Tomorrow is Bastille Day; the day the French commemorate an
angry mob breaking into an eighteenth century prison. In 1789 France was in
economic and political crisis. Louis XVI was hopelessly out of touch, and the
attack on the Bastille showed he was no longer in control. It was the beginning
of the end for the monarchy – a large step toward freedom for the country. The
French will celebrate the fourteenth of July much the way we celebrated the fourth:
with parades, fireworks and food; lots and lots of food. The biggest difference
is instead of burgers and hot dogs, their food might actually be worth eating: croissants,
galettes, soufflé, éclairs, clafouti, bouillabaisse, crêpes, bourguignon, or
just a fresh baguette and cheese. I’m seriously considering Mimi’s Quiche Lorraine or Florentine for lunch tomorrow. Who’s with me?
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