It's part of the rhythm of life in France. If you do make it here, here are a few fun experiences, and other links, that locals and visitors might find interesting:
1. If you want to meet Parisians, We Can Do offers ateliers and workshops in everything from sausage-making to making your own cutting board.
2. Meeting the French takes you behind the scenes in bakeries, restaurants, and other artisanal addresses. They also offer classes in making baguettes and croissant in an actual bakery. If you want to learn how to make those in English, check out classes at La Cuisine.
3. New service offers fish in France, direct from the people who catch them. I haven't tried it but it sounds promising.
4. Need to stash your suitcase or bags in Paris for a few hours, or days?
5. Need a room for a few hours in Paris?
6. Dip chocolates in Paris. (In French, English, and other languages.)
In other news, I was featured in a great article by Max Falkowitz, who invited me into his New York kitchen to rummage through the cabinets and make ice cream for him. It's a great read: David Lebovitz is coming over for ice cream, and I'm mortified.
Another terrific article was by French woman Marion Sauvbois for France Today; Recipe for Disaster, an interview with me. We had a good chat, laughing at things we agreed on, including cultural differences, and the story of L'appart.
Lastly, I'll be a guest at The American Library in Paris in a Q+A with my friend, food and travel writer Alec Lobrano to talk about L'appart, the story of building my kitchen in Paris. That takes place the Wednesday, April 4th, and is free to all. Books will be available for purchase and signing. If you already have one of my books, you're welcome to bring it for signing. See you there!
- David