs and shiitaki mushrooms. I have dried ones sitting in the closet…waiting But no Cèpes. Have you tried these? I meant to buy a petit potiron for inspiration but they were bought up by pharmacies for their vitrines. Parisians love dressing up and partying for Halloween. As for trick or treating, not so sure..? This is Ruth Ribeaucourt, the book’s photographer signing. She is not Antoinette Poisson). The name originates after Madame du Pompadour, whose real name was Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson. “Antoinette” is the creation of two French guys, Jean-Babtiste Martin & Vincent Farelly. Their new book from Flammarion, Chez Antoinette Poisson, will be out October 26 in the US. Available now in their shop on 12, rue Saint Stabin, 75011. Solli & I went to their book launch last week & fell in love with this inspiring book. And in love with their Baba au rhum (subtilely rummy unlike drenched Paris Babas). This week I went in search of the epicerie who provided the Babas, Lastre …just for Fall inspiration
Hidden off rue Cler, on rue de Grenelle with no Babas in sight, but many other tempting tastes. They specialize in pâté en croute. I got a slice of crispy apple tarte and a gougeres. I wouldn’t have minded getting a lot more of their inspirational goodies 👍
So that’s what if you’re an artist, you do to get inspiration. Back to drawing automne leaves
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❤️Bonne Friday dear PBers ❤️
Cepes are amazing! The Italians call them porcini mushrooms. Sauteed with garlic and parsley and tossed with pasta is one great way to eat them. Bon appetit!
ReplyDeleteOh I know Porcini! Wonderful! I never connected the two mushrooms ❤️
DeleteYum…that cinnamon babka makes me want to curl up by the fire with a coffee (Ko-fi?). While fall foliage can be spectacular, I’m not a fan of the season. Those once colorful leaves are now brown, crinkly, falling from the trees, needing to be raked up into huge piles. Bah humbug!
ReplyDeleteI’ll just continue to indulge in your autumnal deserts by the fire, perhaps with that fab Antoinette Poison book and try to ignore the cold blustery weather to come.
Lovely images Bonnie L., though I am not ready to curl up in front of any fireplaces ❤️
DeleteI love fall and wish I could be in Paris to enjoy it! Maybe try my first babka, a hot chocolate at Angelina, and watch the Parisians float by in their Halloween costumes. What will you be wearing Carol?🗼❤️
ReplyDeleteHahahaha What dreamy images you create Ga ☺️❤️
DeleteLove figs! I have a fig tree which is currently covered with figs. Even though I live in the south the temps have dropped and I’m afraid all the figs will be lost. Our temps in September were so hot that that plants are blooming now which should not be. The figs are one of them.
ReplyDeleteFig tree problems sound very appealing…☺️
DeleteYes! Try cèpes! A trip to Paris isn’t complete without purchasing a large jar of dried cèpes at G Detou. So convenient to have on hand to toss into a soup, casserole, or rice dish.
ReplyDeleteLastre has been on my ‘list’ for a long time. Their pate en croûte looks fabulous. Lucky you!
You never said a word re:Lastre.
DeleteWe had their pâte at the party. Two flavors - citron and pistache
Superb!
I love seeing the colors and foods of Parisian fall. Even the brownish leaves. And those Printemps windows are stunners. I've never been to Paris in the fall -- I bet it's terrific.
ReplyDeleteParis in Fall & Spring = the BEST time of year! ❤️
DeleteLove receiving PB and enjoy your delightful drawings. Have a croissant with your Ko-fi 🥐 V.
ReplyDeleteThank you V. Very kind ☺️
DeleteThe book "Chez Antoinette Poisson" is already available on Amazon.com (USA).
ReplyDeleteThat was the pub date they gave me. It is already available here in both English & French.
Delete:) Made me smile..always do..but wider..lol I thought the photo looked familiar..then I read..:) Clueless I was..Marbrés are still faves.. sacristains.. the book looks beautiful:)
ReplyDelete☺️ I didn’t ask permission 🙏 Don’t sue me 🤞
DeleteWhen you see pictures of Paris you miss it so much. When you are there you know you will miss it the minute you are leaving for DG and look back to catch the last glimpse of the city. When you haven't been able to return for a few years you even miss it more! It is hard to understand that a city you have never lived in except briefly and are thousands of miles away from has such a pull. I don't feel that way about San Francisco or LA or Honolulu. It's not explainable.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes feel that way and I live here! ☺️❤️
DeleteAhh...that's the mystery of Paris.
ReplyDeleteI loved the Printemps display. I love color and that was fab. I liked the rest just that was unique. Lynne
ReplyDeleteYou are a true inspiration, I love being an arm chair Flaneur avec toi. Merci B.
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Deleteyour newsletter is the best! G.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about you and you work. In June, I am bringing my 18 yr. old granddaughter to Paris for her graduation. I hope we can get a lesson from you..
ReplyDeleteCan we treat you to lunch or dinner?