One Year Went By — Une année est passée
And what a wonderful year it has been, full of so many discoveries!
Sorry for the short absence. I am currently traveling to a wonderful country from which I hope to bring you nice pictures and stories. But back to this special occasion for me.
In November 2005, I started a food blog, and one year later, here we are already! November 2006. Time flies by. I can still see myself when I started! When I told P., “Je vais commencer un blog (I am going to start a blog)”. “What?,” he replied, surprised.
I feel that I am a lucky woman, and here is why.
In a year, I feel I did so much! I cooked, styled and shot a lot of dishes I prepared, I learned new tricks, and I feel I enriched my cooking répertoire by trying things I would not have thought of before. And then of course, I met you all, my dear readers, without whom this blog would just not be the same. I read tons of great stories, I met some of you in real flesh, others virtually via wonderful food blogs, and I received many emails. All from you. It has been a superb adventure, a great year and I would like to thank you for your constant encouragement, comments and feedback. Food blogging and what is attached to it fulfills me so much that even my words cannot explain that well.
To many more posts and for the love of food! A big thanks to you!
And Happy Thanksgiving! I know that I will not eat turkey tonight!
En français…
Et quelle année ! Tant de découvertes !
Désolée pour cette petite absence mais je suis en ce moment dans un pays formidable d’où j’espère bien vous ramener plein de belles images et histoires. Mais revenons à cette occasion spéciale pour moi.
En novembre 2005, j’ai commencé un blog culinaire, et nous voilà déjà en novembre 2006. C’est fou comme le temps passe vite ! Je m’y vois encore, tout au début! Quand j’ai dit à P., “Je vais commencer un blog”. “Quoi ?”, il m’a alors répondu, surpris.
Je crois que j’ai bien de la chance et voilà pourquoi.
En un an, il s’en est passé des choses. J’ai cuisiné, stylisé, et pris des photos de nombreux plats, j’ai appris de nouvelles techniques, et j’ai pu enrichir mon répertoire culinaire en essayant des méthodes auxquelles je n’aurais pas pensées avant. Et puis bien sûr, il y a tout ce monde, vous, mes très chers lecteurs et lectrices, sans qui l’aventure ne serait évidemment pas la même. J’ai eu l’occasion de rencontrer des personnes fantastiques, en chair et en os, d’autres virtuellement par le biais de superbes blogs culinaires, j’ai lu un tas de bien belles histoires, et j’ai reçu une multitude de messages. Tous de vous. Cela aura été une aventure formidable, une superbe année, et je voulais vous remercier de vos encouragements constants, de vos commentaires et réactions. Je peux avouer que le monde des blogs culinaires me comble si bien que même mes mots ne peuvent pas l’exprimer avec justesse.
J’espère bien continuer cette belle aventure en célébrant encore et toujours le beau plaisir de la table ! Un grand merci à vous tous !
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What you’ve accomplished in one year is inspiring! Many thanks for sharing your energy and talent.
Comment by Lydia — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 7:58 pm
You are so talented and always inspire me. Thanks for sharing little stories and wonderful photos! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures. Happy Thanksgiving!
Comment by Kat — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 8:18 pm
Congratulations! You should be proud of your beautiful blog.
Comment by Annie — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 8:33 pm
Félicitations! Autant de super recettes inspirantes, de belles photos et histoires agréable à lire en une année..wow!! Je te souhaite de continuer sur cette lancée et de continuer à avoir autant de plaisir à faire ce blog que j’ai en à le lire!
Comment by Maia — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 8:33 pm
Happy birthday and keep going, you do such an amazing job. Chapeau bas madame béa.
Comment by framboise — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 9:31 pm
Happy Birthday, Bea! Each day when I check your blog it’s a thing of joy! Here’s to another year of food adventures.
Baci!
Comment by Ivonne — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 10:12 pm
Et bien on ne peut que t’encourager à continuer et à nous faire partager tes belles recettes et tes superbes photos!joyeux anniversaire à ton blog!
Comment by mercotte — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 10:17 pm
Happy Birthday! Can’t wait to see where you went.
I wish you the best for many years to come!
Comment by Helen — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 11:58 pm
Happy blog-birthday to La Tartine Gourmande!
One of the things I love best about blogs is that we all get to see and enjoy the talents of others — talents that would be hidden away without a blog.
Thanks for doing it. I really enjoy reading it and looking at the amazing pictures.
