On the theme of costume exhibits: the Worth show at the Grand Palais is lovely; the Paul Poiret show at Musee des Arts Decoratifs is even better. PP invented the "catwalk" -- who knew? And the garments are stunning. My buddy and I contemplated a heist (but our desire to avoid prison prevailed.) As always, your newsletter is a joy.
I'm so glad that I'm not writing to you in prison! Poiret has always interested me. I'm glad the show will up until January - no chance I'll miss it. Doesn't Paris do fabulous fashion shows! Thanks for the sweet words - I'm glad you're here - xoD
So sorry to hear that you’ve been unwell. I was hoping to be in Paris this week to see the Hockney exhibit, but my own health issues put the kibbosh on that. Fingers crossed that it comes to America. Wishing us both speedy recoveries so we can get back to the people and activities we love.
Oh Jocelyn - I'm so sorry that whatever you've got is keeping you from Paris. I don't know where the Hockney show will travel to, but there's one thing you can be sure of - whenever you get to come to Paris, there'll be something wonderful to see. I hope you feel better soonest - xoD
Ohhhh, we had a doozy of a heatwave here. Temps touching 100 with neary a breeze to be found. But it's cooled down.
I've got the Tillmans exhibit on my list and yes, it'll be on until mid September. I hope you're having corn on the cob from the farms - I can't wait to get some when we're back - xoD
Had some last night (in Melissa Clark’s Creamy Corn Pasta with Basil). Back to city tom’w but looking forward to Edinburgh weather next month. Safe travels.
Bonjour Dorie, Thank you for all of the Paris info. It is a wonderful place to be "stuck". We were there in March and got to see the Louvre Couture exhibit. What's nice is that the pieces are interspersed with the main collections and it's in a less crowded wing, no where near La Joconde! We also an exhibition on 'La Saga des grands magasins' at the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine. It's over now, but it was fun. Fashion for the masses! Hope you're feeling better soon!
I am so sad that I am missing the Hockney show. I saw a show in New York a few years ago. I love how he always tries new things, regardless of age. My role model! I don’t get to Paris till mid October and there is so much I have not seen. I hope your health is improving.
I'm sorry you'll miss the Hockney, but the fall will be a great time for museum and gallery shows - also much better weather. Like you, I find Hockney's boundless creativity and daring an inspiration. What spirit! - xoD
Apologies for leaving my comment here regarding Soupe au pistou as I was unable to leave it relative to the post.
I’m now visiting my friends in Fouras, and yesterday it was decided to make Soupe au pistou. So I quickly ran to your post and read the recipe to myself. I asked my friend about her recipe and she was very strict about ingredients. At one point I started to mess with her asking if she would add corn and got the “French angry” “No! It is not correct! We don’t eat corn!”. Knowing her for 20 years, I then asked how much haricot vert, potato, etc and I used the magic word “pif”. She looked at me and we all laughed hard because she knew I read it somewhere and I then shared your article. I love my French friends!
Helena, I love this story! Thank you so much for posting it here. No, the French don't eat much corn - although you can sometimes find it in the markets (often sad looking) and always canned in the supermarket - but I bet if you'd snuck a little in, you'd first be read the "rules," and then people would like. Like you, I love my French friends! - xoD
So many topics you shared, all wonderful, but they make me miss Paris even more! The Olympic “balloon” was and is magical, gasp-worthy, and I’m glad it’s being highlighted—too magnificent not to share. We’re still broiling in Brooklyn—very unhealthy air quality—so I hope Paris has cooled off. So sorry to learn of your health issues. Please, please take care of yourself and come back soon to Connecticut. ❤️
Susan thank you. I'm hoping that I'll be back in CT in time for corn and tomatoes - although the tomatoes in the Paris markets have been exceptional this season. Stay as cool as you can - xoD
Dorie, love your column and David Leibovitz’s too. Are you going to be in Paris Sept 13? My husband and my French speaking sister are coming to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Provence, Bordeaux, you give such good information, I see that Hockney exhibit will be closed then! Damn. My sister lived in Paris for 7 years back in the 90s. I want the best chocolate chocolate eclair in Paris, years ago I had one in Rouen, so I have a standard to compare to. lol. We are taking a cooking adventure with Joanne Weir in Provence which looks great. If you are still in Paris, we are happy to bring you things you need from America. lol I offered David Leibovitz to do the same I was ready with Pete’s Coffee and mini shredded wheat, but he did not respond. I have been on his newsletter since it was free, he used to have a list of his favorite places for people visiting. Kind of bummed that I can’t find his, over the years he’s sent advice I used to get fried chicken in Orinda from his Alice Waters days, went to the North Beach knife store for sharpening, etc. I thought I’d return the favor with cereal and coffee. If you talk to him, tell him the offer still stands, we are just normal people who like to cook! Your new book looks delicious! Tom Flinn
How great that you, your husband and your sister will be in Paris in September - it's a great time to be here. And thank you for the offer to ferry stuff across the ocean - happily, there's nothing on my must-have list! xoD
Dorie, I was in Paris a few weeks ago and loved the Robert Doisneau exhibit at the Musee Maillol. He had such a warm, humanistic eye, finding common goodness in people. The photos are also a reminder of how poor and devastated Paris once was, in our lifetimes. If you haven't gone already, I recommend it.
