Summer's here…with lots of stories about what's going on in Paris, recipe links to use the bounty of summer fruits and berries, boating on the Seine, and my brush with American Gladiator fame - and more!
I made the cherry compote yesterday. It is so delicious over vanilla ice cream! Thanks for the recipe! After years of cooking, I finally invested in a cherry pitter last year....a necessity here!
Sorry you were poorly, how fortunate to have a personal chef and DR. in the house.
I love Cherry season!
I also have been harvesting my home grown Raspberries - bumper crop this year all coming at once(which is a first). I grow Bristol Black raspberries, Anne Gold, Double Gold, Brandywine, and Heritage Red Raspberries.
Here in Wisconsin chocolates have been challenging to find and when I do find the brands I love - it is small packages. You are correct the last few years good chocolate prices have been rising.
Many people traditionally take their vacations in France (and in Europe) in July and August, so a number of people will be leaving town. The city is really in full-on construction mode with lots of street and métro closures, with more to come. (And no one believes the Seine will be ready for swimmers in less than 3 weeks. The water is still testing poorly.) However I think it'll come together once we get closer to the date & fingers crossed all goes well.
Wonderful newsletter, as always!!! I was in Paris for the first week of June, and the weather was superb!!! I can't imagine being there thru the olympics... I just pitted 30 lbs of sour cherries, my obsession. Cherry hand pies tonite!!!
Thanks for another great newsletter. I am not a baker, however, I had forgotten how easy clafoutis is to make. I will be picking up more cherries Thursday at Marin Farmers market, and making.😎
People in France don't bake at home with the same fervor as we do in the States (because there are so many good bakeries) but clafoutis is really easy to make and it is a staple of home baking in France for a reason : )
Hello David, thank you for all the updates on what’s what is Paris and especially during the Olympics. Our son and his wife will be in Paris at the end of the main events but when the Para-Olympics will still be on, so I guess the road blocks for traffic will still be the same. Glad you didn’t get full blown Covid and that you were well looked after, thankfully both my husband and I have missed out so far, but as they say “never say never”. Thank you also for the recipes, if I don’t make them this week they will still be on file, I just need to note where I have seen the ones I choose.
Paris is somewhat of a knot right now with lots of street closures and transit changes. My friend Heather of Secrets of Paris just did a post about getting around Paris this summer, that you might want to pass along to your son: https://secretsofparis.com/practical/getting-around-paris-olympics/
Cherry season is over here in Northern California, but Costco has 2# package of beautiful, large cherries from Washington. So of course I had to buy 1 containers to make your cherry compote. And the Whole Foods also had large bags of sweet cherries and I had to buy them too! Just finished the compote and put it in the freezer, delicious!!! Next up is the cherry clafoutis!
Hi David! I love your writing so much and am happy to be a paid subscriber. I haven't visited France for many years, and living in southern California it's a big trip to visit. BUT, it's time to go!! I know that the weather can be wacky, but if I'm avoiding the horrible heat & crowds (I'm a huge walker), what months do you recommend?? 😊 Laurie Lasala-Tuttle
Glad you're enjoying the newsletter! The best months to come to Paris are October and April/May/June, when the weather is milder and there are less-visitors. We've had some brutal heatwaves in the last few summers and the city isn't quite set up to cope with heat, but walking is a great way to get around : )
I can't load metro rides on my phone either, whereas my husband can. I think it's because my phone is too old. If Romain's phone can do it, then he can load your Navigo as well.
I have a new iPhone 15, so it's a little strange I can't do it, but I just updated the app and there was a notice of some "improvements" so hopefully that's fixed.
I always look forward to reading your newsletters with a good cup of coffee. My husband and I just returned from France where we perused many markets, but happened to stop by a foie gras stand at Marche Maubert, and wow... bringing home two cans was not enough!
Enjoy cherry season + wishes for a smooth (as can be?) election season... gearing up for ours.
I made the cherry compote yesterday. It is so delicious over vanilla ice cream! Thanks for the recipe! After years of cooking, I finally invested in a cherry pitter last year....a necessity here!
Sorry you were poorly, how fortunate to have a personal chef and DR. in the house.
I love Cherry season!
