blé sucré - miam-miam

blé sucré

blé sucré is relatively new on the Paris bakery scene when one considers the legends of Ladurée and Pierre Hermé.  Founded by patissier Fabrice Le Bourdat, the list of temptations is long.  The quality is high and yet the prices are not.  So, what should you choose?

pain au chocolat, madeleine, and financier

Still hungry?

 éclair, croissant, chaussons aux pommes

More?

How about an assortment of macarons

 

 

blé sucré

7, rue Antoine Vollon

Métro Ledru Rollin

75012 Paris

 

Ladurée - miam-miam!

Ladurée

It is probably not a healthy way to start the week, 

but who could resist these lovelies?

Perhaps just share one with a friend.

miam-miam

Ladurée

21, rue Bonaparte

75006, Paris

Boulangerie St. Antoine - la Parisse

Boulangerie St. Antoine

The window was filled with tempting pastries, 

but we opted for baguettes for our spring soirée.  

I seem to remember pinching the end off of one before we left the street.

The reflections set the scene here in the heart of the Marais.

bon weekend

Boulangerie St. Antoine

29, Rue Saint Antoine

75004, Paris

Julien - pâtisserie

Julien

Perhaps not the best for the start of a healthy week, 

but I do see four things that make me drool in this display case.


At least there is no harm in looking

miam-miam!

Julien

73, Avenue Franklin D Roosevelt

75008, Paris

Eric Kayser - une tarte aux framboises

Eric Kayser's

raspberry tarte

Although it is not as healthy as a bowl of raspberries (perhaps), the delicious bed of custard and perfectly prepared pâte sablée makes it "almost healthy" and too divine to resist.

miam-miam

Eric Kayer

8, rue Monge

75005, Paris

La Petite Rose

La Petite Rose

La Petite Rose is perhaps one of my favorite quiet places for lunch with seating for about 8 people.  With a choice of two salads and a quiche, you will be delighted with the fresh selections.  On previous posts you have seen a sampling of their beautifully crafted pastries (here)  The chef is Miyuki Watanabe, a Japanese woman who was trained in Tokyo, came to Paris to work for Gérard Mulot, and then opened her own shop.  (merci Clotilde Dusoulier)

Oh, and the chocolates are divine!

(Valentine's Day is Friday)

La Petite Rose

11, boulevard de Courcelles

75008, Paris

 

Gérard Mulot - citron, citron vert, pistache!

Gérard Mulot

 

Some of the best macarons in Paris are found here. 

 

 

Although I make some very fine macarons,

I have never been able to make a tree. 

Perhaps it is because they are all too quickly consumed!

 

 

miam-miam

 

 

Gérard Mulot76, rue de Seine
Métro Odéon, Métro Mabillon 

vive le goûter! - La Pâtisserie des Rêves

vive le goûter!

Ah, yes, this is definitely the season!

There will be many "reformers" at my gym next week 

who have made New Year resolutions to get back in shape.  

Most of them will be gone by February.

Interestingly, this is the sign on the window of  

La Pâtisserie des Rêves on Rue du Bac.

La Pâtisserie des Rêves

93, rue du Bac

75007, Paris

 

Bûche de Noël - chez moi

Bûche de Noël

"yule log"

Adopting another French tradition, 

we welcome Christmas with a bûche de Noël.

Using a recipe inspired by the celebrated Paris pastry shop Ladurée, the bûche consists of a buttercream icing, a roulade of fine bittersweet chocolate, and a filling of rich semisweet chocolate.  The humidity and rainstorms steered us to marzipan rather than our preferred meringue mushrooms.  Here is a recipe in English and another here in French.  We used the English recipe.

This confection was a collaboration of daughter Holly, 

visiting French girl, and moi.  

...sending you Christmas wishes 

(still have to make Jesus' birthday cake)

Beyond

Ladurée - un petit déjeuner parfait

Ladurée

a perfect breakfast

After buying a selection of macarons, 

I peeked into the adjacent dining area for a quick look.

You probably notice the ample servings of breads.  

Do not worry as you will walk it off in Paris.