Comment by Lisa Williams — On November, 23rd, 2006 at 11:59 pm
Bon bloganniversaire, et continue ainsi, tes articles me ravissent à chaque fois. Bravo pour les photos et je suis sure que P. se régale bien .-) You are ready for more now in this coming blogging year.
Comment by texmex — On November, 24th, 2006 at 12:53 am
Joyeux bloganniversaire, j’espère que tes découvertes seront nombreuses durant cette nouvelle année et que le plaisir sera toujours aussi fort.
Comment by AnneE — On November, 24th, 2006 at 1:37 am
Joyeux bloganniversaire, continue à nous régaler!
Comment by Choupette — On November, 24th, 2006 at 1:59 am
Longue vie à ton blog, Béa, en te souhaitant encore de belles rencontres et de beaux succès en cuisine !
Comment by Ingrid — On November, 24th, 2006 at 2:00 am
Quelle bonne idée tu as eu en ce mois de novembre 2005 de créer ton blog ! Joyeux anniversaire !
Comment by Laudy — On November, 24th, 2006 at 2:24 am
Happy blo anniversary!
Comment by Mayacook — On November, 24th, 2006 at 2:50 am
Happy bog’anniversary Bea !!
Comment by Fred — On November, 24th, 2006 at 3:09 am
Happy Birthday Bea! Please continue to publish so wonderful recipes and pictures! I love your blog!
Comment by Clairechen — On November, 24th, 2006 at 3:10 am
un très très joyeux anniversaire à ce merveilleux blog, qui m’inspire tant, merci de l’avoir commencé et poursuivi car j’ai pu ainsi te découvrir à travers lui et c’est une bien belle rencontre!
Comment by Alhya — On November, 24th, 2006 at 3:11 am
Happy One Year, Bea! You have acomplished so much. You are a true inspiration and I really look forward to many more fantastic posts from you. The great side effect with you is that I am improving my very rusty French
Hugs!
Comment by Meeta — On November, 24th, 2006 at 3:43 am
Joyeux blog’versaire. Je pensais que cela faisait beaucoup plus d’un an. Continue de nous enchanter avec tes merveilles.
Comment by Papilles&Pupilles — On November, 24th, 2006 at 4:09 am
Joyeux Bloganniversaire Bea. J’aime depuis le debut tes photos, mais pas que. J’ai teste et je n’ai pas ete decue, la gourmandise est au rendez-vous derriere l’esthetisme. Et puis l’auteure derriere les images fait plaisir a rencontrer.
Un grand bravo pour cette annee de production magnifique. Many happy returns.
Comment by Gracianne — On November, 24th, 2006 at 4:27 am
Joyeux anniversaire Béa et merci de nous avoir fait rêver pendant un an!
Comment by Mitsuko — On November, 24th, 2006 at 4:31 am
Happy Blog Anniversay! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your wonderful food journeys and photos with us. May there be many more to come!
Comment by Robyn — On November, 24th, 2006 at 4:54 am
Cela ne fait pas si longtemps que j’ai découvert ton blog et pourtant je le trouve tout simplement génial et j’espère pouvoir te lire encore quelques années. Joyeux anniversaire…
Comment by Emy — On November, 24th, 2006 at 5:12 am
Happy Blog Birthday Bea. Wishing you many more years like this!
Comment by fiordizucca — On November, 24th, 2006 at 5:19 am
You are a joy Bea. Happy Blog Birthday!
Enjoy the travel.
Comment by Tanna — On November, 24th, 2006 at 5:57 am
Bea-Happy blog birthday! It’s good that you decided to blog, it would be so empty without you!
Comment by ilva — On November, 24th, 2006 at 9:00 am
Congratulations! It’s amazing how quickly time has passed since I’ve started my blog too, I hope I make it to a year as well!
Comment by Brilynn — On November, 24th, 2006 at 9:56 am
Happy blogday to ya!!!
Alexandra
Comment by Miss Tiny — On November, 24th, 2006 at 10:38 am
Congradulations! You have a very nice site.
Comment by krista — On November, 24th, 2006 at 10:46 am
Congratulations, Bea. Have a glass of something wonderful to celebrate!
Comment by shauna — On November, 24th, 2006 at 11:37 am
Happy blog birthday, Bea! I hope it’s only the first of many.
Comment by Melissa — On November, 24th, 2006 at 12:26 pm
Un joyeux anniversaire et un encore un grand bravo pour ce blog magnifique et gourmand, palme d’or de la photo culinaire
Comment by Le confit c'est pas gras — On November, 24th, 2006 at 12:42 pm
Happy Birthday/Anniversary. What a wonderful milestone for you. Your blog is always one of my favorites and I check it daily for inspiration.
