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C'est l'été ! (It's summertime !) My Apricot Saga....




Et oui...some people go crazy about cherries...others love berries...moi? my favourite fruit? apricots ! I buy them in the market, rue Mesnil..."one kilo, please...and then I stroll home, eating the apricots just like that....I know, you're gonna tell me I will catch a dangerous European bug.....I take the elevator, and sometimes only two are left in the paper bag!


I don't know what makes them so special to me..its velvety touch? this subtile sweet taste....? To them this saga! *Apricot Amandine Tart *Apricot Chutney *Shrimp/Apricot Fourchettes
And while it's pouring in Paris, and it's even a bit cold, we think of summertime! 
I hope you enjoy my ode to the apricot..Stay tuned !! 

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Rosa's Yummy Yums said…
That is also one of my favorite stone fruits (together with Talian plums)!

Cheers,

Rosa
June 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM
red ticking said…
i love this post... and so happy to have found you... i adore apricots (as my grams always had them in her home) and so i am quite fond of their shape, smell, and of course lucious taste and texture... we will be good friends you and i... x pam
June 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Christel said…
So lovely, you should compile all your writings in a book.
June 18, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh, I can't wait to see what you make. In all honesty, I've only really ever eaten dried apricots, which I like very much. My favorite fruit is the the alphonso mango. They are only available about 3-4 weeks a year. They are in season right now, and I'm trying to eat as many as I can LOL. I have to order them special from an Indian shop.
Anyway, I recently bookmarked this great and easy apricot recipe that I can't wait to try for myself:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12288/poached-apricots-with-rosewater?utm_source=newsletter145&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ongoing
*kisses* HH
June 18, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Claudia said…
I love your ode to the apricot and it is among my favorites - I actually am non-denominational with fruit - I truly love them all but am partial to summer fruits.
June 19, 2011 at 4:03 AM
Barbara said…
So often I find apricots mealy when eaten fresh. But when you find a great batch, there's nothing better. I can't wait to see what you're going to make with yours!
June 19, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Gaby said…
They are my favourite too! shame the ones in England are so hard! you can almost use for amunition..
June 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM
fromBAtoParis said…
@red ticking:
Welcome to my blog, pam, and thanks for the comment!

@Christel
Looking forward to being contacted by an editor too!

@Heavenly Housewife

I loved your recipe. Thanks

@Gaby

Apricots aren't that good in Argentina, either..Remember?
June 19, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Magic of Spice said…
They look gorgeous...we recently picked some up at the farmers' market and they were perfect :)
June 24, 2011 at 6:58 PM
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