Special announcement: Joyeux Anniversaire à Béa
A special note from P:
This is the first time that I have hijacked my wife’s blog, but if there was ever a good occasion to do so, this is it. For those of you who read regularly, you will know that we have a lot going on in our lives: our beautiful new baby, for starters. And Béa is working feverishly on her book, which means that she’s writing, shooting, styling and changing diapers non-stop. Yes, a baby and a book at the same time. It’s quite a sight.
But today is a day to put all that aside and have some fun.
Béa is a force of nature whose determination and passion is a model for many of us, but certainly me (one has to wonder what our daughter will turn out like with a mother like this!). We have traveled the world together, seen each other at our best and worst and still, there’s absolutely nobody I’d rather be spending my life with than her. Yes, the food is pretty amazing. But I think that it’s her good nature or general joie de vivre that is her most remarkable characteristic. Those of you who know her in real life will understand what I’m referring to. Those of you who visit La Tartine Gourmande often definitely get an authentic flavor of what she’s like and how she sees the world. And when I watch her share that with our little daughter, it doesn’t get any better.
So it’s with this in mind that I want you all to join in and wish my dear Béa a happy 40th birthday!
-P.
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Happy birthday, best wishes and many felicitations!!!!!!
Comment by Irene — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Happy birthday!
Comment by Rachel — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Happy birthday!
Comment by Jessi — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:20 am
ahhh P!… how sneaky! Happy Happy birthday Béa xxx
Comment by Bron — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:21 am
Bonjour Béa, I don’t think I’ve commented before but now seems as good an opportunity as ever! Joyeux Anniversaire and I hope you have the best day ever.
I went to France a few years ago with my parents and am now taking Beginner French lessons… have always loved Food, a joyful spirit & good prose – and your blog combines all of them.
Thanks for sharing.
Mel in New Zealand
Comment by Mel — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Oh a very happy birthday to you, Bea. I wish you many many years of health, happiness, and love.
Comment by Jen Yu — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:33 am
Joyeux anniversaire!
Comment by Nathalie (Spacedlaw) — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:54 am
Happy Birthday to you Bea!! with many year to come!
Comment by kat — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Congratulations!! for the baby, the book and happy birthday!!
Comment by Ivana — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Dear Béa, let me wish you a very happy birthday, too! I hope you’re having a beautiful day. I’d like to thank you with all my heart for this amazing blog, which was also the 1st food blog I’d ever read.
Wishing you all the best!
Comment by Maya — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Joyeux anniversaire par un contemporain italien!
Comment by A G Photography — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Happy birthday Bea.This is the best greeting you can receive…a declaration of love from P. and your readers….Chocolat
Comment by Chocolat — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Happy Birthday, Bea! May you have a very blessed year to come!
Thank you for a wonderful blog. I cannot start the day without checking it out for new recipes or ideas.
Comment by Adele — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:14 am
Joyeux anniversaire! J’aime bien vos recettes de cuisine!
Comment by Bart — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:16 am
How nice and sweet of you!
Happy birthday Bea!
Comment by Mrs Ergül — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:18 am
Joyeux anniversaire!
Qué bonito….
Un saludo, Begoña
Comment by Begoña — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Hi Béa, I visit your site all the time, I’m one of the anonymous ones
But i love your work and the picture you paint of your life… it’s so colorful, vibrant and of course, tasty! Happy Birthday and all the best with your book and new bundle of joy!
Comment by Tanya — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Happy birthday!! I like your blog very much. Hope you can always live with passion, just like your blog!
Comment by WS — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:23 am
aah… happy birthday! thanks for sharing so much with us. and what an incredibly sweet note from P.
Comment by Corynne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:37 am
Happy Birthday Bea!
The best is yet to come!!
Comment by MsGourmet — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:38 am
This is so sweet!
Joyeux Anniversaire to Bea from Hong Kong
Comment by wendy — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:44 am
How sweet… a note from the heart… Happy 40th with P. and your little sunshine
Comment by Jey — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Happy happy birthday!