Comment by peabody — On November, 24th, 2006 at 1:04 pm
Excellent bloganniversaire et surtout un grand merci à toi de partager avec nous ton amour de la cuisine, tes photos toujours sublimes et des recettes gourmandes !
Comment by Fabienne — On November, 24th, 2006 at 4:08 pm
Je n’ai qu’un mot à dire: bravo!!
Comment by ninette — On November, 24th, 2006 at 4:38 pm
Happy blog birthday, Bea! May the coming year be filled with many more beautiful posts and photos (and beetroot recipes:)!
Comment by Pille — On November, 24th, 2006 at 6:48 pm
Congrats! Your food blog has been such an inspiration
Comment by mj — On November, 24th, 2006 at 7:16 pm
Happy Birthday indeed. We, your devoted readers, are happy–that you started this blog! I look forward to the next year!
Comment by sher — On November, 25th, 2006 at 12:23 am
Béa, merci de partager cette belle aventure avec nous… et bravo, tu as tellement de talent !!!
Comment by Camille — On November, 25th, 2006 at 8:16 am
Je te souhaite un très joyeux blog’anniversaire. J’attends la suite bien sûr pour voir avec toujours autant de plaisir tes recettes si plaisantes et toujours si bien illustrées. A bientôt.
Comment by Sophie — On November, 25th, 2006 at 3:39 pm
Bea, happy blog birthday. We are very lucky to have your blog. I love coming here to visit. stories, beautiful photos, great recipes..I drink to many more birthdays!!
Comment by valentina — On November, 25th, 2006 at 4:00 pm
Happy blog birthday Bea.
Comment by barbara — On November, 26th, 2006 at 4:00 am
Happy blog birthday, Bea! Here’s to more mouthwatering photos and recipes to come.
You’re an inspiration!
Comment by Mae — On November, 26th, 2006 at 4:06 am
Happy 1st blog birthday! Your blog is definetely one of my favourites to read - the combination of stellar storytelling, mouth-watering photgraphs and step by step recipes make it one of the best I’ve come across! Here’s to much more deliciousness to come in the future
Comment by Ellie — On November, 26th, 2006 at 9:05 am
Bravo et joyeux anniversaire !!! Et que cela continue comme cela encore bien des années !!! J’ai pensé à toi quand j’ai fait des photos en voyage avec un flou en arrière mais j’arrive vraiment pas à ta cheville
Faut encore bosser.
A bientot
Amitiés
Claude
Comment by Claude-Olivier — On November, 26th, 2006 at 11:38 am
Congrats Bea on an amazing year!
Comment by L — On November, 26th, 2006 at 12:14 pm
Happy Birthday ! Bel Anniversaire !! Et merci à toi parce que ton blog est un de ceux qui m’a donné envie de me lancer ! Qui plus est, en plus de la cuisine, tu m’offres chaque fois un “refresh” d’anglais et c’est bon pour les méninges !
Comment by Manouche — On November, 26th, 2006 at 1:28 pm
Happy Blogday Bea. Your blog is one I visit daily and there is almost alway something new and wonderful to read. I rarely post, but today I felt I must to thank you and to congratulate you. Well done!
Comment by Maureen in Oakland — On November, 26th, 2006 at 5:19 pm
Happy birthday and have a nice journey !
Comment by Virginie — On November, 26th, 2006 at 7:32 pm
Though I’ve only just started reading this, Congratulations on the one year birthday! I can only say, you have an amazing website. I also want to know: What Camera do you use for your photographs– they are spectacular!
Comment by karen — On November, 26th, 2006 at 8:12 pm
Happy Blog Birthday Bea. Cheers to many more blog birthdays and yummy food to come
Comment by ilingc — On November, 27th, 2006 at 5:00 am
Happy Blog Birthday! Your blog is so inspiring and your pictures great! Can’t wait to see new pictures from your trip. We are having a food blog meeting early December in Brazil! We are all excited about it. Have fun in your trip!
Comment by Cristina — On November, 27th, 2006 at 6:51 am
Happy one year!! I know I’ve loved every post
Comment by Jeff — On November, 27th, 2006 at 9:42 am
Happy birthday ‘tartine gourmande’.
Can’t wait for the next year to come!
- fanny
Comment by fanny — On November, 27th, 2006 at 11:36 am
a great year indeed bea! congratulations and wishing you many many more to come!
