Life between two cultures can pose some real risks. The other day, I almost put toothpaste (top) on my foot instead of analgesic cream (bottom). They’re both blue and white tubes, they both have U, L, and E in the names, and they both end in gel. Fortunately, I didn’t get that backward and put the anti-inflammatory cream on my teeth, but I do remember when I first met my French partner, Romain, he remarked on my big, white teeth, which is a cultural difference.
I started making your ice cream 3 weeks ago. Since then I have purchased a 3rd party attachment for my Kitchenaid mixer and your wonderful book, “The Perfect Scoop”. I made the custard-type vanilla ice cream twice in a week for our two sets of out of town guests and the Philadelphia chocolate for our third set of out of towners. I forgot how chocolate was supposed to taste--so good and fun to do something for people that no one else does--make home made ice cream!
I live in a tower-style condo in Bellevue WA (USA) and am very careful about buying things I have to store since I have less space in a condo than I had in my big house. But home made ice cream accoutrements very worth it and smaller than a separate ice cream maker. It works perfectly!
The vanilla ice cream had to be made sans vanilla bean as I had vanilla bean sticker-shock when one bean was $20. So I am on the lookout for reasonable beans and then making it again with the David-recommended bean. I used 3 t of vanilla in the place of the bean (4 too much when I tried it the second time).
Your “Perfect Scoop” book delighted me and my guests and with all the recent years of trying to eschew sugar and dessert, it’s so refreshing to cook “new” sweet things. My sweetie can’t resist though so he’s looking for neighbors who would like to take the bulk of my new dessert hobby so he doesn’t have to up-size his wardrobe.
Then, the other night I re-read L'Appart which delighted me again! Having gone through several American remodels which were for-the-most-part smooth, I empathized again with your unbelievable experience and am eagerly reading any nuggets you set forth about your second remodel.
Thanks for what you do. I am missing Paris as I love traveling there but enjoying being here in my feel-good urbane and customer-service-oriented American experience!!
Have you lived at your new apartment throughout the renovation or did you move in fairly recently? About to move myself after having lived in the same spot for over 20 years. Has had to use some dissociation with getting rid of stuff (read books).
I do not appreciate my comments being used by someone else on this newsletter to advocate for their political opinions. I'm surprised David would let this through. David, please ban this kind of rhetoric.
David. Your Newsletter is always a bright point in my day/week. I hope you will post some notes from your coming trip to the Basque region. I'm traveling there in May (San Sebastian is our base) and would love to know what you find. Keep up the great work.
David, your all clad saucier pot is fabulous and I have the same one, it is the best for sauces. Love your newsletter and the diagram re your loft. But where are the Pillsbury doughboys? Just thought I'd bug you about that. Cheers!
The Chartreuse situation!!! I’m glad to have an explanation for the scarcity other than the usual “supply chain” excuse. But now I’m on a bit of a panic! I have an unopened Yellow, a 1/3 bottle yellow, and 1/3 of a Smalley green!!! So, Yellow Cocktails and Alaskas are good but Last Words an others needing green are in jeopardy. I do applaud the Monks’ commitment, their monastic life must come first.
Re unruly lines and pushy people, among the very first words or phrases my Berliner boyfriend taught me when I first arrived in Berlin was "Die Reihe steht ganz weiter". Meaning the line starts way in the back. This to a perfectly sophisticated crowd in KDW "lying up" for Lenotre pastries and breads.
I always save your posts to read last. Like saving the mint in my chocolate chip mint ice cream, save the best for last! Enjoy the variety of things you write about. I would have loved to have been at the table with you and Phil. 😎
While reading the article about Fanny Cradock, all I could think was Jack Plotnick should play Fanny in a Netflix series! Of course, he'd have to smoke a few packs to get the voice down. LOL! Watch Jack's Disney Imagineer videos on YouTube and you'll get what I'm talking about.
I was an American student in Paris in the '70s and used to cross my fingers, when buying a baguette, that I would be handed one that wasn't too well done (since it was impossible to choose for oneself). Then one day I heard the French woman in front of me in line request "pas trop cuite" and I had the magic words to say.
I love your observations about the differences in American and French mindsets and behaviors. It’s one of the things I enjoy about visiting other countries. It always teaches me something about myself. It’s also one of the things I worry about if I’m going to make the move to France. Cheers David.
