We need to debate the rules a bit. Can a
breakfast be included in the challenge? How do you even know that you are
eating a typical breakfast of a country? According to Wikipedia, English
breakfast is one of the most recognized English dishes. I will keep that in
mind when England shows up on the list (it will be country number 61-70, so it
will be a while). Many countries
actually have typical breakfasts.
American breakfast would be eggs and bacon
or sausages or pancakes with syrup or all of it. English breakfast would be eggs, bacon, different kinds of sausages, beans and toast, tea with milk etc.
French breakfast would be café au lait, croissants, and baguette.
Finnish breakfast consists of oat meal (porridge) and coffee.
In Asia breakfast foods do not seem to differ much from the other meals of the day. I have eaten noodles and dumplings for breakfast in China.
Conclusion: a breakfast can be typical to a
country so a French breakfast in Paris meets the criteria for a French meal.
On a gray Sunday morning we decide to go
for a breakfast downtown Paris and check out the pyramid of Louvre. Artist JR has made the pyramid disappear, at
least from one ankle. It is fascinating how he has covered the pyramid with a
picture of the building that is behind it. From a specific spot it really looks
like the pyramid has totally disappeared.
In one of the side buildings of Louvre there
is a restaurant where we sometimes have coffee: Le Café Marly. After checking
out the pyramid (or rather its disappearance) we sit in the terrace for a
breakfast. Jukka has café au lait, grapefruit juice, a selection of small size pastries
(croissant, pain au chocolat and pain au raisin). I have a tea (well, a pot of
hot water and a tea bag), jus d’orange and a grilled baguette with a choice of
strawberry and apricot jams.
We eat the most typical breakfast in Paris
and pay the real tourist price: 22 euros per person. At least we had a view of
Louvre while enjoying the breakfast. I think a breakfast was a good twist to the challenge and will it not be the only French meal we will have.
Le Cafe Marly
93 rue de Rivoli75001 Paris
http://cafe-marly.com
The pyramid looks very cool like this! What at insane price for the breakfast! What would a similar setup cost in a corner cafe in Paris?
VastaaPoistaI think 6 euros for a coffee, croissant, a glass of orange juice and no view.
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