Good evening :)
Our Champagne tour yesterday was really fun. We got to tour a couple wineries and learn about how everything is made. The best part of course was the tasting…and a close second was the scenery of Champagne Country. Just breathtaking.
Here are a few more pictures…
My second favourite picture so far:
Lunch was here:
Mom had a curry risotto:
Kristi had a smoked salmon and shrimp salad:
The chef was an old school, ‘I don’t cook anything that is not on my menu’ type of chef, but I turned on the charm and amazingly, I was brought a delicious meal.
It just took A LOT of effort at this restaurant. Nothing I can’t handle though. ;) I’m a tough cookie.
It was potatoes, zucchini, cabbage, carrots, and parsley in a balsamic reduction. Pretty sure he also used butter, but there was nothing I could do at that point except eat it and smile. :)
We arrived back to the hotel around 6:30pm and we were absolutely pooped. We mustered up the strength to head downstairs for dinner in the hotel. No gussying up last night!
Knowing that the food in the hotel was already superb (breakfast buffet!), we had no worries about eating there. I had full confidence the chef could prepare me something.
We started with bread and trail mix and devoured both.
So good.
I was brought a Ratatouille type dish with Edamame and it was pretty much the best thing I have tasted in a long time. I don’t know what he did, but I was one happy girl!!
Words cannot describe how good that meal was.
Also happy were OSGMOM and Kristi with their pizzas!
It was a great meal.
This morning my sister and I headed to the gym and busted out a quick 5-6 km run. After showering it was time to eat another amazing breakfast before we started our busy day of sightseeing.
My sister got me to try my very first coffee complete with caramel flavoured sugar and soy milk.
It was SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh no, I might be hooked on Coffee!!!! lol.
My sis drinks it a lot and she said the coffee here is out of this world.
I had leftover Edamame from last night, so I got it to go knowing that it would make an awesome addition of protein to my breakfast this morning. I LOVED it!!
Along with sautéed mushrooms, tomato, grapefruit, mango, and kiwi.
Fresh veggie juice!!!
I like big breakfasts. :)
My sister’s breakfast (she always tries to make her plate look so nice and wants me to take a picture. So cute!)
Then we were off to Musée du Louvre!
If you ever come to Paris I strongly recommend the Paris Pass. You not only have access to all the tourist attractions, but you get to skip all the long lines!
We posted some Operation Beautiful notes around Paris!
It says you look beautiful today.
The Louvre was spectacular!!!!!!!
Then we arrived to the MOB SCENE!!!!
Who could it be?
Celebrity sighting!!!!!
I’m such a nerd, but I got so giddy when I saw Mona. My heart went a flutter. I refrained from posting an Operation Beautiful note on her…(I think I would have been shot!)
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Awesome, awesome, awesome.
Then it was time for some authentic French Crepes!
A blog reader told me that Le Sarrasin et le Froment is one of the best places for crepes AND I could find a vegan crepe!
It had so much charm! Tiny, creative, and so French.
The sign above means ‘Smiles are free’ :)
Yes we went to town.
I had the Mushroom + Provencal crepe and it was out of this world! I have to try to recreate this at home. I LOVE crepes.
My sis had some kind of goat cheese one with walnuts, tomato, and salad.
Mom had ham and cheese. They both raved about them!!
I have many more fun pictures to show you, but we are heading out to dinner and the Eiffel tower tonight!
By the way, voting for the Foodbuzz challenge begins today! My first entry can be found here. Head on over and place your votes for your favourite entries.
I’ll be back! (said in Terminator voice).
curry risotto?! sign me up! i really can’t wait see more pictures…i feel like i’m in paris with you!
Q: What did Arnold Schwarzenegger say when he heard they were casting a movie about classical composers?
A: “I’ll be Bach.”
Dude, I am living vicariously through your Paris posts, and I’m loving it! I needed a vacation :D And props to your for being so flexible with your food choices– I think that is the secret to sanity.
Finally, your sister’s plate is a MASTERPIECE and I love the mini jam jar.
I love the candle photo. I love museums and when I went to Chicago and saw some of my favorite paintings of all time (Edward Hopper) I got giddy too! I’d love to go the Louvre.
You are making me long to return to Paris. Such a fab city and I wish I had asked chefs for veggie meals while I was there. Guess I have to go back ;)
Great pictures – I am really enjoying reading how you handle getting meals that suit your dietary preferences – it’s inspiring!
isn’t Louvre amazing?
You can stay just there for a week, and there would still be stuff to see. Btw, I think that the painting on the wall opposite Mona is a lot better than her, but that’s just me :D
mhm…I adore crepes.
I had the best crepe bought on a stand in Paris, filled with banana and nutella…yummy.
Oh goodness, every one of your posts is making me miss Paris more and more. I’m impressed you got that chef to create you a vegan meal!! Hope you enjoy your dinner this evening!
I think the coffee is Europe is SO much better than coffee in the states. I think it is also the ambiance that makes it an experience, unlike starbucks. Love that you’re showing everyone’s meals! The more Parisian food, the better.
Hey Angela! Love your website! So glad you are having a good time in Paris, my husband and I are going next summer so it is nice to get some recommendations! I couldnt find a place to email you so I am just going to ask here even though it has nothing to do with Paris :) Do you have a recipe you like for cake? My friend’s little girl is turning 3 in a few weeks, and is allergic to eggs and nuts, and she said all she wants for her birthday is a birthday cake. I have looked but I havent seen any cake recipes on your site.
This is so much fun to see Paris through your eyes! I haven’t visited for a few years now and I miss it! Thanks so much for sharing it all;)
Ommmg, those crepes look out of this world!!! I’m glad you are having such an amazing time!!
I want to go to the Louvre one day. My husband went with a tour group when he was in high school — I love looking at all the pictures he took!
I love big breakfasts too :)
You and your sister look so much alike (I’m sure you’ve never heard that before!)
You should have some french translated operation beautiful notes!
You are so dedicated to blog while on vacation.
I think this day is my favorite of your trip so far. You sound so carefree and happy! Enjoy your time!!
I dont know what to comment on first. All the food looks amazing, and the Mona Lisa – that is SO cool!!
I love looking at all your Paris photos. It looks so beautiful!
You are making me want to go back to Paris so bad right now!
I have never wanted to go to Paris as badly as I do now!
I love that you posted OB notes there! How awesome. :)
I’m loving the photos keep them coming!
I LOVE all of these photos… just beautiful !
all of the food looks fabulous, especially those crepes, oh my!
we are planning a trip to Paris, I will have to remember that Paris Pass!