I started making your ice cream 3 weeks ago. Since then I have purchased a 3rd party attachment for my Kitchenaid mixer and your wonderful book, “The Perfect Scoop”. I made the custard-type vanilla ice cream twice in a week for our two sets of out of town guests and the Philadelphia chocolate for our third set of out of towners. I forgot how chocolate was supposed to taste--so good and fun to do something for people that no one else does--make home made ice cream!
I live in a tower-style condo in Bellevue WA (USA) and am very careful about buying things I have to store since I have less space in a condo than I had in my big house. But home made ice cream accoutrements very worth it and smaller than a separate ice cream maker. It works perfectly!
The vanilla ice cream had to be made sans vanilla bean as I had vanilla bean sticker-shock when one bean was $20. So I am on the lookout for reasonable beans and then making it again with the David-recommended bean. I used 3 t of vanilla in the place of the bean (4 too much when I tried it the second time).
Your “Perfect Scoop” book delighted me and my guests and with all the recent years of trying to eschew sugar and dessert, it’s so refreshing to cook “new” sweet things. My sweetie can’t resist though so he’s looking for neighbors who would like to take the bulk of my new dessert hobby so he doesn’t have to up-size his wardrobe.
Then, the other night I re-read L'Appart which delighted me again! Having gone through several American remodels which were for-the-most-part smooth, I empathized again with your unbelievable experience and am eagerly reading any nuggets you set forth about your second remodel.
Thanks for what you do. I am missing Paris as I love traveling there but enjoying being here in my feel-good urbane and customer-service-oriented American experience!!
Have you lived at your new apartment throughout the renovation or did you move in fairly recently? About to move myself after having lived in the same spot for over 20 years. Has had to use some dissociation with getting rid of stuff (read books).
30 years ago In Amsterdam I tried a Mexican place. I still regret it with all my heart.
I do not appreciate my comments being used by someone else on this newsletter to advocate for their political opinions. I'm surprised David would let this through. David, please ban this kind of rhetoric.
Yes, come to Hawaii. I live on the Big Island. You are always welcome.
Janie
David. Your Newsletter is always a bright point in my day/week. I hope you will post some notes from your coming trip to the Basque region. I'm traveling there in May (San Sebastian is our base) and would love to know what you find. Keep up the great work.
David, your all clad saucier pot is fabulous and I have the same one, it is the best for sauces. Love your newsletter and the diagram re your loft. But where are the Pillsbury doughboys? Just thought I'd bug you about that. Cheers!
We were in San Sebastián at the end of January. Many very hardy men and women swimming!
The Chartreuse situation!!! I’m glad to have an explanation for the scarcity other than the usual “supply chain” excuse. But now I’m on a bit of a panic! I have an unopened Yellow, a 1/3 bottle yellow, and 1/3 of a Smalley green!!! So, Yellow Cocktails and Alaskas are good but Last Words an others needing green are in jeopardy. I do applaud the Monks’ commitment, their monastic life must come first.
Re unruly lines and pushy people, among the very first words or phrases my Berliner boyfriend taught me when I first arrived in Berlin was "Die Reihe steht ganz weiter". Meaning the line starts way in the back. This to a perfectly sophisticated crowd in KDW "lying up" for Lenotre pastries and breads.
I always save your posts to read last. Like saving the mint in my chocolate chip mint ice cream, save the best for last! Enjoy the variety of things you write about. I would have loved to have been at the table with you and Phil. 😎
While reading the article about Fanny Cradock, all I could think was Jack Plotnick should play Fanny in a Netflix series! Of course, he'd have to smoke a few packs to get the voice down. LOL! Watch Jack's Disney Imagineer videos on YouTube and you'll get what I'm talking about.
I was an American student in Paris in the '70s and used to cross my fingers, when buying a baguette, that I would be handed one that wasn't too well done (since it was impossible to choose for oneself). Then one day I heard the French woman in front of me in line request "pas trop cuite" and I had the magic words to say.
Travel or living abroad sure shuts down the autopilot! It's like pilates for the brain.
Keep on reading those tubes, David:o)
Good to know! Merci!
I love your observations about the differences in American and French mindsets and behaviors. It’s one of the things I enjoy about visiting other countries. It always teaches me something about myself. It’s also one of the things I worry about if I’m going to make the move to France. Cheers David.