Comments on the style saloniste: ‘Paris Patisseries’

Scrumptious, delicious- and the pastries too. pgt

2010-06-18T12:41:18.452-07:00

Scrumptious, delicious- and the pastries too. pgt

This is the most delicious giveaway ever. I can al...

2010-06-14T08:16:30.094-07:00

This is the most delicious giveaway ever. I can almost taste the pastries through the pages. I can recreate all these pastries with out any problem. I can incorporate some of my Indian spices into Paris pastries. Love love Paris.

“Henri Matisse at Villa le Reve” is delightfully c...

2010-06-12T15:49:10.449-07:00

“Henri Matisse at Villa le Reve” is delightfully captivating. Diane’s tour is so wonderfully descriptive; I could smell the lavender, see the palm trees and feel the breeze through the famous windows.

Love THIS book-one of the best on Paris patisserie...

2010-06-11T17:26:49.339-07:00

Love THIS book-one of the best on Paris patisseries out there in my opinion.
so nice to see the lush photos again as a reminder of heaven on earth.
merci
carolg

HI Claudia--So you can add 'chef' to your ...

2010-06-11T15:50:12.596-07:00

HI Claudia--So you can add 'chef' to your considerable list of talents. That is wonderful. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Heather--Good Morning to you in Thailand. I am so pleased to hear from you in Phuket. Stay in touch. Happy you found me through the THE SKIRTED ROUND TABLE. Marvelous.
Hello, Albarosa-so happy to hear from you. You are one of my original readers, so we can celebrate a year together.
Very happy you liked the AXEL VERVOORDT feature. It has been one of the most popular.
Happy weekend to all,
CHEERS, DIANE

I was mesmerized by “Fields of vision” a magic ev...

2010-06-11T07:52:03.818-07:00

I was mesmerized by “Fields of vision” a magic evening at the Vervoordt’s castle near Antwerp, so vividly written that it was like being there, cashemere-lined gloves, champagne and all.

Two treats in one day, your interview with the won...

2010-06-11T03:14:20.002-07:00

Two treats in one day, your interview with the wonderful women of the skirted round table and now an introduction to a slice of heaven

What a fabulous new book Diane! The photos are st...

2010-06-10T18:44:46.839-07:00

What a fabulous new book Diane! The photos are stunning, and my hips are growing simply from looking at them. When studying culinary arts working in the patisserie was always my favorite. Cannot wait to see the book and its recipes.

Cheers,

Claudia

Hello, Dear Vicki, French Garden House, Nicole, An...

2010-06-10T13:52:16.897-07:00

Hello, Dear Vicki, French Garden House, Nicole, Andrew, Shiree, Sally and Lynne-

Patisserie enthusiasts unite!
I can tell you I have, (totally without guilt and with much gusto)...eaten my share of these pastries, especially those of M. Herme, who is the greatest pastry artist. I've also eaten and enjoyed my share of Laduree's macaroons (I especially like the orange flower flavor, the violet flavor and the cassis macaroon).
French people (Vicki, am I correct?) do not speak of 'guilt' when speaking of pastries. They are part of the social/convivial event that is dinner or lunch. French people tend to gather up multi-generations of their family for weekend dinners, Sunday lunches...and it is so charming to turn up with a box of macaroons, or with an amusing and artful cake from Pierre Herme or one of the other artists. All of the cakes and tarts and pastries are packaged with grace and charm. The whole experience is fantastic--especially the eating/savoring part.
I've often taken one of these fruit tarts or cakes to a friend's celebratory dinner--and sometimes if I am out and about, I'll pick up a little tasty pastry or a couple of macaroons and vanish into the nearest leafy square, to the Palais Royal, or the Tuileries, to savor a few bites. Nothing finer. Birds, twittering, sun shining, and your mouth full of rose-flavored macaroon. I highly recommend it.
DEE DEE-- Plan ahead and book at Amangiri as it has only 34 suites.
You will love it--and be sure to book guided hikes with the Adventure Partners guides. This was my favorite part of the visit. I did not leave the property. The hiking trails criss-cross the Amangiri land.
Be sure to let them know you are celebrating--they have a private wine cellar/dining room and the chefs are wonderful. Happy Birthday.
Cheers, DIANE

Where to go in the whole, wide world to celebrate ...

2010-06-10T10:25:12.400-07:00

Where to go in the whole, wide world to celebrate my "special" birthday?
Your answer...Amangiri...in my own unique country...amongst the
phenomenal, natural setting a "shock of luxury."

i realize these are little works of art but all i ...

2010-06-08T20:33:30.260-07:00

i realize these are little works of art but all i can say is YUM!

Delicious torture.

2010-06-08T15:07:23.833-07:00

Delicious torture.

Thanks for the introduction to such a Fabulous boo...

2010-06-08T13:39:39.855-07:00

Thanks for the introduction to such a Fabulous book. On my first trip to Paris, LeNotre was the most wonderful tea room. I had never dreamed such a place could exist. Thank the lord for the French!

Thanks for bring back memory's of Paris Patiss...

2010-06-08T12:46:39.406-07:00

Thanks for bring back memory's of Paris Patisseries. When I'm there I zigzag back and forth from pastry shop to pastry shop eating my way thru Paris.

What is there not to love about Paris? This book i...

2010-06-08T11:56:58.476-07:00

What is there not to love about Paris? This book is mouthwatering-ly beautiful, a perfect gift for any occasion. How does one resist the deliciousness and sumptuousness of these delightful morsels? One simply doesn't!

Lord have mercy. Diane, this is a book I'll ce...

2010-06-08T10:56:34.059-07:00

Lord have mercy. Diane, this is a book I'll certainly seek out to purchase. Each page a delight. You could gain weight just looking at those gorgeous creations. Having been to several Salons de The and Patisseries in Paris, the opportunity to have some recipes is beyond wonderful!

Diane, This is a most dangerous 'giveaway'...

2010-06-08T10:45:00.638-07:00

Diane, This is a most dangerous 'giveaway'. I am already too enamoured with the sweeter spots of Paris and would fall into even greater temptation with the turn of these pages. As for nominating a favourite post of yours - that is difficult - as they are all informative, well written and fascinating for those interior and travel junkies amongst us. I hope you are enjoying Paris, xv.