Omg, Jason it is isn't it, I'm obsessed with cakes and bakeries (my dad's a baker and I grew up living above our shop and I worked a couple of years as a wedding cake maker), and France knows how to do pastry better than anyone.
Omg, Jason it is isn't it, I'm obsessed with cakes and bakeries (my dad's a baker and I grew up living above our shop and I worked a couple of years as a wedding cake maker), and France knows how to do pastry better than anyone.
Back in 1987/1988 we lived on the outskirts of Paris for a whole year - a place called La Celle St Cloud. Just the other side of Versailles, where we passed the palace on most days.
I loved it but I was glad to get home. In general I found the Parisiennes to be rude and unfriendly but, I suppose, that's a bit like most major cities.
The atmosphere though, that was incredible. We were there for Keith's work and so I had most days to myself. Even though I had a little one, we went a week after Tom's first birthday, I travelled the length and breadth of the metro.
Now I'm lost in the realms of nostalgia and can't remember the initial question, so I'll have to use this:
Di x
Su' xx
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Oh my you guys n gals make Paris sound wonderful -
I went once but found it was full of French people
The Italians seem to prefer me to the French...go figure
Nic x
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It's a state of mind. I think French women are brought up to think they are wonderful. And there's something wonderful about that. Women could certainly do with a boost. But I can't be getting on with people who can't see their own faults. It's like they lack a sense of humour.
I went to Paris while i was doing A level French and everyone kept speaking English to me Not very helpful! Lol!
There are some lovely sights though. If you love Impressionists work (like me), the Musee D'Orsay is a must!
We totally have the same taste... although saying that there aren't many things in the pastry world that I don't get on with Chocolate brioche (sorry Su!) and pan aux chocolat are my faves. I would love to try some calissons, almonds are the best nuts!
I've had to curb the baking a little since moving to Newcastle as I'm not lucky like you with the waistline and have been on a diet for a long time. When I was younger I could bake anything and dad would let me sell it in the shop.
I love the smell of baking, I miss waking up to it and nipping down to the shop in the morning for so fresh its still hot and squashy bread THE best smell (and probably taste) is fresh fruit loaf... very underrated for some reason!
I've tried not to stress dad out about our wedding cake, as you can imagine its very important to him and if he wasn't happy with it he could end up not enjoying himself on the day... so I've opted for cupcakes, this means we can all get involved (me, dad and my sisters) and just have fun and go completely over the top. So I think it'll look cool and taste fab but I have no idea how it will turn out visually. We'll see, I'm going ebay crazy looking for cases, recipes and decorations.
I found the people in France a little hostile, but if they decide they like you then they are lovely... just don't argue with a French person, they LOVE to argue
I know! How much have you got left to do? I have cake, music and vows... I think thats it, still scary, we're going to be 'Mrs'! I've got a friend who will be the photographer so I'll make an album on here or something, can't wait to see yours!
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