Ellise Pierce, otherwise known to foodies as the Cowgirl Chef , is a Texan transplanted in Paris. Although she hasn’t given up her love for cowboy boots and Tex-Mex cooking, she also writes lovingly about the cuisine and quirks of her adopted home town.
Her recent post, Paris Supermarket Souvenirs, unearthes the culinary treasures that can be found in a typical Parisian supermarket. (She refers to her own neighborhood store as “the stinky stinky Franprix.” And yes, she still shops there.) No Fauchon, Hediard or La Grande Epicerie for this gal. Just eleven must buy items that a) make great gifts for folks back home and b) you should try out yourself, that is, if you haven’t already discovered these classics.
Ellise’s list includes:
- Mousse-worthy chocolate
- Drinking and baking chocolate
- Sea salt
- Piment d’Espelette
- Nut oils
- Tuna in olive oil
- Sugar
- Real French mustard
- Lentilles du Puy
- Powdered veal stock
- Speculoos paste
For all the details (including pictures with brand names), go to Ellise’s blog. Bon shopping y’all.
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