La Tartine Gourmande Turns Two — La Tartine Gourmande a deux ans

November 26, 2007

apple tiramisu chocolate

Spiced Apple and Dark Chocolate Tiramisu

Would you believe me if I told you that I almost missed the date today? But how could I, really? I actually have something to celebrate, and YOU, my dear readers, to thank.

Two years ago, I started this blog. Exactly 730 days ago, on Nov 26, 2005, with a first post entitled Food Photography. I wrote that post innocently and spontaneously at the time, as if I had been urged to share something suddenly important — I also had to laugh when I saw the picture accompanying the article. I was then far from imagining that its contents would mean as much as it does to me today!

Because today, it means a ton.

Food Styling and Food Photography have been good to me indeed. It might sound cheesy to admit, and say, but I will say it all the same: I simply never tire of styling, or photographing food. When some people read, or watch a movie to relax, I enjoy playing with a few apples, a bowl full of sugar, or a piece of lettuce, and see what happens. And I cook. Seriously, I think it is a true addiction, one that I will never feel an ounce of guilt about. I thrive on it.

Will I be grateful enough for all the good things that blogging over the last two years gave me? It made writing for magazines or the Boston Globe possible; traveling to enchanting places, speaking at a conference, attending one, participating in a fun food styling workshop, and working on food projects for clients a reality. It allowed me to meet fantastic inspirational people — bloggers, professionals and readers — who became friends. Sure enough, it was not always all roses and flowers. It is never this way, and like everyone else, I have had my ups and downs. This is life. But then, it is when I receive your emails, or read your comments, that all of these more difficult times fade away. Your encouraging words are enough to make me smile, and feel reenergized again.

Blogging is about what we share, and what you give me when I reach out. I will never thank you enough for that. Truly again, merci.

I only wished I could share this simple dessert with you to express my gratitude. I sense that you would not mind, n’est-ce pas ?

Note : I designed this dessert for a dinner I hosted for dear friends recently. If you like chocolate, apples, mascarpone and spices, then it is meant for you too.


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  1. If you like chocolate, apples, mascarpone and spices…what could be a more gorgeous combination? This picture is beautiful too.

    Congratulations on your anniversary!

    Comment by Cakespy — On November, 26th, 2007 at 9:41 pm

  2. Only two?! Really? Wow! You seem so much more mature! Happy happy happy Birthday La Tartine Gourmand. We look forward to many future years of fabulous feasts and tasty treats.
    Bon anniversair

    Comment by Robyn Vickers — On November, 26th, 2007 at 9:54 pm

  3. Happy birthday, la tartine!! Bea, your photos and food are some of my very favorites. I hope your blog is around for many more years!

    Comment by Nan — On November, 26th, 2007 at 10:07 pm

  4. Hi Bea – what a great blog-birthday to have! It’s actually our kids’ 4th birthday today! We celebrated for you, too :) Congratulations, Bea. Very well done, indeed!

    Comment by Kit — On November, 26th, 2007 at 10:16 pm

  5. So much you have accomplished in only two years! Much congratulations and best wishes.

    Comment by Kalyn — On November, 26th, 2007 at 10:31 pm

  6. 2 années riches en expériences et pour nous en plaisirs partagés.
    Félicitations pour tout ce que tu fais ! Continue !

    Comment by mercotte — On November, 26th, 2007 at 10:41 pm

  7. Happy blog birthday! Two years — and what exciting years they have been. I’m looking forward to a third year of your wonderful photography and recipes.

    Comment by Lydia — On November, 26th, 2007 at 11:08 pm

  8. Happiest of anniversaries to you, my dear!

    Comment by nicole — On November, 26th, 2007 at 11:22 pm

  9. Congratulations! I hope you do this for many more years to come, you have inspired me so very much–thank you!

    Comment by Katia — On November, 26th, 2007 at 11:37 pm

  10. Yes…only two? You’ve done a lot in two years, congratulations! :)

    Comment by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy — On November, 27th, 2007 at 12:18 am

  11. joyeux blog anniversaire ! je te souhaite encore plein de belles années remplies de découvertes et de belles créations…

    Comment by b comme bon — On November, 27th, 2007 at 1:23 am

  12. Je ne peux que me joindre aux autres pour te dire que chaque billet me ravit, même si je ne manifeste pas. Bon 2 ans et vive la suite.

    Comment by mamina — On November, 27th, 2007 at 1:28 am

  13. c’est toujours un vrai plaisir de visiter ta tartine gourmande .
    cela me laisse souvent ébahie et réveuse.

    Comment by lili63 — On November, 27th, 2007 at 1:36 am

  14. Congrats on two years! You blog always makes me so happy.

    Comment by peabody — On November, 27th, 2007 at 1:37 am

  15. What a lovely blog you have. And congratulations on your second year anniversary! I come across your site now and again, and am always refreshed when I read it and admire your photos. Wonderful!

