Yesterday we had the opportunity to re-stock our chocolate supply by returning to Joel Durand in St. Remy. We have had chocolate in so many places in France and the US but no place as wonderful as Joel Durand. Yesterday, he was personally serving customers and I was fortunate enough to have him assist me in purchasing a box of truffle to take home. His shop is always beautiful, fully stock and smells like heaven with the chocolate fountain in the window, like chocolate chaud - hot chocolate waiting for its milk and mug. He was also ensuring that his staff was regularly offering samples including his New Year's special which was a truffle which included pavot (poppy) which gave the filling a crunch, and framboise (raspberry) which added additional sweetness. Parfait! Although he was still selling the ice cream cubes, it was a little chilly to eat ice cream, but it will give us something to dream of and work toward for the next trip.
Merci Mr. Durand!
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