Food Porn Friday: A La Biche au Bois

I had a bit of my own "fairy tale" happen this year in February.  When I went to Hidden Kitchen, I sat across from this lovely British/Welsh couple and we had a smashing time.  We talked wine, restaurants in France, Africa, and eventually it came to light that the woman sitting across from me was in recruitment just like me.  I really should send Braden and Laura a bottle of champagne one of these days, because my dinner neighbor that evening later became my boss and got me out of a *horrible* working environment.  Isn't it great how life works out sometimes?  Talk about serendipity.

Anyhow, I also learned of a great restaurant from the two of them, and have been waiting forever to try.  The restaurant is called À la biche au bois and is known for its selection of game meats.  Pheasant, boar, duck, sweetbreads.  It sounded perfect for a warm winter meal.  Time got away from me and before you knew it, it was summer.  Not a good time for game.  As a "last meal" in France before heading to the USA for a few weeks, we reserved ourselves a table as well as room in our stomachs, and went for dinner.

We were not disappointed.

Joyeux Noël Indeed...

What I love about France in the Winter

It can be quite hard to love Paris/France in the winter.  You barely see the sun.  It's really cold, grey, rainy.  You have to wait in said cold if you frequent public transportation.  Most of us just want our summer back so we can have warmer temperatures, picnics in the parks with friends, and longer days.  Yet, there are so many delightful sights, smells, and tastes that only occur in the winter in Paris, making the city just that much more charming and irresistible.  Here are some of my favorites:

1) Marrons rôtis with white wine

Marrons (Photo: Saveurs Hors-Série No. 9 Hiver 2011)