I also have been harvesting my home grown Raspberries - bumper crop this year all coming at once(which is a first). I grow Bristol Black raspberries, Anne Gold, Double Gold, Brandywine, and Heritage Red Raspberries.
Here in Wisconsin chocolates have been challenging to find and when I do find the brands I love - it is small packages. You are correct the last few years good chocolate prices have been rising.
And I love your newsletter!
Thanks! : )
Many people traditionally take their vacations in France (and in Europe) in July and August, so a number of people will be leaving town. The city is really in full-on construction mode with lots of street and métro closures, with more to come. (And no one believes the Seine will be ready for swimmers in less than 3 weeks. The water is still testing poorly.) However I think it'll come together once we get closer to the date & fingers crossed all goes well.
I think I would take my vacation now or when the Olympics start! So much chaos going to happen!
Wonderful newsletter, as always!!! I was in Paris for the first week of June, and the weather was superb!!! I can't imagine being there thru the olympics... I just pitted 30 lbs of sour cherries, my obsession. Cherry hand pies tonite!!!
Thank you David, that was very thoughtful, I’m sure our son and his partner will appreciate reading this information 🤗
Thanks for another great newsletter. I am not a baker, however, I had forgotten how easy clafoutis is to make. I will be picking up more cherries Thursday at Marin Farmers market, and making.😎
People in France don't bake at home with the same fervor as we do in the States (because there are so many good bakeries) but clafoutis is really easy to make and it is a staple of home baking in France for a reason : )
Hello David, thank you for all the updates on what’s what is Paris and especially during the Olympics. Our son and his wife will be in Paris at the end of the main events but when the Para-Olympics will still be on, so I guess the road blocks for traffic will still be the same. Glad you didn’t get full blown Covid and that you were well looked after, thankfully both my husband and I have missed out so far, but as they say “never say never”. Thank you also for the recipes, if I don’t make them this week they will still be on file, I just need to note where I have seen the ones I choose.
Paris is somewhat of a knot right now with lots of street closures and transit changes. My friend Heather of Secrets of Paris just did a post about getting around Paris this summer, that you might want to pass along to your son: https://secretsofparis.com/practical/getting-around-paris-olympics/
Cherry season is over here in Northern California, but Costco has 2# package of beautiful, large cherries from Washington. So of course I had to buy 1 containers to make your cherry compote. And the Whole Foods also had large bags of sweet cherries and I had to buy them too! Just finished the compote and put it in the freezer, delicious!!! Next up is the cherry clafoutis!
Hi David! I love your writing so much and am happy to be a paid subscriber. I haven't visited France for many years, and living in southern California it's a big trip to visit. BUT, it's time to go!! I know that the weather can be wacky, but if I'm avoiding the horrible heat & crowds (I'm a huge walker), what months do you recommend?? 😊 Laurie Lasala-Tuttle
Glad you're enjoying the newsletter! The best months to come to Paris are October and April/May/June, when the weather is milder and there are less-visitors. We've had some brutal heatwaves in the last few summers and the city isn't quite set up to cope with heat, but walking is a great way to get around : )
I can't load metro rides on my phone either, whereas my husband can. I think it's because my phone is too old. If Romain's phone can do it, then he can load your Navigo as well.
I have a new iPhone 15, so it's a little strange I can't do it, but I just updated the app and there was a notice of some "improvements" so hopefully that's fixed.
We made your Cherry Clafoutis recipe.... Fabulous, YUM!!!
So happy you liked it!
I always look forward to reading your newsletters with a good cup of coffee. My husband and I just returned from France where we perused many markets, but happened to stop by a foie gras stand at Marche Maubert, and wow... bringing home two cans was not enough!
Enjoy cherry season + wishes for a smooth (as can be?) election season... gearing up for ours.
That's a nice little market and the cheese store there, Laurent Dubois, is fabulous!
We went and got the stinkiest most unique-tasting cheese we’ve ever tried! Loved it + already can’t wait to return.
The link to Zap didn't work.
By coincidence, she had her website redone yesterday so it was down.
Here is the link: https://www.rayehollitt.com/
Thank you!
So glad you talked about the Cherry compote. I made it once and will definitely make next week. So good!
David, I made your granola recipe. So good...I keep snaking on it...
Happy you like it - I make it all the time!