The last time I was in Paris, two years ago, and 15 years after my last visit, I also made a comment about toilet paper to my husband and we both laughed about our dire memories of what we used to get.
Your comment about researching the concept of the table reminded me of an article I wrote about a dozen years ago. I hope you might enjoy it, especially since you play such a prominent role in it.
Hello again. Your article was a very meaty and interesting read, your article. Thank you for sending it. (And thank you for the kind words about Dinner Chez Moi!) Gopnick's 4 essential savouries and 5 humble helpers seem almost like responses in a Proust Questionnaire. No two people would have quite the same lists. (Cinnamon? au secours!) And interesting about Martha Stewart. I wonder if people really did quake back in the 80s and 90s, because they sure followed her advice. Would people be prepared to today? I doubt it. It's also about slap dash food, speed and effortless being the most important qualities of any recipe, apparently.
Feeling fortunate that living in Qc we live many of the benefits here that you have re-discovered and learnt while being in Paris.. of course its not Paris but Canada is now enjoying a renaissance and Montreal is a great compromise.
It’s not Paris, bit my spouse and I are touring Canada now for about 6 weeks. Currently at the GLORIOUS FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER IN Ottawa. Next stop driving to Montreal tomorrow!
So lovely to see you both!!! I forgot how much I truly enjoyed watching these videos. I am looking forward to seeing more from Paris! Prenez soin de vous! 💜
I'm SO GLAD YouTube recently decided to serve up some episodes of your TV show – which I'd gobbled up ravenously when they aired years ago – and that led me to reconnecting with you after several years. I always enjoyed your take on food and living and I'm glad to continue hearing from you again!
Thank you! A dullish, rainy-ish day here, but we had a lovely long lunch with friends and will end the night with Easter leftovers from yesterday. I feel well celebrated!
Not ages.. a few months, if that. Glad to have you back and solemn condolences on the loss of your dad. Never easy losing a parent, especially one so vibrant and engaged. Thank you for posting again. Would enjoy a 'Reader's Digest' of your list of favorite places within walking distance in Paris - for food and drink.
I MAY head out for good Japanese fare for lunch today at Kyoto in Whitinsville, MA. I think Chef Gordon Ramsay was actually in town last weekend and may have hit this place for eats, as there are not a lot of other great foods in this former mill town.
Where I grew up, there's virtually nowhere to eat out. And it's still true, so I understand the mill town feeling. I'll think about a list. The trouble here is that there are so many good places, but spread out. We tend to eat near where we live, so it's not overly useful for anyone staying all the way across town. Still, will do my best! Thank you for the kind thoughts. :-)
Welcome back L&P, love this format. Interesting about L’art de la table and how much it takes to get food on your table. I have been immersed in tea and had the same thought about a cup of tea and the how it arrived at your table through the millennia. Pretty amazing when you think about it. Thanks for writing / video clips. Love it.
You could write so many books about your food studies and adventures. You do such thorough work, and the driving force behind it all would be so interesting to hear about. Plus the recipes! And, yes, even in one cup of tea...when you think about the planting, growing, drying, packaging, shipping, selling, steeping, pouring, drinking...so many transactions and "rules" around the ceremony, just for a hot drink. A dinner party for 6 literally would involve a cast of thousands, and probably tea the same. Fascinating.
I always love seeing these videos - it brings lightness and joy into the day (especially living in the US 😕)
A lovely evening to both of you 💜
A lovely evening to you, too!
I love the interaction between you and Peter on video, and Peter's toilet paper comment was laugh out loud funny.
Honestly. The things that come out of his mouth!
So funny! And a relief to me, as someone who hasn't visited France in 20 years and hopes to go back. Nice to know things will be more comfortable. ;)
You've got me playing french music over here and preparing my lunch just so with nice china and a linen napkin! Thank you Laura🥰
haha. Nice!
The last time I was in Paris, two years ago, and 15 years after my last visit, I also made a comment about toilet paper to my husband and we both laughed about our dire memories of what we used to get.
