Tea al fresco

Late afternoon tea-and-scones French style on the gardens of an ancient church.

The Tea Caddy

14 rue Saint-Julien le Pauvre 75005

California dreamin'

"... So imagine being contacted by insatiable foodie friends from California, with whom you’ve shared many a stellar meal, announcing that they are returning to Paris (...) for five days of “extreme fooding” (...) and they’d love it if you (and French hubby as well) would join them?" 

 

Above: Asiago seaweed gougères at VERJUS; crunchy smoked fish cream-filled starter at DAVID TOUTAIN; obscene soufflés at Ducasse's CHAMPEAUX; a pre-dessert "surprise" at VERJUS...

 

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Thanks to one / all for your unwavering support as well as behind-the-scenes comments and input. Enjoy! - BPJ

 

California Dreamin': A Paris Restaurant Marathon

Pucking around

Roller hockey in full force on the Place Saint-Sulpice.

Baskets and cases

Shopping baskets, caddies and tote bags signal a market is nearby.

Extra fat, please

Extra gras (extra fat) was the selling point on these Camembert boxes from bygone days, the more the better.

 

Dignified

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A statue of a lion sits upright outside the city's main town hall.

Dessert art

Ball of coconut cream atop passion fruit sponge cake.