Once more- the count down has started.

Posted on May 5, 2026 by pianomd

We leave in a few days – the suitcases are open and I’ve already started filling. That said- we still have some nice plans in the next two days including dinner tomorrow night at the Ferrandi Paris cooking school. I’ll let you know how it was but later.

Right now there are some things I’ve left out which I want to show you and there was, of course, today’s activity.

A few weeks ago we went to Hugguette- the fish restaurant with that great Pavlova dessert. Well- dinner had a vegetable that I’d never seen. Ii looked it up and turns out it is a variety of asparagus from the woods or asperge des bois.

These are the asperge des bois that I cooked. Very tender and sweet. Something new!
And something old- those of you who have followed my blogs all these years know that no trip to Paris is complete without lunch at Le Recamier the best restaurant in Paris to have a soufflé. My chocolate one – half eaten and behind it our cousin Ani ( who was visiting) Ani’s Madagascar vanilla with berry coulis sauce. george had the pistachio soufflé with chocolate sauce.

And just so I don’t forget — here is a version of pavlova made by a friend- a meringue is topped with whipped cream and berries.

In case you are wondering- it too was delicious.

There were a few photos I didn’t send of Calder’s works which I want to add here. His circus scenes especially which were delicate and charming and totally fun.

These were in small boxes. The photos are not great but maybe you can enlarged them to get a better idea of how wonderful these rarely seen works were. Below is a painting of his- a circus scene- also rarely shown. The room was dark and I couldn’t use the flash. Mr

Today we did a wine tasting at a place I noticed while walking in our neighborhood on our last trip. I passed a door and on it was written “Secret Wine Door”. I googled it and discovered it was a wine tasting venue conducted in English. So – I made a reservation last week for 12:00 noon today.

Inside the secret door- a lovely place with small tables and walls filled with wine. We had two whites- three reds- and a glass of champagne at the end. Each was paired with a delicious cheese. The owner discussed France’s wine regions, a little about how to order wine, how to sniff and taste and of course to drink it.
There were 15 of us- from the US and Canada. The wall above was fun.
My half-eaten cheeses. Totally delicious The menu is below.
Two very content tasters. I did ask for the traditional wine tasting “spit” bucket as I could not possibly drink all that wine and then walk home.
Another photo I didn’t send earlier but wanted to include- a cafe that sells coffee and flowers. And with your coffee you can have a dessert- the sign in the window says, “ all of our pastries are vegan except Paris Brest” which is a chocolate and cream dessert – not the one below.
This might be the final photo. Hope you’ve enjoyed our trip!!
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About pianomd

Retired medical doctor; a proud grandmother; have degrees in music, medicine and medical anthropology; love to travel. Live with my husband in New England and Paris. Love music, used to play the piano, and love to think of myself as a writer... but that remains to be seen.
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1 Response to Once more- the count down has started.

  1. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:
    May 5, 2026 at 8:15 pm

    My favorite saying on the wall is…save water, drink wine.
    Great pictures. Ty

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