First: les fromages (the cheeses). So I was trying to see how it would feel to be a French. There were three types of cheese and out of curiosity I tried them all. The first one tasted quite subtle; the second one was very salty; and the third one was my favorite, not too mild not too strong. I didn't know the names of those cheeses. I ate them with a bread with some herbs hints which was very soft and delicious.
Second: les macarons (the macaroons). I had heard about this type of dessert from some podcasts and books, but never had a chance to eat it before. So this was a perfect moment to try this. I took the whole plate which consisted of 4 flavors of macaroons. I liked the chocolate one best, but I still can't figure out the flavors of the other three, though I think the green one might be the green tea flavor.
Of course I won't compare them with the famous Ladurée in Paris. Although I never taste one, based on what I have heard I am sure it is very delicious and, of course, expensive. But I promise if I ever visit Paris, I will definitely try it, maybe from the shop at Champs Elysées.
Besides feasting, we also exchanged gift. We had arranged secret santa a week before the dinner, and I became Mull's secret santa. I knew that he's going to Paris next February, so I bought him a pocket travel guide for Paris. I thought it would be both appropriate and funny to use one of the NATAS travel brochure (not because I didn't have money to buy the wrapping paper). Cute, isn't it?
My secret santa was Andreas. I got a tuque, which is a knitted cap from wool. This is usually used in cool weather or in winter.
I hope I will be able to use it if I happen to travel to other countries in winter. Because God knows I won't use it in Singapore.
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