How could the French possibly have a party and serve champagne that isn't champagne? Things are cracking there for sure! Your baguettes are boffo and your croissants look sublime. But you def need a manicure, quick!
I think LCB is just too cheap to serve champagne to students. After further investigation it was revealed to be sparkling cider. Which is why I had no idea what it was because I never drink sparkling cider. Ugh!
You are remarkable! How do you have the patience? I am in awe. Any chance that chipped nail made it into the dough?😂. Love you girl! Your baguettes look STUNNING, by the way!!!!
Amy, your croissants and pan au chocolate look superb! And the raisin-eyed, poppy seed hedgehog is so cute. Your stamina and boulangerie skills are quite impressive. The Sargent exhibit was a perfect distraction. So glad you made it. Thank you for the post!
Your pains au chocolat and croissants look A+ professional to me!!! I must agree with you, I too would purchase the 2 euro baguette, rather than go to all that trouble....I'm so proud of you though. Would you please explain the HUGE brush in your backpack!! Also, can't you just eat the warm pastries as they come out of the oven? That's torture!! Lastly, do you think Madame X was really that pale? Miss you! Wish I was there to go shopping with you tomorrow...and to eat your yummy boulangerie creations!
The giant brush is a pastry brush for cleaning the granite counter of excess flour. You would be amazed at how flour dust is everywhere! And Madame X was using some illicit products to make herself that pale--in Victorian times I think it was frowned upon or at least gossiped about --kind of like Botox or filler. Also--no eating on the job. Big no no.
The cap is so chic! Love this story. It reminded me of when my father took a baguette class back in the 80s. He made some at home and the kneading and slapping of the dough was hilarious. Always love your Paris stories. Happy New Year!
How could the French possibly have a party and serve champagne that isn't champagne? Things are cracking there for sure! Your baguettes are boffo and your croissants look sublime. But you def need a manicure, quick!
I think LCB is just too cheap to serve champagne to students. After further investigation it was revealed to be sparkling cider. Which is why I had no idea what it was because I never drink sparkling cider. Ugh!
You are remarkable! How do you have the patience? I am in awe. Any chance that chipped nail made it into the dough?😂. Love you girl! Your baguettes look STUNNING, by the way!!!!
God! it is a distinct possiblility--my nails are down to the quick!
Amy, your croissants and pan au chocolate look superb! And the raisin-eyed, poppy seed hedgehog is so cute. Your stamina and boulangerie skills are quite impressive. The Sargent exhibit was a perfect distraction. So glad you made it. Thank you for the post!
Your hat is fabulous! So are the croissants.
WOW....that is hard work but looks so yummy!! Jealous of the sales tomorrow. Enjoy my friend. xoxo
Amy, the headline of this story could be Runway Chef! The cap is the perfect adornment and makes the croissants you created look even tastier.
Your pains au chocolat and croissants look A+ professional to me!!! I must agree with you, I too would purchase the 2 euro baguette, rather than go to all that trouble....I'm so proud of you though. Would you please explain the HUGE brush in your backpack!! Also, can't you just eat the warm pastries as they come out of the oven? That's torture!! Lastly, do you think Madame X was really that pale? Miss you! Wish I was there to go shopping with you tomorrow...and to eat your yummy boulangerie creations!
The giant brush is a pastry brush for cleaning the granite counter of excess flour. You would be amazed at how flour dust is everywhere! And Madame X was using some illicit products to make herself that pale--in Victorian times I think it was frowned upon or at least gossiped about --kind of like Botox or filler. Also--no eating on the job. Big no no.
Amy, I know you are hard at work, but thanks for the article….. I feel like I’m there with you.
The cap is so chic! Love this story. It reminded me of when my father took a baguette class back in the 80s. He made some at home and the kneading and slapping of the dough was hilarious. Always love your Paris stories. Happy New Year!
That is so funny--and so weirdly LCB that nothing has changed in 50 years. They slap the dough today just like they did then!
SOOOO adorable in your new cap!🇫🇷