Comment by Nóri — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Happy Birthday Bea! All the best!
Comment by Peter G — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Oh Bea! I just turned 40 too – and wrote a book as well – but babies.. no.. I did those earlier on! I wish you a lovely lovely day with your sweet family! Thank you for the lovely gift of your special blog too! Happy Birthday Bea Sweet!
Comment by pip of meetmeatmikes — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Hack of the year! Excellent
Joyeux Anniversaire Béa!
Comment by Houeida — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:25 am
Joyeux anniversaire, Béa! Please do celebrate in style!
Comment by Agnès — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:28 am
Warmest reagrds!
life is such a beautiful thing!
Comment by Monika — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:31 am
Dear Bea, may your life be full of happiness and sweet moments with your lovely family!…Thank you for all your wonderful posts! Dear P. I am very glad that you feel this way and I am sure that Bea is lucky to have you too!
Comment by Dimitra — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:04 am
Happy Birthday Béa!! How sweet from P. to post this lovely note… You’re so lucky to have each other… and Lulu!!
I wish you a great year to come, with the book, and Lulu first’s steps, and words,.. of course it can only be great!!
Comment by Mélanie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Happy birthday, hope you have a wonderful day!
Comment by Delph B. — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:07 am
Joyeux anniversaire!
Comment by ana — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Happy birthday from Sweden!
Comment by Sanna — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:16 am
many many happy returns of the day to one of my fav. bloggers. Have a lovely day dearBea.
Shy
Comment by shy — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:25 am
joyeux anniversaire et merci merci pour toutes les fois où lire ce blog me remonte le moral!
Comment by DRAGANA — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Happy Birthday, Béa!
Cheers,
Rosa
Comment by Rosa — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Happy birthday! Your little miss is adorable!Kisses from athens
Comment by eirini — On May, 4th, 2009 at 4:06 am
Bea…you are truly blessed. Who could ask for anything more? Happy Birthday!
And…thanks for your beautiful blog.
Diane
Comment by Diane — On May, 4th, 2009 at 4:23 am
Joyeux anniversaire!
Comment by babuska — On May, 4th, 2009 at 4:24 am
Joyeux Anniversaire, Bea!!!!
Comment by mycookinghut — On May, 4th, 2009 at 4:26 am
Happy Birthday – Joyeux Anniversaire !
And thank you
Comment by Lysambre — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Happy Birthday Bea – Hope you have a fantastic day!! I still want you to come and visit Vermont and our cooking school to do a class! Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring blog.
Laurie
Comment by Laurie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Happy birthday!!
Comment by Marija — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:19 am
Happy Birthday Bea…that is the sweetest thing a husband can do ..truly adorable …what a very very kind man..love reading it your blog, with such fantastic photos too!
Comment by Anne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Thanks P, for this lovely post, et joyeux anniversaire Bea. Profite bien
Comment by gracianne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:40 am
Bonjour et Bon Fête!
Joyeux Anniversaire!
Comment by "Circe" — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:52 am
joyeux anniversaire béa!
and thanks to P. for sharing this sweet birthday surprise with us!
i don’t know béa in the real life, i’m not that lucky, hélas!
but you couldn’t say it better: her website is really the mirror of her joyful life that she graciously share with us almost every day, and it really gets to us in a way that we all feel like we’ve been knowing each other since a long time!
congratulations for your 40th birthday and for everything in your life, béatrice!
Comment by barbaraT — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Happy Birthday, Bea!
Love your blog and secretly hope you may find some time to teach more cooking classes now that I am also living in Boston!
Comment by Ann — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Happy Birthday, dear Bea from Belgium.
Adorble post from P. ! Very nice pictures!
You must be a very, very happy woman and mama.
All the best for you, I like very much your journal.
Comment by Vivienne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:17 am
That’s very sweet from P. to hijack your blog this way !
Joyeux anniversaire ! Et tout plein de bonnes choses !
Comment by Vanille — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:35 am
happy birthday, B!
love, flowers, peace and health for you all!!!!!!!!
