Babas In Paris: 03/31/12

La Palais du Fruit

We usually picked up our produce from a small grocer closer to our street, but I was intrigued by the larger produce market called La Palais du Fruit. Picked up some clementines and bananas to hold us over til our departure. The produce here is amazing and I'm inclined to think that it's because they don't allow Genetically Modified Organisms. While the blackberries are sweeter, the blueberries and strawberries are more tart. That was surprising to me since they were smaller than what is usually available to us in the States and thus I thought they would be sweeter. But it may also have been because it's early for blueberries and strawberries. Had to take a pic of those tomatoes though - just gorgeous!

Boat Ride on the Seine

Manege II

Had to go back to the Carrousel near the Eiffel Tower. There was a carrousel in the Jardin du Luxembourg, but it wasn't open yet.

The Not-From-Texas Shiner

Last night the boys were playing in the sofa bed in the living room. Suddenly, we heard crying. We think that Jack bumped Sean in the eye with his head. Sean's eye started to swell up and we were able to apply a frozen bag of frites. This morning, the swelling has gone down but it's bruised. Hope it goes away quickly.

Street Art and Fashion Show

Saw interesting Street Art and Fashion Show on Rue Montorgueil this morning.

Cooking Our Petit Dejuner

Our sunny, warm weather has ended. Today was cloudy and cold. Found a moving truck in front of our apartment building and now I know how people move furniture into buildings with tiny stairwells.

Found some unusual items on my usual grocery store trip this morning. Like beef tripe. 3.6 euros is too much money to spend on that!

Then there was a brand of sugar with a disco theme called "Daddy."

Matt wanted to make an omelette this morning, so I looked for some bacon. Found some pancetta, but this particular one was pricey - had to take a pic.