"Wherever you are be fully there"-Author Unknown

I aspire to do this everyday, I have a tendency to not live in the moment and start planning my next project or adventure.

Okay, important things to talk about like Le Cordon Bleu and Food/Wine (in general)

So, the whole plant based thing has been challenging, especially in a country who prides itself on their cheese.  I have been good about 90% of the time but I am going to have to be a part-time dairy free consumer because according to my peeps at Le Cordon Bleu, we are going to be using a lot of butter and cream for the pastries....and I have to taste test everything I make (tough life, right?).  Speaking of Le Cordon Bleu, I attended my orientation on Saturday and met some really amazing new friends, I officially start cooking tomorrow. 

My cookbook from Le Cordon Bleu, I will be learning how to make every patisserie you could ever want. 

Little sample of what I will be learning....good thing I do not care for macaroons but the French sure do.

Tour of our patisserie kitchen at Le Cordon Bleu. They are super strict with our attire, no make-up,  earrings, rings, etc. All the classes are in French. 

My neighborhood vegan restaurant which is AMAZING. Le Potager du Marais.
 http://www.yelp.com/biz/le-potager-du-marais-paris

Amazing wine and cheese pairing at www.o-chateau.com my favorite wine is sulfate free, Domaine de Briante Beaujolais Brouilly.

Finally found some good Chianti in this town at http://www.enoteca.fr
I love France but Italy will always have my heart. 

A side note:
I managed to drop my cell phone on the interior track of the Metro in Paris. I am incredibly thankful to the Metro staff for being so kind to me. They delayed a train to go down in the track and retrieve my phone. I gave the Metro lady a hug, which I think scared her...LOL. Language barrier aside, they went above and beyond their job to help and I appreciate it.

Getting an India Travel Visa in France
A good portion of my last week has been working to secure an India travel visa for my October trip with the ladies of Leadership International to New Delhi, India. Apparently, you need a husband or a father to apply for this visa....I am not complaining but I have never seen anything like that on an application before.

Au Revoir pour l'instant. I am taking french classes this week so I hope to have a few interesting updates next week.