Joe and I are not natural shoppers. In fact, we'd rather do anything but. We often choose to spend our money on experiences, not things. That said, when one is in France there are things you MUST buy! So it was yesterday when we went on a shopping spree for Joe.
Our first stop was E. Dehillerin, a cooking store for chefs. It's been in operation since 1820 (which is like yesterday in French time) and it is more like a hardware store for cooks than anything else. We'd read in some guide books that the proprietors were cranky. We did not find that at all. They were so helpful to Joe; climbing up and down ladders to fetch things, and speaking nice and slowly 'en Francais' so that he could understand them.
Joe came out of there like a kid who'd been allowed to spend all of his Christmas money on candy! He could not wipe the smile off his face! He bought 2 big copper bowls, a super-heavy crepe pan and a very large wooden rolling pin made especially for puff pastry.
How we are going to get these things home in our luggage is beyond me, but I guess we'll jump off that bridge when we come to it.
Our next stop was Galeries Lafayette for clothes. European men do not wear shorts (which is, as you know, Joe's uniform). He decided he wants to look like all the other men on the street and has opted to wear pants. The only problem is he just brought one pair. Off-white. And for those of you who know Joe, they were looking pretty shaggy in minutes. Hence, the need for the shopping trip.
He is now sporting a slim cut pair of black jeans and a peach coloured shirt. He looks terrific in his new outfit.
Way to go, Joe! Can't wait to see you in your new duds.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see a picture of Joe in his new outfit!
ReplyDeleteOK, for the first time I am actually beyond happy for you and seriously crossing over into that ugly jealous place!!! Kidding- sort of. I can't imagine how fantastic Dehilleron was, makes my heart skip, I shoudl have budgetted for a trip there to outfit my new kitchen!
ReplyDeleteYou look dapper Joe. When in Rome and you know the rest!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences and so pleased to hear you are having such a good time. from Irene Williams
ReplyDeletefantastic feels like I am with you well okay that is a stretch completely enjoying the journey..Yeah Joe pleased the day of splurge was sooo successful one request a photo of the new ensemble please xoxo
ReplyDeleteDonna
I concur with the others - a posting of Joe in his new duds is certainly in order!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine how excited he was going into the store of culinary delights! I can hardly wait to hear all about his gastromic creations once he gets home - on second thought, I am sure he will be putting in some serious cooking time in Paris!