Sunday tea at Laduree

There was a chill in the air

when I arrived at Laduree Harrod's.

Chosing a table in the front area near the windows

I ordered Jasmine tea immediately.

Sipping quietly, I perused the menu.

I decided to splurge

and get a decadent, "full meal deal"

I started with Scottish smoked salmon 

served with salmon eggs whipped cream.

What can I say?

Very pleasant.

Would I order it again?

Yes, but after I had tried everything else on the menu.

This was followed by Salade Bonaparte.

More smoked salmon, more salmon eggs 

and a some-what weird seaweed tartare-

a double dose of Omega-3s and

Easily finished as all because the servings are petite.

I'm definitely not ordering it again.

I wasn't bad, just not worth repeating.

Lucky for me I had room for two desserts:

The Carre Chocolat and 

Saint Honore Rose-Framboise.

I will definitely order both of those winners again!

Something about the combination of the zabaglione cream

and the chocolate macaroons was so heavenly.

Their textures are complimentary 

and the variations in chocolate flavors subtle but compelling.

They were served simutaneously

so I was able to alternate between the rose/raspberry delight

and the dense chocolate.

Unfortunately, there are no words to describe the experience.

All I can do is urge you to join me on my next trip to Laduree

and share the pleasure.

In the past, I was one of those women that prefered sex to food,

but today the sensual gratification was far beyond 

any sexual experience known to humans.

To be continued...