Comment by ana — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Happy birthday, Béa! And thank you for an amazing blog, even for someone as picky with food as I am it’s impossible not to be inspired.
Comment by Emelie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:56 am
Happy Birthday!
Thanks for your wonderful and inspiring blog!
Comment by Lindsey Z. — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Joyeux anniversaire, Béa! This is such a beautiful surprise made by your husband, you must be really happy! I´ve been following your blog for quite some time but this is the first comment I leave. Your pictures are just amazing and the food must be really fantasctic! Wish you all the best!
Katia Bonfadini from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Comment by Katia Bonfadini — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Happy to join in and wish Bea a lovely birthday!
Comment by Lucie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:20 am
¡Feliz cumpleaños y enhorabuena en su bebé!
Comment by mb — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Happy Birthday!!
Comment by Y — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:42 am
well even if I haven’t met Bea “en vrai” this is exactly the impression she is giving, generousity, bonne humeur, kindness and more !
Alors je te souhaite une toute belle fete/anniversaire et encore de tres nombreuses annees de bonheur entouree de ton mari, de Lulu et bien d’autres
Bises suisses,
Comment by corinne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Joyeux anniversaire Béa, bravo “P” pour ce joli portrait.
Bizzz
Comment by Chrystel — On May, 4th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Joyeux Anniversaire Bea!!!!!
Comment by Sigrid — On May, 4th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Buon compleanno Bea
best wishes from Italy!!
Comment by chiara — On May, 4th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Bon anniversaire!
Comment by Valérie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Joyeux anniversaire Béa!!
Comment by Julie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Happy Birthday!
Comment by sheree — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Joyeux Anniversaire!
Comment by Anne-Cecile — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:07 am
What a sweet post! You are both lucky to have each other & Lulu is so lucky to have you as her daddy & mommy! HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEA!
Comment by Claire — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:09 am
joyeux anniversaire. have a happy day!
Comment by beyond — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Wishing you a way out grand 40th Béa!
What a sweet guy you’ve got too!
Comment by MyKitchhenInHalfCups — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Joyeux Anniversaire Beatrice! Plein de bonheur pour cette annee qui a demarre sur les chapeaux de roues!
Encore 9 jours jusqu’a mon anniversaire mais je doute que Bill se mettra a blogger pour l’occasion!
Comment by Tartelette — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Happy Birthday!!!!
Comment by ash — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Joyeus anniversaire! I hope you have day full of wonder with your family.
Comment by Margy — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Happy Birthday…and what a lovely post!
Comment by Mixing Bowl Mama — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:57 am
A very Happy 40th Birthday to you! What a sweet husband P. is to write such a lovely tribute to you!
Comment by janie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Have the happiest birthday, Bea! Congratulations on all the wonderful things in your life (and a sweet husband that hijacks your blog to wish you a happy birthday!!)
Comment by Jen — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Feliz Cumpleaños, Béa! Be a happy “40teenager”!!!
Besos. RRO
Comment by Rocio — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Joyeux Anniversaire Béa! I think it’s fantastic that P. hijacked your blog. Since I wrote you and you know I have a new baby too, you know how impressed I am that you are doing baby and book, but not surprised.
Mes voeux les plus sinceres to all 3 of you. =)
Comment by Hilda — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Happy birthday! What a great reason for a blog hijacking, and a lovely mosaic to boot. Best wishes to you both, and also to Lulu and the progress of your book.
Comment by Haley W. — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your day
Comment by Rose — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Wow, what a great husband you are! Happy birthday Bea! All the best as you embark on this great decade!
Comment by Lucy — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Happy Birthday to you Bea!
From an another Bea
(Hungary)
Comment by BodzaBea — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I wish you a very Happy Birthday!
Comment by Jen — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Happy birthday!
Comment by Amy Jo — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Joyeux Anniversaire Béa! Je te souhaite que tous tes rêves se réalisent, mais tu as déjà l’essentiel : un superbe bébé, la réussite professionnelle et l’amour d’un homme formidable
Gros bisous à toi!
