The last day in Paris I went to the Monoprix on Champs to get some cheese. Though someone said I could get it at the airport, I figured (correctly) that it’ll be more expensive and the selection more limited. Besides, I had no intention of taking the cheese with me as hand luggage. I was awed, seeing the range of selection in the store fridge, and Monoprix isn’t exactly a gourmet deli. I got a great variety and selection too. I stayed away from too stinky cheese cos I had to pack it in my suitcase. Nor could I buy the too soft and perishable stuff. I gave Mum the camembert, these are what I have in my fridge. From top left: petit Pont-l’Évêque, Comté, Tomme de Savoie, Appenzeller, Morbier, St Albray, Salers. Okay, the Appenzeller doesn’t fit in, but what the hell, I love Appenzeller and miss it like crazy so there.

I have quince paste from Australia, perfect.