Does everyone use serviettes at table? I'm not sure.
Having spent over half my life in France, I have naturally adopted many French ways, one of which is always to use a serviette.
This isn't just any old serviette, but a 'Normand' serviette. They are the National Serviettes of France. The official Government Serviette. The Serviette of The Elysée Palace. The Serviette of The French Foreign Legion. The Serviette of every single household in the whole of France and its Overseas Territories. They are France beside one's plate.
As long as I've been aware of them, they have always remained the same. They are a good size; 45 by 45 cms. They are 'substantial', being made of 100% cotton. They mostly come in red/white checks (occasionally green or blue). And they are of a loose-ish open weave. In fact they are the perfect bib for everyday use.
For some strange reason I only had ONE here in Brighton (dozens in France), so when it was in the wash I was obliged to use an inferior replacement, that I really didn't like!
So, being quick witted (it's taken 3 years) I decided to look on the Jungle Site, and buy some more.
There they were, I found them in packs of 3 (why 3 I have no idea), so I ordered 3 packs of 3. Yesterday some oaf of a delivery man threw the package onto my doorstep, and fled. A traditional delivery.
So, today I'm much happier than I was yesterday.
I note on the pack it says 'Fabriqué au Pakistan'...... Well, you can't have everything!!!
2 comments:
Fabrique au Pakistan is a change from Fabrique au Chine. They look jolie and very practical.
We use napkins with every meal but ours are always paper napkins. Tis the tradition here. Necessary with all the oil and tomato sauces. I don't whether I would want to have to wash the cloth ones. I'd need at least a dozen
I could hardly believe that they were made in Pakistan; they are SO FRENCH!
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