Saturday, November 5, 2011

A QUICK NOTE FROM FRANCE

Croque Monsieur is my favorite sandwich of all time. It is a toasted creamy, cheesy, little bit salty (from the ham) delight. A bite of it along with a mouthful of vinegary salad is truly divine. Another favorite? Crepes Suzette, thin, thin, thin pancake served warm, drenched in orange liqueur, bits of orange peel float around it to give you a little "bite."

I never gain weight while I am in France. I think it is a combination of walking (a lot-every day) and the spectacular food. I eat like a starving truck driver (anything I want-no diet here) but the food is so fulfilling I am sated...and find myself satisfied in a way that rarely happens in the U.S.

Yum.

7 comments:

  1. We had that sandwich when we were in France in May! Good food and memories!!!

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  2. Petit Robert Bistro in Boston (Needham, Brighton) has a great Croque Monsieur - and my favorite, Croque Madame.

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  3. Hey girl! Hope your having the time of your life! Love ya!
    tot

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  4. Thanks for the info Matilda-I will check it out for sure!

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  5. Oh...Jackie....did you have to do that?? I haven't had awesome French food like that in YEARS!! You've started the longings..... Enjoy - and eat tons for me! (Don't forget the pastries!!) ;o) Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  6. Jackie!
    You are torturing me!
    Sounds like you are having a fabulous time. I can't wait to hear about your visit to Pascal Palun's studio...read Corey's account and impressions.
    I'm a big fan and have several pieces I bought at Anthro a few years ago....oo la la!
    Now...go eat some more! Enjoy every minute!
    :)

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  7. Bonjour Jackie!
    Glad to see you are having a delicious time!!

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