Parisienne Pearls of Wisdom?

Chocolat l'Africain named for the African chocolate used in this "ancient" hot chocolate recipeFor the few remaining weekends I have in Paris, I plan to make Saturdays a day of decadence. I started last Saturday with a trip to Angelina. Most people who have visited Paris or who love chocolate know of Angelina- situated on the rue de Rivoli opposite the magnificent Tuilleries Gardens and near the Louvre, Angelina is famous for it’s silky, rich and heavenly hot chocolate which is more like drinking melted chocolate. Not only did I indulge in this wonderful hot chocolate but I also tried their almost as famous Mont Blanc- a very unique looking sweet (but not like Mont Blanc to my eye) with a meringue base topped with whipped cream covered in “noodles” of chestnut cream. I pride myself on my sweet tooth but this combination was even too much for me!

Mont Blanc or according to the American's- the "bomb"
Whilst waiting for my table I couldn’t help but hear the conversation of the Americans behind me. One seemed to have been in Paris a bit longer than the other and the “less experienced” one asked the “more experienced” one referring to the Mont Blanc- “what do you think that is?” “Well”, says the “more experienced” one, “that’s a bomb and that stuff on the top is chocolate mousse.” I had a hard time stifling my giggle and couldn’t believe that the “more experienced” one could be so adverse to saying “I don’t know.”  

There is some value in being able to say “I don’t know” which is part of the reason I am writing this blog. I have been brainstorming as to where to visit this Saturday. I have indulged in the best macaroons in Paris from Ladurée – tiny pieces of heaven! I have tasted the best ice cream in Paris from Berthillon but unfortunately the ice cream weather has passed. People who know better than me regularly treat me to cheeses and wines. My only thought at the moment is perhaps to visit Pierre Hermé’s shop who I understand is very famous for his pastries - some say his macaroons are better than Ladurée’s. But really, I just don’t know and I thought some of you out there might be able to give me some ideas. Feel free to leave a comment on the blog or email me.

Comments

[Christie]

YUM!

[TheBestMusic]

Hmmm the chocholate looks delicious...I get salivating when imagining drink the hot chocholate.
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