Huge snow white meringues topped with almonds are ready to be hacked into pieces and passed around to eager children or, for the grown ups, as an accompaniment to after-dinner espressos.
15 May 2015
Almond meringues
Huge snow white meringues topped with almonds are ready to be hacked into pieces and passed around to eager children or, for the grown ups, as an accompaniment to after-dinner espressos.
13 May 2015
Montmartre village
Just being in Montmartre can feel like you’re in a vintage postcard.
"The most Parisian neighborhood in Paris" still attracts artist and writer residents... though not the penniless kind anymore.
"The most Parisian neighborhood in Paris" still attracts artist and writer residents... though not the penniless kind anymore.
12 May 2015
Handcrafted toys within
Like sentries keeping guard, wooden bears stand outside the entrance to a charming shop that specializes in artisanale toys.
11 May 2015
A strawberry like no other
Now that strawberries (in France that means the much awaited gariguette) and raspberries are in season, expect expert pastry makers like Carl Marletti to come up with delicious ways to make good use of them.
10 May 2015
9 May 2015
Plus de fleurs...
Yesterday's images were viewed so many times that I decided to post a few more - just in time for Mother's Day.
In France La Fête des Mères falls on May 31st this year.
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Plus de fleurs, plus de bonheur - The more flowers, the more happiness - French saying
8 May 2015
May flowers
The scent of fresh flowers wafting from this shop adds an uplifting accent to the morning.
The sheer number of florists in Paris attests to the importance of flowers.
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