    Comment by kellypea — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:01 am

  16. Continue ! c’est toujours un enchantement de voir tes photos, les couleurs, un reflet de gourmandise, un cours magistral de stylisme culinaire et d’art visuel… Bon anniversaire !

    Comment by Tiuschan — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:20 am

  17. Yes, thank you. It is your beautiful photographs I love, and also your interesting recipes, and most especially your way with color and light. Happy Birthday!

    Comment by elarael — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:21 am

  18. Happy Bloganniversary! Bonne continuation et keep up with the great work!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Comment by Rosa — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:26 am

  19. Joyeux bloganniversaire, et merci de nous faire partager tes superbes recettes et magnifiques photos malgrés un emploie du temps, je pense, plus que chargé. Merci encore et longue vie à Tartine gourmande.

    Comment by sylvieaa — On November, 27th, 2007 at 3:15 am

  20. Happy blog birthday!!!
    I love your blog and your recipes!!

    Comment by Tulip — On November, 27th, 2007 at 3:32 am

  21. Happy Birthday La tartine, many happy returns! Allez Bea, soufle ta bougie, et partage donc ce tiramisu avant qu’on ne soit trop nombreux a venir te souhaiter bon anniversaire.

    Comment by gracianne — On November, 27th, 2007 at 3:41 am

  22. I’m surprised too – only two years and such a lot accomplished! Isn’t it strange (in a wonderful way) where life takes you!

    Comment by Sophie — On November, 27th, 2007 at 3:47 am

  23. Happy Birthday pour ton superbe blog! c’est tjs un émerveillement d’ouvrir ses pages et bravo pour ton talent!

    Comment by chantal33 — On November, 27th, 2007 at 3:52 am

  24. Happy blogiversary! May you have many, many more and continued success :)

    Comment by sognatrice — On November, 27th, 2007 at 4:00 am

  25. just came across with your flickr pics, and that’s why i am here
    i am from hong kong, and my name is Beatrice too! :P
    nice to meet you!

    Comment by Beatrice Chan — On November, 27th, 2007 at 4:01 am

  26. Happy birthday!

    Comment by Céline — On November, 27th, 2007 at 4:23 am

  27. Happy Blog-Birthday. I’m happy to have you here as a little very special food-blog-star! ,-)

    Comment by creezy — On November, 27th, 2007 at 5:05 am

  28. Bon anniversaire Béa, ne t’arrête surtout pas!

    Comment by Cocotte — On November, 27th, 2007 at 5:12 am

  29. Bea, happy blog birthday! Your blog is such a pleasure to read. And your work is so impressive and inspirational.

    Comment by Anh — On November, 27th, 2007 at 5:35 am

  30. joyeux anniversaire a notre photographe adoree qui en plus est d el’est de la france et qui surtout transmet son amour de la photo…

    Comment by veronica — On November, 27th, 2007 at 5:36 am

  31. Congratulations! Your blog is my favorite food destination on the net and I admire the quality of your photos and your recipes! Keep it up!

    Comment by Ralph — On November, 27th, 2007 at 5:38 am

  32. Congrats, Bea, and thank you for two years of beautiful food blogging and photography–

    Comment by Kristen — On November, 27th, 2007 at 5:44 am

  33. Happy blog anniversary, Bea! It’s hard for me to believe that I started 5 months before you, as I’ve always associate you with blogging, and thought you were around way before me :)

    Comment by Pille — On November, 27th, 2007 at 6:12 am

  34. Happy blog’birthday Béa ! Ton blog est vraiment un enchantement et j’espère que tu nous régalera encore longtemps.

    Comment by bergeou — On November, 27th, 2007 at 6:49 am

  35. Congratulations, dear Bea!
    Your blog is such an inspiration!

    Comment by Patricia — On November, 27th, 2007 at 7:01 am

  36. Happy blogday!
    I do love chocolate, mascarpone, appel and spices… Where can I find your tiramisu recipe?

    Comment by Thérèse — On November, 27th, 2007 at 8:51 am

  37. deja 2 ans que tu nous enchantes avec tes divines recettes et tes photos a couper le souffle….long vie a ton blog!

    Comment by Claude-Olivier — On November, 27th, 2007 at 9:04 am

  38. Re: Your comment about the SuperEuro…I do feel richer living on this side of the pond! I should add though, that with the prices of car fuel, both diesel and gasoline, the super duper euro ain’t worth squat! We pay the equivalent of $450/month in gasoline!

    Happy 2ND Blog Bday!

    Comment by rowena — On November, 27th, 2007 at 10:11 am

  39. Happy Blog Birthday, Bea! May you have more to come. You and your success in the foodie world remains a great inspiration to me!

