Baguette Vending Machine

Have you seen this? A baguette vending machine! "Jean-Louise Hecht, owner of multiple bakeries in Paris, first got the idea for the baguette vending machine as he dealt with customers who would chase him down at his apartment above the stop for fresh baguettes after hours... (After) trials and errors, Hect built a machine that turns precooked bread into steaming baguettes." Read more here.

While this is an intriguing idea, it makes me a little sad. In the US, we are so accustomed to life in the fast lane; drive through cuisine, easy checkouts, everything is so utterly accessible at the touch of a button. I guess I just sincerely hope some things stay the same. While I wouldn't be against purchasing a baguette at 2am if a craving struck, a true freshly baked baguette is still worth the wait in my book.

Thoughts?

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Stocking Stuffers: Novel Idea

Who doesn't love to read? Stocking stuffers for everyone, (including me...Um, Mom are you reading this?). Here's my fave pic of books from every category.For the Francophile: What French Women Know, by Debra Ollivier.
Can't wait to pick up this one! Ollivier is also the author of one of my favorite guilty pleasure reads, Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to her Inner French Girl. All the secrets told by an American woman who infiltrated Parisian life after 10+ years living abroad in Paris.

For the Kids: The Pencil, by Allen Ahlberg
This book is such a delight, clever, creative, and laughter provoking. The adventures of a pencil and all he draws until life gets a little too complicated and he draws...an eraser (and that's just the beginning).

For the Traveler: Rough Guides: World Party
This one I actually own, but I don't think enough people know about this gem of a book. If you've got the travel bug and like to party, this book details every fantastic festival 'round the world from Running with the Bulls to Mardi Gras to Hogmanay. Don't forget to pack it in your suitcase...

For the Listmaker: Listography: My Amazing Life in Lists
Move beyond your grocery list and list all the fave things in your life; foods, holidays, moments, etc...and the list goes on.

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Parisian Love

As if I didn't love Paris enough already, I think I love it even more after watching this google.com commercial - City of Light and love!


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Ode to Stinky Cheese

I adore cheese. Gruyere, gouda, or gorgonzola... I love it all! I was very intrigued to read about Joanna's experience with Langres, a French cow’s milk cheese best served by pouring Champagne over the top. Doesn't that sound exciting?? Until Joanna's post, this was a French cheese I didn't have on my radar.

Hoping that the next time I have something to celebrate, I'll break out the bubbly...and the Langres for good measure!

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