Indulging in Macarons: Part 1

I was floating on a sugar cloud as I continued to taste as many macarons as I possibly could.  But I have to say the ultimate macaron experience and highlight of my time in Paris was a visit inside the kitchen of chocolatier and patissier, Gerard Mulot.  I thought this behind-the-scenes opportunity would be hard to come by considering I’m not in the pastry business or a journalist, but through a fantastic company called Meeting the French, you can interact with the locals via cooking classes, dinners and in my case, tours to observe the everyday work of a business.  For someone visiting on a budget, the tours cost 7 to 12 euros.  A real bargain for an exclusive peek into life in Paris.

I saw it all… from creating delicate macaron shells…

One week wandering the streets of Paris… no museums or long lines, no Eiffel Tower, just food.  I returned home mid-August but was in denial that I had really left a city that I fell in love with.  The idea of blogging and writing in past tense would only emphasize the fact that the trip is OVER.  But alas back to reality.  I am however, very excited to share my Paris with you.