    Comment by veron — On November, 27th, 2007 at 10:22 am

  40. Happy Blog Birthday! I so enjoy your site. Thank you and keep up the beautiful work:)

    Comment by Deb — On November, 27th, 2007 at 10:22 am

  41. happy birthday la tartine gourmande :)

    Comment by andreea — On November, 27th, 2007 at 10:56 am

  42. your blog is simply … gorgeous ! I love your recipes ! so … Happy Bloganniversaire ” La Tartine Gourmande” Thanks a lot

    Comment by chalet de laura — On November, 27th, 2007 at 1:52 pm

  43. Kindest regards to you, Bea. Here’s to many more great recipes and photos.

    Comment by Graeme — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:31 pm

  44. A wonderful and touching blog. Thank you for being so honest and frank– “it is not always easy. This is life.” How true. Your web site is my home page, and your photography helps inspire me to be the best pastry cook I can someday be, and always appreciate food and nature as God intended for us to.

    Comment by Laura — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:45 pm

  45. Happy blog birthday Bea! It truly is inspirational to see how far a pasison can take you – I am sure no one is surprised that someone with as much talent and energy as you would succeed! Best wishes for another delicious year!

    Comment by Anita — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:49 pm

  46. Thanks for your wonderful blog, Bea! It’s bloggers like you who inspired me to start my own!

    Comment by Dana — On November, 27th, 2007 at 2:59 pm

  47. You look much older ;) No really, thought your blog really was older. But it’s the same age as mine (give or take a couple of days). Happy anniversary and may many years follow!

    Comment by linda — On November, 27th, 2007 at 3:48 pm

  48. Felicitations!!! What a wonderful accomplishment and how lucky we all are to be able to share your journey.

    Comment by Ruth — On November, 27th, 2007 at 4:06 pm

  49. J’aime beaucoup ce gâteau d’anniversaire. Longue vie à la tartine gourmande!

    Comment by Flo Bretzel — On November, 27th, 2007 at 4:41 pm

  50. Bravo Béa! Et joyeux anniversaire à ta superbe tartine!

    Comment by flo — On November, 27th, 2007 at 4:44 pm

  51. Congratulations Bea! Your story inspired me; and I am probably not alone. It is great to have dreams and to see that blogging opens opportunities.

    La Tartine Gourmande is part of my daily routine. I wish you lots of years of success and happiness.

    Comment by At Home with Kim Vallee — On November, 27th, 2007 at 4:51 pm

  52. The only thing that I mind is the limits this virtual world has. I would love to share the tiramisu with you!
    Happy Anniversary! I’m so happy so many good things have come your way!

    Comment by MyKitchhenInHalfCups — On November, 27th, 2007 at 5:30 pm

  53. happy 2nd bea! oh man, i missed mine! more more to come! was in Boston for the weekend…next time we’ll have to meet up!

    Comment by ces — On November, 27th, 2007 at 6:51 pm

  54. Happy Blog Birthday!
    I’m glad you never tire of playing with food because I never tire of seeing your results!

    Comment by brilynn — On November, 27th, 2007 at 7:29 pm

  55. Happy Anniversary! Isn’t it great to see that two years full of dedication can have such a great impact – you’re always an inspiration to me!

    Comment by Eva — On November, 27th, 2007 at 7:54 pm

  56. Happy, happy!! Looking forward to as many photographs as you can possibly take.

    Comment by Tammy — On November, 27th, 2007 at 9:05 pm

  57. Congratulations on turning two! This is quite an accomplishment!

    Comment by Gretchen Noelle — On November, 27th, 2007 at 11:29 pm

  58. Joyeux anniversaire! Que le temps passe vite! JE te souhiate bien d’autres annees remplies d’aussi belles choses!

    Comment by Tartelette — On November, 28th, 2007 at 1:56 am

  59. The recipe Bea, the recipe!!!??? I have to make this dessert this weekend.

    Comment by Ralph — On November, 28th, 2007 at 5:00 am

  60. From another fan who’s addicted to your blog and checks it daily…FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS. May you keep at it for many more years.

    Comment by Reva — On November, 28th, 2007 at 5:56 am

  61. Congratulations and best wishes on your second year anniversary! I look forward to many more inspiring posts to come!

    Comment by joey — On November, 28th, 2007 at 6:24 am

  62. Bon blogiversaire Bea!

    When I first discover another food blog, I usually look at the very first post and pics – and you certainly seem to have made a ‘jump’ from one day to another into amazing food photography – as if something suddenly ‘clicked’. Your writing style and photographs are very inspirational to me and I often sneak a quick look at your pics to see ‘how did she do that’ when I’m having fun in my kitchen.

    Thank you for two years of inspiration and here’s to many more – cheers!

