Pane e TulipaniBread and Tulips?
Emphatic no!
It's We are at Demel's,
after all.
Wiener MelangeTranslation: Cappuccino,
Viennese Style
Would you believe that
when I am at Demel's,
I lust not after their sweets
but the silver sugar bowl?
Kandierte VeilchenCandied Violets
You may eat the candy,
I keep the box.
Deal?
Kleine NaschereienSmall Sweet Temptations
All I am seeing
is this pretty little
two tiered dessert stand!
Fire Place MantleBeing a world class pâtisserie and chocolatier,
you ought to have a fire place in your shop,
with a large mirror above
to better reflect your treasures,
don't you agree?
Oh well!
Once upon a time,
when I was a little girl,
the room with the fire place
was furnished with coffee tables and chairs.
Yes, in the good old times
you were able to sit
around the fire place at Demel's,
sipping Kaffee mit Schlag and nosh on Annatorte
and feeling right at home.
Imagine
the stories that mantle could tell,
the secrets, the moods, the sheer humanity
it must have absorbed,
while people did nothing
but drinking coffee.
Or so they say.
An Empty CupGood coffee served,
a few pages read,
our quiet contemplation
has to come to an end,
"that enchanted realm
containing all the wealth
and riches of the world" *)
has to be left behind, again.
*
*) Quoted from
Xavier de Maistre's
"A Journey Around My Room" -
de Maistre penned this book in 1790,
while under house arrest for forty-two days
as punishment for having gotten himself into a duel.
The French original,
"Voyage autour de ma chambre,"
can be read online, at the website of
"Association de Bibliophiles Universels"
Images and own Text © 2008-2013 by Merisi
First published in 2008
Do I sense a little chocolate and delicious pastry overdose? "Candied Violets. You may eat the candy, I keep the box. (...) Small Sweet Temptations. All I am seeing is this pretty little two tiered dessert stand!". Don't worry, Merisi. It shall pass. Drink plenty of fluids (including Viennese coffee), walk around VIenna, listen to Mozart and you will regain your chocolate appetite in no time ;-).
ReplyDeleteThank you, from the bottom of my heart, Zosia, you saved my day! :-)
DeleteStill fonder bar after all these years...
ReplyDeleteHow time flies! :-)
DeleteWhat a great post, Merisi. I'm dreaming now of your enchanted realm (and the fireplace in Demels) xo
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams, Karen! :-)
DeleteDear Merisi, This is the lovliest post ever. Beautiful photographs. I might have to plan a trip to Demels just so I can have a box of Candied Violets. ox, Gina
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gina! :-)
DeleteThose boxes are still handmade, in France.
I have been coveting that sugar bowl since I first set eyes on it!
ReplyDeleteAh, Demel's...
Ilse
I took one home, Ilse. Legally. ;-)
DeleteWhat a beautiful post for the day, Merisi! I would love to be able to enjoy my morning coffee in such an incredible, delightful place! Being able to enjoy your photos are the next best thing! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sylvia!
DeleteA wonderful weekend to you, too! :-)
An especially good entry this morning. Thank you, Merisi!
ReplyDeleteC
Thank you, C!
Delete(Now, C?????)
Just a taste of decadence. :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed! :-)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful series! Also love the title.
ReplyDeleteMuito obrigada, Jm! :-)
DeleteI wish I had known they could be purchased when I was there. Maybe this May.
ReplyDeleteI pestered them for years, until one day they sold me one. I'll check if they still do!
DeleteLes gourmandises de chez Demel... Le bonheur ! Merci Merisi.
ReplyDeleteBonne fin de dimanche à Vienne.
Bises
Thank you, and a good start into the new week to you! :-)
DeleteGosh so many different cups of coffee to lust after.
ReplyDeleteToo too lush
ReplyDeleteRunning out to find chocie gateaux! Vite!