Et à vous trois
Comment by Bea — On May, 4th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Happy Birthday Bea! Your blog is a great inspiration to me.
I wish you a joyeux anniversaire with your beautiful family…
Comment by Foodie Notes — On May, 4th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Happy Birthday Bea! Wishing you all the happiness in the world as you enter your next decade. Please keep inspiring us with your amazing blog, and delicious food!
Comment by Meli — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Happy Birthday Bea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to purchase your gorgeous cookbook! I just know it is a work of art! Just like your fabulous blog!
Best,
Laurie
Comment by Laurie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
what an incredibly sweet tribute!
happy birthday, bea! you rock!
Comment by josephine — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I never commented before, but today is a special day: Happy Birthday or Parabéns! as we say in portuguese.
I wish you lots of hapiness.
Regards
Moira
Comment by Moira — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
FELIZ CUMPLEANOS, BEA…
What a wonderful post by Philipe… that was so touching.
The best to you three!!!
Laurie
Comment by Laurie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
alors je te souhaite un très très joyeux anniversaires, seul une petite dizaines d’années nous séparent
plein de bonheur! biz
Comment by Claude-Olivier — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Happy Birthday from Hawaii, Bea! Thanks for a beautiful, inspiring blog!
Comment by veedee — On May, 4th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Happy birthday from far away too
!
Comment by anee — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Smart husband! Happy birthday, Bea!
Comment by Alanna — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Joyeux anniversaire Béa !
Quelle merveilleuse année pour toi ! Profite bien de la préparation de ton livre, et surtout de ta petite princesse ; le temps passe si vite avec ces bouts de chou !
Bisous de New York.
Comment by Liza — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Joyeux Anniversaire! Bea, it sounds like your life has been full of adventure, passion and many wonderful things. Thank you for sharing it with us.
How fun that your husband hijacked your blog!
Comment by Kelli — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Wow, Booon Anniiiiiiversaire Bea!!! Quelle adorable attention de la part de P. de partager ce moment avec nous. Bea, je te souhaite tout plein de bonnes choses mais que demander de plus apres une aussi belle petite Lulu et ton livre de recettes bientot dans toutes nos cuisines! Peut etre qu’un jour on aura la chance de se rencontrer sur la cote Est ou Ouest, who knows?? Xoxoxox Elise + Baby Jeanne
Comment by Elise — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Happy Birthday, Bea!!!! I started following your blog a while ago and this is my first time posting a message. Absolutely in love with your style! Looking forward to more incredible photos, recipes and life stories
Best to you and your family!
Comment by Cheerylife — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Happy Grand Birthday to my favourite bloger, with the most beautiful food blog
have a wonderful day.
Comment by Yael — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Happy happy 40th birthday!
Comment by sarah — On May, 4th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
All the best for you and your family.
Keep rockin´ the kitchen!
Comment by Jasmin — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Birthday Candles couldn’t have don’t a better job shining the light onto your 40th Birthday as your stolen blog.
Joyeux Anniversaire~amylu
Comment by Amylu — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Well, it’s just one more happy birthday, but happy birthday Béa!!! (from France… your blog is looked at from all over the world!).
And thanks P. for the announcement/attention
Baptiste
Comment by Baptiste — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
aaahhhh! what a sweet post.
wishing you a most happy birthday, indeed!
Comment by kristi — On May, 4th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
What a joy to read this snicky post from P.! So honest and touching.
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Bea!
Celebratory greetings from Holland,
Anya
Comment by Anya — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Happy birthday! One does get a flavor for the wonderful person, indeed. Many happy returns, Bea.
Comment by Eleanor — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
What a sweet husband you are P, nice job!
And to you Bea, Hoppy Burp-day! Wish you a GGGGREAT Year!! =)
Comment by Jenny — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Buon compleanno !!!! Your Italian fan!
)
Comment by Sere — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Happy birthday Béa!
