tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post732054160073142728..comments2023-03-24T01:38:25.701-07:00Comments on Cassoulet Café: How to Stretch Your Dollar-Forty-Seven ($1.47) Part OneCassoulet Cafehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306008423079535539noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-25041375864509799962007-11-10T12:15:00.000-08:002007-11-10T12:15:00.000-08:00CC, bonjour! I'm writing this as I sit at our favo...CC, bonjour! <BR/><BR/>I'm writing this as I sit at our favorite coffee house, drinking my <I>cafe au lait</I> (although today, they didn't have Fair Trade, <I>quel dommage</I>). I used to be a breakfast skipper, but now it's my favorite meal of the day, and not simply because I'm generally starving after not having eaten for 10 or so hours! Since being more conscious about what I eat and attempting a more French-inspired "diet" and lifestyle, I've really savored that first meal of the day and always try to source the best products for it (yogurt, bread, cereal, coffee, milk) that I can afford. Weekends especially are a great time to do this, as both my husband and I can enjoy the leisurely meal.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a great post!<BR/><BR/>Salut,<BR/>MarjorieMy Inner French Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014872210301856004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-89575840405811387822007-11-09T00:08:00.000-08:002007-11-09T00:08:00.000-08:00I drink PG Tips, from England. You should be able...I drink PG Tips, from England. You should be able to find it in the Dordogne, with all the English folks around.wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-54451516528591028122007-11-08T23:58:00.000-08:002007-11-08T23:58:00.000-08:00I think we eat exactly the same thing for breakfas...I think we eat exactly the same thing for breakfast. Mostly I have a croissant, sometimes a chocolatine, and other times 2 slices of toast from the local bakery. I also have Carte Noir coffee. I too would like to try all the yogurts but for digestive purposes I stick to Activia Natur. Sometimes I'll add a little butter from the local market or jam. It is a simple breakfast that I've had in varying degrees since I lived in CA years ago.<BR/><BR/>WCS, where do you buy your tea? We haven't found very good tea. We bought loose teas from spice vendors in the local markets and were surprised to find out they were no good.<BR/><BR/>When we eat out we eat out for lunch. 10-12 Euros for entree, salad, plat, fromage, et dessert. Sometimes not all but at least 3 of the courses. Even with the crappy exchange rate you can eat like this once in a while, you don't need but a soup later for b=dinner after so much food at lunch.Fuzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602362672580136644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-90741379557638669302007-11-08T13:12:00.000-08:002007-11-08T13:12:00.000-08:00Sounds good to me LBR.. a Fifteen dollar saving on...Sounds good to me LBR.. a Fifteen dollar saving on the very same thing at Laduree's & atmosphere to boot..not being in your own kitchen is atmosphere...lol. You can go FOUR times on that savings. I love the idea of blending in with the natives too.<BR/>It is Fun & One should do the Touristy thing now and then too but on a day to day budget you'd go broke. Good information CC.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-65001030818762609482007-11-08T12:07:00.000-08:002007-11-08T12:07:00.000-08:00WCS-Thanks for reciprocating by coming and posting...WCS-Thanks for reciprocating by coming and posting on my blog! ;) <BR/><BR/>LBR-Don't ya know that misery loves company? I don't want to be the only one craving (or eating) chocolate, jam and coffee :) I'm so evil...<BR/><BR/>Marjorie-Your bakery sounds GREAT! I was drinking my Fairtrade as I was reading your comment. (We roast our own!):)<BR/><BR/>WOW, I went crazy on the smilies, but I just am so happy that you guys are reading and commenting! :) :) :) :)Cassoulet Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306008423079535539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-80373190527649430882007-11-08T08:20:00.000-08:002007-11-08T08:20:00.000-08:00Oooo, merci, CC! The post was lovely and really ev...Oooo, merci, CC! The post was lovely and really evoked the mood and atmosphere of what I imagine to be the ideal French bakery.<BR/><BR/>I have a local bakery that we go to often and which has been around since the '60s. It's no-nonsense, closed at noon, and have more than just the usual donuts-and-muffins that most American bakeries seem to have resigned themselves to serving exclusively. On Saturday mornings, we often make our croissant/rugelach/muffin/pastry purchase there, then head to our favorite coffeehouse for big cups of coffee. Fortunately, the coffee is still only about $1.50 each, and Fairtrade to boot. Heaven.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing!<BR/><BR/>Salut,<BR/>MarjorieMy Inner French Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014872210301856004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-71767564637059162752007-11-08T05:22:00.000-08:002007-11-08T05:22:00.000-08:00Dear CC,Your posts are having a cumulative affect ...Dear CC,<BR/>Your posts are having a cumulative affect on me. So thanks to you :), I am craving a chocolate chaud in a French cup with bread and French jam. The cost of my culinary craving: $20.00 if I go to Laduree and $5.00 if I go where you recommend. Either way, I don't want the low-carb, caffeine free, and sugar free breakfast that is waiting for me in my kitchen <BR/>Merci,<BR/>LBRLa Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333953604767977789.post-38803351737719446442007-11-07T23:31:00.000-08:002007-11-07T23:31:00.000-08:00cassoulet, thanks for stopping by my blog for a vi...cassoulet, thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit! I'm going to spend some time now looking through your past posts and enjoying your perspective. And even though I'm drinking tea, I think it'll be fun. ;)wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.com