The village hunters are out and about early. Men of a certain age dressed in day glo orange hats and jackets can be seen milling around at the crossroads. We opt to return home rather than face an encounter with heavily armed eighty year olds in search of wild boar.
We drive to the small farming town. A hard choice between croissants and chocolatines this morning.
The artisinal baker run by the young lady hasn't closed. It has moved into larger premises. There is still only the one display cabinet . This sits in splendid isolation on a wall facing the cash desk. Apart from that ... nothing. Cakes as installation art. Today we choose a chocolate thing. The young lady tells me it will feed six. Angus smiles inwardly.
At the cheesemonger something that shouts out CHOLESTEROL !!!!
A lengthy chat with the wine man. We discuss the weekends rugby, the latest sex scandal involving the Paris mayoral elections ,the abnormally warm weather and his recent deliveries of wine. After twenty minutes Sophie emits a high pitched squeak that indicates her patience is wearing thin. The wine man has opened a bottle of Macon. He drinks a glass. Angus is offered one too but eight in the morning is a little early for wine tasting. Another sign I've turned into my father. We buy three bottles to try at home.
So begins a new week in deepest, deepest France profonde.
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8 comments:
What a post - from croissants to cakes to cheese to wine! I'm happy to know the artisanal bakery has not closed, although, based on your description, it is a puzzle why she moved.
The pastries look tasty. Thanks for taking us shopping with you.
I have it on good authority that chocolatey things act as excellent antidotes to twinges. Yes, and wine also...lots of wine.
I hear that cheese shouting "eat me!"
You are absolutely right when taken in high doses.
Hari OM
When it comes to cheeses and cakes, I can mostly say 'no', simply because enquire reveals they contain rennet or gelatine. When it comes to croissants v choclatines though, Angus, there is absolutely no hesitation in my choice!!! YAM xx
I wondered if you would eschew the chocolate, in view of sharing with your Lady Fair. Several good laughs this morning. Thank you, Sophie...and Angus.
A bit of red wine might just cut some of that cholesterol.
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