Catherine, thank you. For sure I'll see the Doisneau exhibit before we leave. I love what you say about his "finding common goodness in people." And yes, it's easy for us to forget how long it took France to come out of the war. The destruction and deprivation were so widespread and so persistent. Thanks for this - xoD
On the theme of costume exhibits: the Worth show at the Grand Palais is lovely; the Paul Poiret show at Musee des Arts Decoratifs is even better. PP invented the "catwalk" -- who knew? And the garments are stunning. My buddy and I contemplated a heist (but our desire to avoid prison prevailed.) As always, your newsletter is a joy.
I'm so glad that I'm not writing to you in prison! Poiret has always interested me. I'm glad the show will up until January - no chance I'll miss it. Doesn't Paris do fabulous fashion shows! Thanks for the sweet words - I'm glad you're here - xoD
So sorry to hear that you’ve been unwell. I was hoping to be in Paris this week to see the Hockney exhibit, but my own health issues put the kibbosh on that. Fingers crossed that it comes to America. Wishing us both speedy recoveries so we can get back to the people and activities we love.
Oh Jocelyn - I'm so sorry that whatever you've got is keeping you from Paris. I don't know where the Hockney show will travel to, but there's one thing you can be sure of - whenever you get to come to Paris, there'll be something wonderful to see. I hope you feel better soonest - xoD
Thank you for another fabulous newsletter! I hope you’ll soon be able to be on your way to see your darling family!
Thank you for reading, thank you for being here and thanks for the good wishes - I miss those cute girls - xoD
If you have time, you might like the Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition at Centre Pompidou. I think it’s on through August.
Meantime, it’s hot here at the shore in Old Lyme. You win on the weather (and many other things).
Ohhhh, we had a doozy of a heatwave here. Temps touching 100 with neary a breeze to be found. But it's cooled down.
I've got the Tillmans exhibit on my list and yes, it'll be on until mid September. I hope you're having corn on the cob from the farms - I can't wait to get some when we're back - xoD
Had some last night (in Melissa Clark’s Creamy Corn Pasta with Basil). Back to city tom’w but looking forward to Edinburgh weather next month. Safe travels.
Bonjour Dorie, Thank you for all of the Paris info. It is a wonderful place to be "stuck". We were there in March and got to see the Louvre Couture exhibit. What's nice is that the pieces are interspersed with the main collections and it's in a less crowded wing, no where near La Joconde! We also an exhibition on 'La Saga des grands magasins' at the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine. It's over now, but it was fun. Fashion for the masses! Hope you're feeling better soon!
As you know, there's always SO much to do in Paris! I saw the poster for the "grands magasins" exhibit, but ... hélas. Glad you liked it! xoD
I am so sad that I am missing the Hockney show. I saw a show in New York a few years ago. I love how he always tries new things, regardless of age. My role model! I don’t get to Paris till mid October and there is so much I have not seen. I hope your health is improving.
