A photographic food journal of my journey through France.
Every country has different customs and rituals when it comes to every day’s life. Some have coffee in the morning, some tea in the afternoon and others have an elaborate culture around wine. Whatever it is I am willing to try it out for at least as long as I’ll stay in the country.
Right now, I am crossing France by bike. And it happens to be that French are into bakeries, no doubt.
Whether it is for the stereotypical (but true) baguette, that must be included in almost every meal, pastries, sandwiches or quiches. There is no reason not to visit a bakery at least once a day, if you are into food. Which I am.
Just as famous as the French baguette, would be croissants and pain au chocolates. Faith or incident wants it, that I love both of them especially with a coffee. And I drink coffee every day. So there really must be one of those pastries every day as well, otherwise the match isn't complete.
While I cycle, I do pass a lot of bakeries. And even though most times I am hungry and could probably eat the whole shop, I hold myself back.
Meanwhile just passing without trying anything would be too sad.
That’s why it became a little ritual to eat one croissant every day of the week.
Some are better and some aren’t that exceptional.
Some are looking gorgeous.
Or just really cute.
The best ones are no doubt, the ones made by hand. Which does exist quite a lot in the countryside. Surely to my surprise and delight.
Others will serve you defrosted and industrial ones, sadly.
I couldn’t resist, and I started to document every croissant, on every new day. Maybe I should have written the Name of each town or village to it. (tried to recall them)
“The other traveling journal.”
Or documenting my travels through the food I eat.
Because without any doubts the food is often one of the most intense experiences when visiting strange places. And I will surely remember the town where I ate the best croissant ever. Even if there was nothing else going on, apart from that.
So why not, take the photos for the memories another way. Turn the lens in the direction of the plate than towards the scenery?
Because it is well known that the eye eats as well, every time you fill your plate.
Thank you all for stopping by, let me know what you think about the croissant-travel-journal and most importantly which one did you like the most? And have a very good day!
All photos and words are mine taken and written during my recent weeks of traveling through France.