Back in the UK, time to start posting again!

Good morning all!

I'm finally back in the UK, back in Guildford, and settled into my new dorm room! 
 Which means, you probably want to hear some more about my trip to France! (Of course you do..)

 So First - A note on French Cooking

While I didn't get to eat EVERYTHING my heart desired,

I did get a good sampling of french food.  And here's what I've observed: the french do subtle very well.  As I jotted this little note to myself down, I was sitting in a cafe on Rue La Fontaine eating a wonderful duck confit.  I had my reservations about ordering that particular item because the meal came with garlic potatoes and I didn't want to be walking around Paris reeking of garlicky goodness for the rest of the night!   But let me tell you, this meal is wonderful!  The duck has a nice crunchy coating of I don't know what, and the potatoes have only the slightest hint of garlic, salt, and....thyme? basil?  I'm not even sure, but I just know its amazing!  Same for the other formal meals I've had here.  The escargot had some kick to it, but within reason, and the canard a l'orange has such a delicate orange flavor that I literally couldn't stop smiling at the dinner table.  So over all - what would I say about french cuisine?  C'est magnifique! 

 

 Next time on "Seeing the Sights With Sierra Schwartz" 

we'll learn how Sierra cut the line - not once! not twice! But THREE TIMES!  Stay Tuned!

~ Sie