Tag Archives: Wegmans

D’épicier

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

Once upon a time, I met the perfect sandwich and fell in love. Having a nook in my stomach after having visited Parc Monceau, I wandered into Boulangépicier (73, rue de Courcelles). They offered mini-sandwiches, and I couldn’t resist one … Continue reading →

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Il ne faut pas mélanger les torchons et les serviettes

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

Frankly, it seemed like an abomination, a freak of nature. The Wegmans bakery had whole grain croissants. I turned away in disgust. A croissant is a poem written in butter. It’s not supposed to be healthy. I thought I should … Continue reading →

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C’est comme du bon pain

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

Today is a good, make that great, day. For a few years now, my grocery store of choice, Wegmans, had stopped making Chocolate Cherry Bread. We would look plaintive at the bakery and ask when they’d be making it again. … Continue reading →