Ladurée

Rue Jacob

75006, Paris

Une tarte aux figues

Fig Tart

This pâtisserie was filled with tarts 

and the most unusual and colorful was this one of figs.  

Combined with the violet blooms and a perfectly formed pastry, 

this confection looks like a work of art.

miam-miam!

La Pâtisserie - Cyril Lignac

24, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

Gwen Choc - boulangerie

Gwen Choc

It is nearly impossible to find a "bad" boulangerie in Paris and each artisan boulangerie-patisserie has a loyal following.  The aroma of fresh bread wafts down the street and the lines form at the appointed hour...

Gwen Choc is a favorite in this area of the Marais.  My favorite neighborhood is Place Maubert and its Eric Kayser boulangerie...  be sure to ask for the Baguette Monge.

Gwen Choc

5, rue du Temple

75004, Paris

Lenôtre

Lenôtre


A little something for your  sweet-tooth on a Monday.

The Schuss cake is one of the crown jewels 
of a famous French cooking school: Lenôtre.  
The base is a sponge cake with a layer of mousse 
and a topping of whipped cream. 
The varieties and flavors are endless.


Although I admire the aesthetics of this dessert, 
I prefer a tart or a portion of chocolate.


How about you?

Lenôtre

15, boulevard de Courcelles

75008, Paris

La Petite Rose - salon de thé

La Petite Rose

This is one of my favorite lunch spots, 

just a short walk from Parc de Monceau.  

Gorgeous salads and delicious quiches

Well, selecting a dessert is a challenge!

La Petite Rose 11, boulevard de Courcelles Métro Villiers 75008 Paris

Séduction - Dalloyau

Seduction?

Indeed!

miam-miam

Dalloyau

5, boulevard Beaumarchais

75004, Paris

Métro Bastille

Square Trousseau - un kiosque à musique

Bandstand

Square Armand-Trousseau

This square is just a little park off the side of Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, but in many visits, we have seen Tai Chi excercises, an old men's club, ferocious snowball fights, very fast bikes and scooters (trottinettes), mamas and nanas, children of all ages, boules, and ping-pong games.

When you go, do not miss Le Square Trousseau, a café on the corner, 

and Blé Sucré, pâtisserie (Madeleine, financier, pain au chocolat, and more!)

Square Armand-Trousseau

Rues Antoine Vollon et Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine

Métro Ledru Rollin

75012 Paris

Boulangerie Pâtisserie Huré - cake vanille chocolat!

Delicious French Pastries

They are adorned with fruit and must, therefore, be very good for you.

If you prefer something savory, they have a selection of delicious baguette sandwiches.

miam-miam

Boulangerie Pâtisserie Huré

18, rue Rambuteau

75003, Paris

Jour du Macaron - 20 mars 2013

Jour du Macaron

Oh, how I wish that I was in Paris today to enjoy the celebration of macarons.  Started by Pierre Hermé several years ago, one could run to each of the stores for up to three free macarons at each.  For those who made it to every Pierre Hermé in Paris there was a beautiful box of macarons, a treasure chest.  Pierre Hermé made a charity donation in honor of the day.

The success of the day quickly put a halt to the free macaron hunt and end-of-day bonus.  Still, it would be fun to follow the map for a macaron-saturated day.

Pierre Hermé

all over Paris (and Beyond)

Baguette Monge et saucisson sec

Eric Kayser's 

Baguette Monge

Certainly there are many fine boulangeries in Paris but for me, the perfect baguette can be found at Eric Kayser (on Rue Monge).  You must ask for the Baguette Monge, and if you have good timing, it will be still warm from the oven.  

They are a little over 1€ - what a bargain.

For a little piece of heaven, step outside, pinch off the top, 

and take a bite while the steam fogs your face.

miam-miam

Baguette Monge, Eric Kayser

8, rue Monge (and other locations in Paris)

75005, Paris

Un café crème et un chocolat chaud

When two blog friends from different countries 

get together in Paris on a cold, misty day...

of course they take a break with pastries, 

warm beverages, many photos, and great conversation.

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie de la Tour Eiffel

21, avenue de la Bourdonnais

75007, Paris