December is always a fun time in France, whether I'm having an event or not, as people get ready for the holidays. As we get closer to Christmas, everyone stocks up on champagne, we plan our fêtes, which always include oysters and some other luxe ingredients, and I stock up on chocolate at G. Detou because that seems to be the most popular ingredient in my arsenal this month.
But if you need to go over there before the holidays, I suggest going ASAP. I went over there yesterday and it was already mobbed, so I'm not the only one thinking about holiday baking. (Tip: It's also a great place to get holidays gifts as well; they've got a good selection of chocolate bars, salts, tinned foie gras, boxed candies, and olive oils.)
Speaking of gifts - yikes - it's also my birthday this month, which usually gets lost in the mishegas of holidays. That's fine this year, as I hit the big 6-0 and I'd be happy to stay home and drink champagne and eat oysters and caviar. However I think there's a fête brewing for the big day. I can just feel it...