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Old Oct 12th, 2004, 08:23 AM
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melissa,
No need to diet; one of the joys of Paris is walking off the calories. My wife and I both lost a few pounds on our recent trip.
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Old Oct 12th, 2004, 09:34 AM
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In Paris I had an absolutely divine pastry/confection called "Le Fig": a fig-shaped pastry with chocolate truffle center enrobed in green marzipan. Very rich, but oh so tasty!
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Old Oct 12th, 2004, 09:35 AM
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Oh, fabulous, Melissa, you really must try the wonderful strawberries! If they are still serving the roasted chestnuts outside the BHV near the Hôtel de Ville, then I suggest eating them together. Mmmm.

BTilke, thanks for the clarification!! I guess this provides me with another excuse to do, ahem!, "research".

Mamc, I must try the Macaron Pomme Caramel. Wow - caramel walnut mousse. Only in Paris!
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Rebecka: Where did you find Le Fig. Sounds delicious. My favorite is at Andre Cleret in the 1st. It is a dense, dark chocolate cake called a malagache. Last time I was there they were closed for the week. I was needless to say very disappointed.
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Unfortunately, opaldog, I don't recall the name of the patisserie. This was in 1996. I hope they still make them.

My first evening in Paris I strolled about the Sorbonne area while eating a hot crepe sprinkled with Grand Marnier and sugar. How delicious and how French!
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