Flour days

The farmers market in Bastile is right near the Metro station.  Before leaving Paris, I wanted to get some cheese to take back to my family in Japan.  Cheese, as with wine, has become popular in Japan but since most cheeses are imported, they can be very expensive.  In the last five years, I have seen such a variety of cheeses in Tokyo but you buy them as slivers and I find it takes the taste and fun away from cheese eating.  I am ready to take back a half a dozen cheeses.  Bastille is one of the largest fresh produce markets in Paris.  I find the most serious French shoppers staring at the fish, picking out the best produce and talking to the vendors.  The fish looks excellent.  I find three or four cheese shops.  I buy the cheeses from the place that has the most traffic.  A couple of goat cheeses, a brie and a compte. I  wish I can stay longer at the market, buy some food and cook them right here in Paris.  But I have to leave.  I will have to save the cooking for next time.

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