http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/viamich...paris-2007.htm
My apologies if this has already been posted. Be sure to "stroll" through the photos, heartbreaking, but beautiful.

pdx - Thanks for this.

<<At 5.30 pm, the scores having been counted, the name of the fortunate winner was disclosed: Arnaud Delmontel, whose shop is located at 57, rue Damrémont in Montmartre.>>

The apartment that we have rented for September is at 27, rue Damrémont. Isn't that good planning!

Thanks, pdx. Now I want to go back right away!

robjame, perfect planning, LOL. I just looked up that address in my street guide. I was within a couple of blocks of your apartment in February and really liked the area.

Anselm

wow! stroke of luck (or good planning) and something (else) to look forward to. It's the little things that mean so much on these trips. I'm jealous. But I'm jealous of everyone because I just came back and won't be going again for a long time.

pardon the self-pity dripping from the last post. just wipe it off.

PDX,

look on the bright side. You have traveled and loved, and have memories. There are so many people who have never travelled and thus never loved.

Thanks for th link, pdx.

>its composition is a simple mixture of wheat flour, water and salt.

No yeast?

Imagine having to taste 141 baguettes! Hope the judges were hungry!

ira - traditional bakers didn't use yeast. They used a starter, like sourdough starter, that is called leavin. This is mixed with a little flour and allowed to ferment overnight. In the morning more flour is added to make the dough.
I don't know about this baker but it can be made without yeast and is considered by some to be desirable.

Thank you for the kind words, lmlweb.
You're absolutely right, I know your words are true and I'm aware of my fortunate status. But I'm in post-vacation depression (and will get over it eventually). Sigh.