Enjoy this wonderful day with your lovely husband and little girl
Cheers from Belgium
Comment by Thérèse — On May, 4th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Happy Birthday Béa!
Comment by Hayley — On May, 4th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Feliz Cumpleaños desde Venezuela Béa!
I hope you enjoy your day with your husband and baby.
Thanks for your daily inspiration…
Ana Marcela S.-
Caracas, Venezuela.
Comment by Ana Marcela S — On May, 4th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
what a sweet highjacking/birthday message…all best wishes!
-reva
Comment by Reva — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Happy, Happy Birthday Bea!
What a sweet post written by your husband.
Hope all your birthday wishes come true.
And hope you have delicious cake!
Comment by sonya — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Happy Birthday Bea, May there be lots of peace and happiness.
Comment by sreelu — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Happy Birthday Béa! What a beautiful tribute from your husband. You are a very special woman indeed.
Comment by valérie-jeanne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Quelle belle déclaration ! alors tout simplement un très joyeux anniversaire.
Comment by Vanille — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
P, you’re a cheeky little devil!! Happy Birthday Béa! I absolutely love your blog, feel like I take a little vacation each time I visit. Merci!
Comment by Laurie — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
happy birthday to you bea! and special birthday wishes for the many many more birthdays to come to continue on the lovely colors and inspiration you’ve put in our lives! have a wonderful day !
Comment by anne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Happy Birthday! I read your blog all the time and enjoy your stories, photographs, and of course the food. I hope you have a wonderful day with your family.
Comment by Claudia — On May, 4th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Tanti auguri, Béa! All the best to you!
Comment by Ivonne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Happy Birthday Bea! Love you posts! And a lovely husband as well!
Comment by Simone — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
All I can say, is WOW, WHAT A GUY!
Happy 40th Bea.
Stacey Snacks
Comment by Stacey Snacks — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Sweet! Happy birthday from Taiwan
I enjoy your blog.
Comment by lily — On May, 4th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Happy birthday Bea, what a beautiful note from P! Many many more wonderful years to you, may you enjoy sucking every last ounce of joy from life, blessings XXX
Comment by Paula Pereira — On May, 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
oh la la la! what a loving note from your husband!!! and– wishing you a MOST wondrous birthday filled with all you love most!! Bisous, E
Comment by Elizabeth — On May, 4th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Bonjour Bea,
I have never commented before, but this is a special day and I wish you a very Happy Birthday……
Absolutely adore your blog, your words, recipes and the amazing radiant life-loving and giving energy you radiate so constantly and beautifully……
Merci beaucoup,
Love xxx
Neeta
Comment by Neeta — On May, 4th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Happy Birthday dear Béa!
Comment by Kathy — On May, 4th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
joyeux anniversaire a un autre petit taureau (29 avril pour moi!) qui continue a saliver pour une tartine( aujourd’hui rivita au sesame avec marmelade de bergamote de mon amie June taylor) biz. Pouke
Comment by pouke — On May, 4th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Happy Birthday Bea! You are absolutely wonderful and I hope you have the loveliest day.
Comment by Nithya — On May, 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Bon anniv Bea,
Tous les soirs, quand je pompe mon lait pour le biberon de la nuit de mon Stroumpf de 5 mois, je me branche sur la Tartine Gourmande pour essayer de passer un moment agreable malgre les ventouses accrochees a mes seins!
Je trouve genial ton site qui de L.A. me rend parfois un peu nostalgique de la France que tu evoques parfois.
Pour le moment, avec le manque de sommeil, je ne me suis pas encore lancee dans la preparation de tes recettes. Je prefere les deguster visuellement.
Plein de bonheur avec P et Lulu pour cette nouvelle annee sur Planete Terre.
Baisers
Marie-Anne
Comment by Marie-Anne — On May, 4th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
awww… sweeeeeeeeeeet! happy birthday!