    Comment by Inne — On November, 28th, 2007 at 9:22 am

  63. I remember when suddenly your name was everywhere, you are one of many who have discovered “unexpected” consequences of blogging. We’ll say, “We knew Bea when …”

    Congratulations, many more!

    Comment by Alanna — On November, 28th, 2007 at 9:48 am

  64. I love it when Bloggers celebrate these yearly anniversaries. I think it is so important to stop and reflect and celebrate with the audience that reads you. So, Bea, thank-you for writing and thank you for consciously celebrating with US.

    Comment by leslie — On November, 28th, 2007 at 10:18 am

  65. Happy Anniversary! Your blog and your style sensibility has always been an inspiration to me, so thank you!
    Julie

    Comment by Julie O'Hara — On November, 28th, 2007 at 10:32 am

  66. Happy Anniversary, Bea! You certainly have developed a very keen eye these last two years. And, sorry for being blunt, but that picture on your first post is an amazing proof of how a lot of training and passion can improve ones skills.

    I’m looking forward to see where the future will take you.

    Comment by Christina — On November, 28th, 2007 at 10:58 am

  67. congratulations Bea! Happy blog birthday to youuuuu! :)

    Comment by fiordizucca — On November, 28th, 2007 at 12:49 pm

  68. Happy belated blog birthday! I’ve loved reading it for the past year and I can’t wait to see what this new year holds.

    Comment by Jes — On November, 28th, 2007 at 2:29 pm

  69. joyeux anniversaire, bea et bonne continuation!

    Comment by ptinfrance — On November, 28th, 2007 at 2:30 pm

  70. très bon anniversaire à un blog qui ne cesse de ma faire saliver grâce à ses superbes photos et à ses jolies recettes

    Comment by ninette — On November, 28th, 2007 at 5:36 pm

  71. You are so generous and kind! Thank you for your nice words!

    Comment by Béa — On November, 28th, 2007 at 6:03 pm

  72. Depuis combien de temps je te lis? … Je ne sais plus, un an peut-être? Ce qui veut dire que j’ai la chance de revenir encore plus en arrière pour te connaître davantage. C’est un peu un cadeau pour moi! :-) Bon deux ans Bea… Je suis heureuse que nos chemins se soient virtuellement croisés et j’espère qu’ils se croiseront bientôt dans la réalité! :-)

    Comment by Ninnie — On November, 29th, 2007 at 6:33 am

  73. so nice and lovely
    patoo

    Comment by Patoo — On November, 29th, 2007 at 6:56 am

  74. Happy Anniversary (or birthday)…have some chocolate! xx

    Comment by David — On November, 29th, 2007 at 8:42 am

  75. Congratulations on your Blog Anniversary!!!!!

    Comment by Bea — On November, 29th, 2007 at 9:05 am

  76. Congratulations, Bea! Your blog is always such a beautiful inspiration.

    Comment by Melissa — On November, 29th, 2007 at 11:52 am

  77. Wow, this tiramisu is incredible and so is your blog and inspiring talent!! Looking forward to seeing more breathaking images and creations on your blog!

    Comment by Marianna — On November, 29th, 2007 at 12:02 pm

  78. And oh yes, recipe. I have to write it down soon!

    Comment by Béa — On November, 29th, 2007 at 2:04 pm

  79. Congrats! Alas, I have the same addiction! It’s wonderful to see how far along you have come – looking back at the photo on your first post makes me smile!
    -S.

    Comment by Skrockodile (Sabra) — On November, 29th, 2007 at 2:11 pm

  80. Felicitations pour ces 2 belles annees…on en veut encore pour les yeux et les papilles!

    Comment by Elise — On November, 30th, 2007 at 12:09 am

  81. Bon anniverssaire et continue à nous régaler, ton blog est fantastiques. Bises.

    Comment by pascale — On November, 30th, 2007 at 12:01 pm

  82. Once more, many many thanks. You are the best audience!

    Comment by Béa — On December, 1st, 2007 at 10:35 am

  83. Happy birthday to your lovely blog Béa !
    Une si grande source de régal et d’inspiration.

    Comment by Elodie — On December, 2nd, 2007 at 4:53 pm

  84. 2 ans, les cheveux de ton blog ont du pousser. Tu peux lui faire des couettes !!
    Et surtout continue à nous régaler avec tes sublimes recettes.

    Comment by Mijo — On December, 5th, 2007 at 3:36 am

  85. chapo!!!
    as a pastry chef i know few professionals who does not come near your fine finess aprouch and atitude.
    love to be endalged by you, all the best
    liyon (ISRAEL)

    Comment by liyon — On December, 5th, 2007 at 9:57 am

  86. eh bien que dire d’original : bon anniversaire à ton blog, chère Béa !

    Comment by vanessa — On December, 6th, 2007 at 5:00 am

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