We've noticed over the past few days, as well as on previous visits, that the French seem to have a love affair with fast food. But being French, their definition of fast food goes well beyond MacDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Because most kitchens in their apartments have little more than a small refrigerator, a two burner cooker and a microwave, it is difficult, if not impossible, to make anything very complicated. Therefore, take-away, takes on a whole new dimension. Not only are barbecued chickens and quiches available, there are roasted joints of beef and pork, even whole baby sucking pig. Quiches, of course, there are in great variety, but there is also beouf bourginion, paella, curries and fish dishes.
A visit this morning to the market in Avenue President Wilson in the 16th arrondissment brought together all the sights, sounds and smells of baked goods, cooked foods and fresh fish as well as flowers from the many stalls. Paris is a feast for the senses and the sense of smell is often overwhelming.
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| Cooked Meats |
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| Paella |
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| Fish Dishes |
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| Escargots |
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| Roasting Chicken, Beef and sucking Pig |
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| Beouf Bourginion |
I must congratulate you two on your ability to enjoy travel in far more detail than anyone else we know. The photos and commentary are excelent. The escargot look delicious! Biruta and I already dined on pork tenderloin done outside on the barbie along with two ears of corn roasted there as well. Add some baked beans (with a bit of salt pork just to ensure that it is kosher) and finish with a large bowl of fresh fruit. Still, the food in Paris always trumps most anywhere else. We enjoy your photos and commentary on the places that we have visited and many that we have not. Clearly, you are having fun and that is what it is all about.
ReplyDeleteWe leave for the Galapagos this coming Friday. I have packed my carry on rollerboard and my allowed carry on for all of my camera equipment and Acer net book. Too bad that I have to work four days next week. We spent much of today cleaning the house just enough to get the EPA to remove the "BIOHAZARD" sign from our door. The Kendall Hostel Association won't even give us one star, but did agree to declare us "fit for human habitation". Your room is ready and the sheets are clean. I am still planning to meet you at MIA. We can arrange details after we return from Galapagos on April 29. We will continue to enjoy your trip vicariously.
Barry