Choosing The Cheese
I arrived in Paris early in the spring, by myself, with the rest of the family scheduled to join me after the school year finished in late June. One of the first tasks I focused on was learning how to accomplish everyday tasks – getting to work, buying groceries, choosing appliances, and doing the banking. We had selected an apartment in a perfect, quiet neighborhood – only one metro to work, a wide variety of shops, and very close to one of the jewels of Paris - the neighborhood outdoor "marché" or market. One or two mornings a week, the marchés are set up in their reserved location, scattered across Paris and the days of the week to ensure every resident has access within walking distance at least weekly. The schedule for each market is consistent but differs from those in adjacent neighborhoods so that a short bus ride can always be taken if you find you lack a fresh ingredient or two for the evening meal.
