Day 16

Bonjour and Hello to all,
     Today was my busiest school day yet. I have to tell you, I joined a club today that I didn't think I would ever belong to. The very elite club is "I walked 5 miles in the bitter cold to school" club!!!! oh yes it's true. Ten frozen toes later I arrived. Another first I don't think I need to repeat:) The good news in all this is that I didn't get lost or I would have joined the "I walked 10 miles in the bitter cold" club. and probably wouldn't be around to write about it. I did see a lot of interesting spots on the way and that is always good.

    I had a class on Winter Treats, we made the French version of Hot Chocolate, Madeleines, and Pate a Choux Puffs with Nib Sugar (delicious) I ate about 10! Then the Chef who I knew from previous classes invited Helen and I to sit in on his Chef's Secret class which was a tribute to Julia Child. It was great and the menu was amazing. Lamb w/a wine and current sauce, pureed fava beans, sole with a wonderul white sauce and a pear and almond cream tarte. I learned quite a bit and it was so nice of him to let us join.
     I have enclosed a picture of Helen, Chef and I and then one of our small class, starting from the left, Paula (from No.Cal), Me, Helen (Australia), Bianca (Spain) and of Course Chef Patrik Caals.

These are the simple and simply delicious puffs, When I said I ate 10, the were my dinner, with a glass of wine of course!!!! Another reason to walk for miles:)
  Well I am off to meet Helen and Kate for lunch and to Montmartre to explore.
  So I will write again Later.
  Love to everyone and I miss you all. VOILA!!!

 Au Revoir,
Avec amour, Laura

Quote of the day:
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are absolutely right"