Comment by ces — On November, 27th, 2006 at 12:49 pm
Hi Bea, Congratulations on completing a year of blogging. I LOOOVE your blog and I am sure you will celebrate many more anniversaries.
Comment by Ashwini — On November, 27th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
Congratulations and Happy Birthday! I just found your blog and am sad that I am one year behind; but I am glad that there will be more really delicious years to come.
Your pictures are truly stunning!
Comment by Rasa Malaysia — On November, 28th, 2006 at 1:40 am
bon bloganniversaire et merci surtout des merveilles que tu présentes ici! tes photos sont toujours un grand moment de plaisir pour moi! auguriiiiiiii
Comment by peggy — On November, 28th, 2006 at 3:30 am
You have really made somethign wonderful, Bea. I am really so happy to have followed you on your journey. Your accomplishements, in photography, cooking, and writing (in a foreign language no less) have been remarkable. Your photography is professional quality and I do hope that you plan on folloinw it as a career path. Hugs and kisses to you and felicitations on reaching the one year mark in style.
Comment by Lucy Vanel — On November, 28th, 2006 at 5:11 am
Happy One year! You have accomplished a lot–the most important being making my mouth water again and again! =)
Comment by Natalie — On November, 28th, 2006 at 11:35 am
Happy blogging anniversary Bea!
Comment by relly — On November, 28th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
Joyeux Bloganniversaire et merci pour ces merveilleuses photos et ces fabntastiques recettes!
Comment by loukoum°°° — On November, 28th, 2006 at 12:33 pm
Wow, I can’t believe you’ve only been at it for a year. I have had my blog for about six months now, and it has gone by sooo quickly. I love writing and trying to improve my photography. When I need inspiration, I love to look through your photos. Here’s to another great year!
Comment by Julie — On November, 28th, 2006 at 1:42 pm
hey bea
No turkey for us either, i hate the tryptophan effect!
so
we didn’t either- grilled cornish hens was the main dish
congrats - the year has gone by fast - i wish you [and of course P] the best in the coming New Year-
Comment by kim — On November, 28th, 2006 at 5:16 pm
Congratulations! Your Food Photography is so delicious… You should have it published!
Comment by Claire — On November, 28th, 2006 at 11:04 pm
how wonderful Bea. Happy blog birthday and I can’t wait to see all your amazing food escapades in the future.
Comment by jenjen — On November, 29th, 2006 at 3:34 am
oups mince j’ai rate l’anniversaire de la tartine alors bonne anniversaire tartine gourmande qui nous enchante de plus en plus…et pour longtemps
Comment by veronica — On November, 29th, 2006 at 6:50 am
Thank you each one of you for your lovely lovely notes. It means a lot to me. You are the best!
Merci beaucoup a vous tous pour vos si gentils mots. Ca fait une grande difference. Vous etes tous supers !
Comment by Béa — On November, 29th, 2006 at 8:10 am
I’m a litle bit late … happy birthday to your blog and thank you so much for your lovely texts and pictures.
Comment by pascale — On November, 29th, 2006 at 10:35 am
Happy One Year, Bea. I’ve enjoyed your blog so much and congrats on all of your well-deserved success!
Comment by Dianka — On November, 29th, 2006 at 3:02 pm
Congratulations Béa!
It’s YOU my dear, who is the best!!
Comment by Bron — On November, 29th, 2006 at 5:03 pm
Merci bien Pascale! Et au plaisir d’une nouvelle rencontre !
Dianka and Bron, thanks very much to both of you!
Comment by Béa — On November, 30th, 2006 at 11:07 am
Et voilà encore en retard.
Continue de nous régaler autant par tes photos que par tes recettes. Cette année m’a permise de te connaître et j’en suis ravie. A l’année prochaine pour le 2ème anniversaire.
Comment by menus propos — On November, 30th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
And we’re so very lucky to have you there to share your wonderful vision of food and tastes and, and, and
BIG MERCI Bea!!
Comment by ParisBreakfasts — On November, 30th, 2006 at 8:03 pm
I have been out of town as well, and thus missed your blog birthday, but let me tell you that I am continually amazed and inspired by you and your beautiful work. May there be many more years to come!
Comment by Tea — On December, 3rd, 2006 at 11:52 pm
Merci bien MenuPropos. C’est partagé. Ravie de te connaitre!
Carol, you are too good to me!
Tea, thanks so much for your note!
Comment by Béa — On December, 4th, 2006 at 2:37 pm