--- In [email protected], Michael Jackson <mjackson74@...> wrote: > > most people liked what we baked - although most of the > Europeans bitched if we made white bread and the Americans > always bitched if we made rye or pumpernickel or any dark > style bread so we alternated so that half of the people > would be satisfied at any one time.
One of the reasons it's good to be back in Paris is the bread. As I've posted here before, there are actual studies (with protocols FAR more scientific than most of the "TM studies") that indicate that the smell of bread baking makes people kinder and more compassionate. I have to agree. There is simply nothing quite like walking past a Parisian bakery early in the morning, on my way to work. The smell emanating from the bakery makes my day and makes me stop and grab a baguette or a pastry -- still warm from the oven -- and take it with me to enjoy over my first 28 centime cup of coffee at work. I was never a great baker, although I excel at other forms of cooking. So I envy you your experiences. Don't let any of these pissants try to take that away from you.
