Settling in to the new apartment.
I can’t believe it is over. Our first culinary tour has come to a close. It is a bit of a strange feeling after all of the planning, prepping, excitement, adrenaline, and even the few surprises, to see this fast paced 10 days draw to an end.
It was hard work but also a ton of fun and both Sarolta and I feel proud of how this first tour was planned and executed. We may change a thing of two for next year but we both agreed, without hesitation, that we want to do a “Second Annual Paris Culinary Tour”. We are hoping for another adventuresome group of people with open hearts, a sense of humour and a good appetite to join us in June of 2014 in the City of Light.
Yesterday it was time to pack up the Montmartre penthouse and head off in search of some new Parisian adventures. Sarolta moved to an apartment in the Bastille with her husband for a few days before heading off to vacation in Portugal.
I will be staying with my Mom in an apartment in the 9th arrondissement, just off of rue Martyrs, until the rest of my family arrives on June 14th. We will head off to do a bit of biking in Burgundy and then go to visit my husband’s family in Germany.
Even though both Sarolta and I are happy to have some relaxing time away from the stove we both felt a bit lost and sad that the culinary tour was over. We missed our group and the daily culinary discoveries that we made together. We missed the many, many laughs that we shared. We are both excited to start planning for next year.
Thanks to our friends and family who supported us to make this dream a reality. Thanks to all of the women who trusted us and came and shared this magical experience with us. Thanks to all of you who followed along on the blog.
Here’s to next year!
xo J
PS For anyone who may be interested in joining us next year and would like to be added to an email list for when we have our dates confirmed please drop us a line at events@kitchenculinaire
We are hoping to keep our number of participants to 8 people and should be able to provide details and pricing for 2014 by September. We would love to have you join us in Paris!
Oh, lovely!
So many stories my friend! Can’t wait to talk to you.
so happy for you and Sarolta, Julie! enjoy the rest of your trip. As you return I will depart for London then the French Riviera for the most part of my 5 weeks in Europe. can’t wait!
Thanks Tamar! Enjoy your time in Europe, see you in September in beautiful Vancouver…
The new apartment looks lovely! Can’t wait to see you on the 15th…
Can’t wait to see you! We have already booked some restaurant reservations. Great food coming your way! xo J
Congratulations on a job well done !! There was never any doubt your tour would be a huge success with you two at the helm! Your passion and love for making people happy is a true gift.
Thank you my love. I felt your support every step of the way.
I am sure the culinary tour was absolute perfection. You and Sarolta are an amazing team! Congratulations to you both! Xoxo
Thanks Leslie. Can’t wait to compare notes when you guys do your first tour! Looking forward to catching up in Vancouver.
GO LADIES GO!
This is Paolo (using Lisa’s log in) via Los Angeles. I have been following the blog and enjoying every minute of this magical adventure. You ladies should be proud. What a lovely, passionate and graceful journey.
Paolo, thank you so much for your kind, kind words. I can’t wait to see you in July.
Thank you for sharing your days with us, Julie. You definitely have me missing Paris.