Your comment about researching the concept of the table reminded me of an article I wrote about a dozen years ago. I hope you might enjoy it, especially since you play such a prominent role in it.
https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/around-the-table
Hello again. Your article was a very meaty and interesting read, your article. Thank you for sending it. (And thank you for the kind words about Dinner Chez Moi!) Gopnick's 4 essential savouries and 5 humble helpers seem almost like responses in a Proust Questionnaire. No two people would have quite the same lists. (Cinnamon? au secours!) And interesting about Martha Stewart. I wonder if people really did quake back in the 80s and 90s, because they sure followed her advice. Would people be prepared to today? I doubt it. It's also about slap dash food, speed and effortless being the most important qualities of any recipe, apparently.
I can’t wait to read it tonight! Will report back!
Feeling fortunate that living in Qc we live many of the benefits here that you have re-discovered and learnt while being in Paris.. of course its not Paris but Canada is now enjoying a renaissance and Montreal is a great compromise.
Montreal is great! We love it. And Peter is from there. :-)
Of course he is , so is 3/4 of TO :) Go Habs Go!
Husband is hilarious…and that you can’t keep him on ‘track’!! (As it should be😜)
You two are very funny together.
Keep healthy and well, and happy trails!
Oh, and Happy Easter. May you delight in the most exquisite of chocolates, eyes closed.
It’s so lovely to see you both, looking happy and so Parisian! I like this new train of thought about the French table Laura.
We should put some of your seafood on it!
Interesting idea…
It’s not Paris, bit my spouse and I are touring Canada now for about 6 weeks. Currently at the GLORIOUS FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER IN Ottawa. Next stop driving to Montreal tomorrow!
Not too long a drive, and such a nice one leaving Ottawa, especially when that whole valley is green. Enjoy Montreal. Lots of wonderful places to eat.
So lovely to see you both!!! I forgot how much I truly enjoyed watching these videos. I am looking forward to seeing more from Paris! Prenez soin de vous! 💜
Merci! See you again soon. :-)
The two of you are so lovely - what a delight to see you and hear about your time thus far in Paris. Looking forward to the next video already!
I'm SO GLAD YouTube recently decided to serve up some episodes of your TV show – which I'd gobbled up ravenously when they aired years ago – and that led me to reconnecting with you after several years. I always enjoyed your take on food and living and I'm glad to continue hearing from you again!
Thank you. That’s so nice to hear!
Happy Birthday Laura. Have a great one. Love all your newsletters. Your updates from Paris are very interesting.
Thank you! A dullish, rainy-ish day here, but we had a lovely long lunch with friends and will end the night with Easter leftovers from yesterday. I feel well celebrated!
Not ages.. a few months, if that. Glad to have you back and solemn condolences on the loss of your dad. Never easy losing a parent, especially one so vibrant and engaged. Thank you for posting again. Would enjoy a 'Reader's Digest' of your list of favorite places within walking distance in Paris - for food and drink.
I MAY head out for good Japanese fare for lunch today at Kyoto in Whitinsville, MA. I think Chef Gordon Ramsay was actually in town last weekend and may have hit this place for eats, as there are not a lot of other great foods in this former mill town.
Where I grew up, there's virtually nowhere to eat out. And it's still true, so I understand the mill town feeling. I'll think about a list. The trouble here is that there are so many good places, but spread out. We tend to eat near where we live, so it's not overly useful for anyone staying all the way across town. Still, will do my best! Thank you for the kind thoughts. :-)
Welcome back L&P, love this format. Interesting about L’art de la table and how much it takes to get food on your table. I have been immersed in tea and had the same thought about a cup of tea and the how it arrived at your table through the millennia. Pretty amazing when you think about it. Thanks for writing / video clips. Love it.
You could write so many books about your food studies and adventures. You do such thorough work, and the driving force behind it all would be so interesting to hear about. Plus the recipes! And, yes, even in one cup of tea...when you think about the planting, growing, drying, packaging, shipping, selling, steeping, pouring, drinking...so many transactions and "rules" around the ceremony, just for a hot drink. A dinner party for 6 literally would involve a cast of thousands, and probably tea the same. Fascinating.
Thank you for the lovely words and true about how many it takes to produce a cup of tea or a dinner at home.