Happy Halloween 

Pitch a Tent

Van Gogh

Blick auf die Dacher von Paris

Wardrobe Malfunction

Last minute, whatever-is-in-your-closet, movie based costumes

*depending on your physique, you could swing the Rocky and Precious look

Dog Eat Dog World

Do you sometimes look at your dog and wish it was a walrus, shark or even a triceratops? 

Me too. 

Here is a reasonable compromise. 

Thanks Party City.

Patisserie

Patisserie No. 3

Le Loir dans la Theiere

3, Rue Des Rosiers, 4th Arr.

Packed to the rim with Parisians alike, Dena, Julia and myself managed to snag one of the few remaining tables left in this happenin' joint in the Marais one rainy weekday. After throwing down our bags, coats and umbrellas by our chairs some bitch waitress (who never forgot once to leave our table without an extremely exaggerated, overly-dramatic eye roll) asked us what we wanted to eat. Easy as pie. The tart over there with the mile high mound of torched meringue. Yeah, that one. Sure, this place has a few goodies they are known for. Didn't care. I wanted that huge sucker that looked like something out of a cartoon. Yeah, it was good. The meringue topping wasn't too airy as many meringues do. The lemon layer was very very tart- which perfectly balanced the sweet, crumbly, buttery crust. No matter how bad my tummy hurt from how full I was, I still could not put the spoon down. Just too good. 

Patisserie Purchased: Tarte au Citron

Cost: 6€50

Warning: These people hate Americans. You could have found the cure to AIDS and they would still be the biggest condescending jerks to you. Get your slice of pie à-porter and get the hell out. 

Scale from ONE to TEN:

SEVEN

Waffle Wednesday

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

(Adapted from RecipeGirl)

Waffles

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbl granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 large eggs

2 cups buttermilk

1/4 cup canola oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Topping

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tbl ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Topping

4 tbl butter

2 oz cream cheese

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the waffles

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture and set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened; batter will be slightly lumpy.

Preheat the waffle iron and spray with nonstick. Pour batter into iron and bake waffles until completely done.

For the cinnamon topping

In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

For the cream cheese topping

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl- heat butter and cream cheese for 30 to 60 seconds; just until melted. Stir together until smooth; whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

When ready to serve, drizzle cinnamon topping and cream cheese spread on each waffle. 

Baby, there's been a lot going on

Lately, I've made a life on my own

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El Perro del Mar

Song: I Can't Even Talk About It

Patiserie

Patisserie No. 2

Ble Sucre

7, Rue Antoine Vollon, 12th Arr.

Although this place has a reputation for their madeleines and croissants, I decided to go for something a little different that I have yet to see at other patisseries which was the Poires Jasmin. This extremely delicate patisserie had a subtle yet penetrating jasmine tea flavor enveloping a soft airy pear compote center. Then finally topped off with a mild white chocolate ganache. It was far from heavy and rich, which made it the best patisserie yet!

Patisserie Purchased: Poires Jasmin

Cost: 4€80

P.S. That is the view from my Parisian apartment window.

The prices at Ble Sucre are extremely reasonable, especially for the quality of their pastries. Not to mention the adorable little park situated across the way!

Scale from ONE to TEN:

TEN

Marie von Ebnerbach

"Parents forgive their children least rapidly for the faults they themselves instilled in them"

You've Got Nail