Day 10 Paris

Hello once again from The Royal Opera,

Yesterday was a bit hectic sorry about not getting to blog. Those of you that know me well, as most who are reading this do, you know that when I get something in my head it does not go away .... So yesterday, being the second rainy day I've had since being in Paris, I got a great idea to go and try to find this store that I had seen a really cute desk in the window the day I got here from the inside of the taxi. I knew the street name was  Boulevard Marsherbes , What a start don't you think? Well I headed out in the freezing rain and found the street! Oh happy day! As I walked and walked and walked some more, I would say 4 miles, I kid you not, I was so frustrated and my positive feelings about finding my desk were fading. The Streets here in Paris are interesting, for no reason whatsoever the street name changes (no I had not been drinking) then when you find your way back to the street there is a roundabout (I still confused at the traffic circle in Long Beach) so now you are getting the picture, I am cold, hungry, walking and still no desk.  I had had enough, I had given up. (I got in a taxi, sad and feeling like I wasted so much time and was heading back toward the hotel, when 10 euros later, as I was looking out the window, there was the desk. I gave the driver the money and hopped out so fast. There it was, the little beauty, the little beauty I am going to recreate when I get home. I guess I had zigged when I should have zagged. And to my surprise the store was a dealer of Le Cornue, so I got to see all the new stoves and the such and it made my day. I thought that I could not bare to share my little beauty but being the giver I am I have enclosed the Photo! Isn't it soooo cute? Worth the effort I can assure you.

I also had another class yesterday, Chef's Secrets, it was a demonstration class taught by the chef and translated in English! Wow! I seriously can not wait to make all of you this amazing food that I am learning about. The Chef made Scallops in an Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce with Sauteed Endive in Pastry Cones. Of course I shared with you the pic. As well as Prime Rib cooked in a salt dough (a bit more complicated than that) with Potato Rounds fried in oil, then again in butter with bacon lardons. Ooh la la with a Bernaise Sauce like none I have ever made. Everyone got plates of the dishes and wine which was quite delightful! I am a lightweight so of course I felt a bit tipsy:) I know I've said it before but Le Cordon Bleu is out of this world
Hard to believe I know but my sense of direction is getting a lot better, today I walked to a store to pick up a new SD memory card for my camera (long story) and decided I could find my way to The Royal Opera without backtracking . I found it and was very happy. Three people actually asked me for directions yesterday and I knew how to tell them where to go:)
I  miss all of you very much and it is strange to be alone all the time, but I am having a great time and finding new adventures everyday.
Hate to tell you this but I just saw a little mouse walk up and grab a piece of lettuce off the floor. It reminded me of Ratatouille. Well Mouseatouille. Oh well I will be back.
Sending lots of love to all of you and hope you are all happy and healthy.
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     Avec amour,
                       Laura

Quote for the day ....
"Be what you want the world to see"