BS: jimmyt in France

Subject: BS: jimmyt in France
From: jimmyt
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 04:45 AM

Hello all catters. As most of you know my 25 year old daughter Carrie has been here at Le Cordon Bleu at Patisserie school all summer. She has finished up the program and finished in the top 5 in her class and most of them are trained chefs so we are proud of her. She has a wonderfulo apartment within site of the EIFFEL tOUR AND WE HAVE COME OVER FOR A VISIT. iN A COUPLE DAYS WE ARE GOING TO RENT A CAR AND go to Burgundy and ALsace. I will drink one for you! jimmyt

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Emma B
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 08:07 AM

If you drink one for all of us Jimmy you might help to solve the French wine overproduction crisis single-handed.
Can't wait to hear what the Chateau de Chorey-les-Beaune tastes like
Bon appetit et bon chance

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: rumanci
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 08:12 AM

Hey jimmy
Congrats to the gal and have fun all of you
It makes me wonder whether France is ready for YOU in full celebratory mood
LOL
I'll wave at you all across the grey bit
rum xx

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 09:57 AM

Hey, jimmy: (& Jayne)

Great to see your name appear in here! Eat a strawberry tart for Ruth, will you? Make that two. We'll be over there in late September and will indulge all of our senses.

Look forward to seeing you back home. Connecticut is beautiful in the Fall. Hint, hint..

Jerry

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Amos
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 12:11 PM

Yeehaw, Jimmy. Congrats to la belle chef!!


A

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 06 Aug 05 - 08:59 PM

Ee-gnaw-mouse congrats to Miss Super Chef. Although she is within sight of the Tower, for goodness sake, DON'T eat at the restaurant in the Tower itself! It will certainly offend her.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Micca
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 05:05 AM

Jimmy, Many Congratulations to Carrie, Top 5 eeh!! WOW!!!! I forsee you putting weight on, having a real French trained Pattissier in the family!!! Enjoy the wine (as I know you will) have a Chablis or a Marsannay or even a Gevry-Chambertin for me, I Do not Know what to recommend for Alsace, Foodwise Choucroute (the local Sauerkraut) is good the way they do it there with smoked bacon knuckles cooked in it, there was also some kind of pear tart MMMMMMmmmmm! winewise, who knows, I suppose you Have to try the Gewurztraminer, but it is NOT to everyones taste (its one of the few wines I ever found to drink with STRONGLY spiced food like curry!!!) Bon voyage mate and enjoy, if you decide to come through to London, let me know and we will meet up again I hope!!

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Emma B
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 08:28 AM

Alsace - try the Pinot Gris (Tokay) - off dry and floral like all Alsace wines but perfect with oily fish the creamy dishes of Alsace, foie gras or even Chinese food!
Hugel is my favourite!
There is also an Alsace Pinot Noir but it is too "northerly" for my taste! and don't forget the intense flavour of the "late-picked"

Foodwise there are some tradional topped thin savoury "pastries/breads" so much nicer than the ubiquitous pizza.
Have you allowed for extra weight on your return flight?

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: JennyO
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 12:04 PM

Jimmy, while you are in France, you MUST try this wonderful aperitif (or a pair of teeth, as my brother in Paris jokingly calls it - sorta appropriate for you, eh?)

Pineau de Charentes. Absolute nectar of the gods - especially if it's washing down a fresh baguette and cheese!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 04:25 PM

Just a warning Jimmy. A couple of days back there was a small news item on the radio. It stated that in Bitain the sales of Thongs in the past year had reduced considerably compared with the previous twelve months.
Watch your thong designing business because it looks as if the bottom has fallen out of the thong market! ;+)
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 08:29 PM

And French designers may have designs on your designs.

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 08:32 PM

It's no surprise to me that jimmy and jayne's daughter is a master chef. They could start their own cooking school..

Jerry

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: number 6
Date: 07 Aug 05 - 11:19 PM

Sounds like your having a great trip Jimmy.

Congrats to your daughter ... you must be extremely proud.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: open mike
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 01:00 AM

SHE CAN BE THE NEW JULIA CHILDS

HER COOKING SHOW COULD BE ENHANCED IF THE CLOTHING WERE...

NO, NEVER MIND, A CHEF WOULD WANT TO WEAR AN APRON..

NOT ONE OF THOSE WORN BY MAIDS...THIS IS A CHEF, AFTER ALL!

Subject: RE: BS: jimmyt in France
From: Peace
Date: 08 Aug 05 - 07:14 PM

Hope you're having a great time, Jimmy.