I'm sorry you'll miss the Hockney, but the fall will be a great time for museum and gallery shows - also much better weather. Like you, I find Hockney's boundless creativity and daring an inspiration. What spirit! - xoD
Apologies for leaving my comment here regarding Soupe au pistou as I was unable to leave it relative to the post.
I’m now visiting my friends in Fouras, and yesterday it was decided to make Soupe au pistou. So I quickly ran to your post and read the recipe to myself. I asked my friend about her recipe and she was very strict about ingredients. At one point I started to mess with her asking if she would add corn and got the “French angry” “No! It is not correct! We don’t eat corn!”. Knowing her for 20 years, I then asked how much haricot vert, potato, etc and I used the magic word “pif”. She looked at me and we all laughed hard because she knew I read it somewhere and I then shared your article. I love my French friends!
Helena, I love this story! Thank you so much for posting it here. No, the French don't eat much corn - although you can sometimes find it in the markets (often sad looking) and always canned in the supermarket - but I bet if you'd snuck a little in, you'd first be read the "rules," and then people would like. Like you, I love my French friends! - xoD
Feel better!!
Thanks, Mariangela - xoD
I’ve been wanting to try that Mont Blanc for a long time
I think Angelina has it year-round - hope you'll get to taste it one day - xoD
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Be well and get back home to your sweet girls! But it’s sounds like you are making lemonade!
Erin, thanks for this, which made me smile. It's hard to complain when you're "confined" to Paris - xoD
You’ll return. I’d love to meet you for an ice cream cone in Chester.🍦❤️
Deal! xoD
So many topics you shared, all wonderful, but they make me miss Paris even more! The Olympic “balloon” was and is magical, gasp-worthy, and I’m glad it’s being highlighted—too magnificent not to share. We’re still broiling in Brooklyn—very unhealthy air quality—so I hope Paris has cooled off. So sorry to learn of your health issues. Please, please take care of yourself and come back soon to Connecticut. ❤️
Susan thank you. I'm hoping that I'll be back in CT in time for corn and tomatoes - although the tomatoes in the Paris markets have been exceptional this season. Stay as cool as you can - xoD
Dorie, love your column and David Leibovitz’s too. Are you going to be in Paris Sept 13? My husband and my French speaking sister are coming to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Provence, Bordeaux, you give such good information, I see that Hockney exhibit will be closed then! Damn. My sister lived in Paris for 7 years back in the 90s. I want the best chocolate chocolate eclair in Paris, years ago I had one in Rouen, so I have a standard to compare to. lol. We are taking a cooking adventure with Joanne Weir in Provence which looks great. If you are still in Paris, we are happy to bring you things you need from America. lol I offered David Leibovitz to do the same I was ready with Pete’s Coffee and mini shredded wheat, but he did not respond. I have been on his newsletter since it was free, he used to have a list of his favorite places for people visiting. Kind of bummed that I can’t find his, over the years he’s sent advice I used to get fried chicken in Orinda from his Alice Waters days, went to the North Beach knife store for sharpening, etc. I thought I’d return the favor with cereal and coffee. If you talk to him, tell him the offer still stands, we are just normal people who like to cook! Your new book looks delicious! Tom Flinn
How great that you, your husband and your sister will be in Paris in September - it's a great time to be here. And thank you for the offer to ferry stuff across the ocean - happily, there's nothing on my must-have list! xoD
Wishing you a speedy recovery Dorie!
Thanks, Diane. It's been slow, but happily it's been steady - xoD
So sorry to hear of your health issues! Hope you’ll be back to your vibrant self (and those grands) soon.
Thanks, Cherie - I know I'm on the mend - xoD
Dorie, I was in Paris a few weeks ago and loved the Robert Doisneau exhibit at the Musee Maillol. He had such a warm, humanistic eye, finding common goodness in people. The photos are also a reminder of how poor and devastated Paris once was, in our lifetimes. If you haven't gone already, I recommend it.
Catherine, thank you. For sure I'll see the Doisneau exhibit before we leave. I love what you say about his "finding common goodness in people." And yes, it's easy for us to forget how long it took France to come out of the war. The destruction and deprivation were so widespread and so persistent. Thanks for this - xoD
I hope you are healing every day!