Comment by one little journey — On May, 5th, 2009 at 12:27 am
G’day from Australia! Have always admired your fabulous photos and delightful writing but never posted a comment till now, but your “P” has dragged me out by his tribute to you on a landmark birthday. Baby Lulu is gorgeous – you two have been blessed. Many good wishes always
Comment by jennifer — On May, 5th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Aah P. what a beautifully worded message for my birthday twin. Happy Birthday Bea I am thinking of you and wishing I could be with you to kiss you twice or even three times on the cheek and give you a big birthday hug on your special day. You are indeed a force of nature and the world is definitely a better place because you are in it. Grand bisous tina, david & milo.
Comment by Tina Sudell — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Happy birthday Béa Wish you all the good hopes and a very joyful life as your pictures describe life
Comment by khaled-h — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Joyeux anniversaire Béa!!
Comment by sylvieaa — On May, 5th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Happy Birthday Bea!!
Comment by Tuki — On May, 5th, 2009 at 4:27 am
¡Feliz cumpleaños! I am another of the annonymous followers. I love the joie de vivre that lingers after reading every recipe of yours…, and just like you I had a baby some months ago, so I’ve tried to improve my cooking during my maternity leave. Please keep it up Bea!
Comment by An Uruguayan in London — On May, 5th, 2009 at 4:37 am
What a beautiful compilation of photos!! Happy birthday Bea!! And you know what they say; life starts at 40!!
Comment by Simone van den Berg — On May, 5th, 2009 at 4:59 am
joyeux anniversaire from switzerland!!! your page and your style, your recipes, everything here is AMAZING!!! thank you so much for sharing!!!!
all the best to you and your family
m.
Comment by Martha — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:29 am
What a wonderful post ! Happy birthday Bea. Good luck with baby, book and everything else. x
Comment by tc — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:32 am
Dear Bea:
It’s the first time I post on your BLOG. But after seeing this wonderful declaration of LOVE from your husband, I decided to write to wish you a wonderful BD celebration with your wonderful family. A friend from IRELAND forwarded your link to me a couple of weeks ago. And then I shared it with friends in US, Germany, Switzerland, Canada.. I am from BRAZIL. And I admire your blog, your photos, your recipes, and your love for LIFE. Keep like that. You are a wonderful example to many people. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! And I can’t wait to buy your book!
Comment by Tereza GOMES — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Happy birthday from Scandinavia, Bea! May your good dreams come true…and how sweet of your husband to hijack your blog and let us know about your birthday. You two, no you three!, are lucky people.
Comment by Barbara — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Quelle jolie déclaration d’amour !
Joyeux anniversaire.
Comment by AnaPaula — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:50 am
c’est très touchant je trouve ce que ton mari a fait !
Je te souhaite un très joyeux anniversaire moi aussi, à bientôt
vanessa
Comment by vanessa — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:57 am
Magnifique! le billet, le blog les photos! (le bébé, l’allaitement et tutti quanti..) je suis fan de tout ça, j’admire, je reste baba…oui, 40 ans, chouette je ne les ai pas encore trois petites années pour faire aussi bien ou m’en approcher, “joie de vivre” quel bonheur! je ne te connais pas évidemment, mais ce qui passe j’aime. Alors, bon anniversaire à toi, que les prochaines 40 années soient aussi fortes!
Comment by tifenn — On May, 5th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Quelle belle déclaration! Happy Birthday! Joyeux anniversaire! Bonne continuation de ce super blog, si jolies photos et délicieuse recette!
Comment by Audrey — On May, 5th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Happy 40th Birthday Bea – may all your wishes come true!
Blessings to you and yours,
Charlotte
Comment by Charlotte — On May, 5th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Happy Birthday, from a long time lurker……
40 is beautiful, enjoy your wonderful life!
Comment by Sally — On May, 5th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Happy Birthday. Blessings of God on your life and the baby..
Comment by June — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Happy Birthday Bea , Vraiment Bonne Chance a toi pour ton Livre (je rame avec mon second et j’angoisse alors je n’ose pas imaginer tes changements de couche entre deux Shooting )!!!
Good luck & Happy Birth-D
Garance
Comment by Garance — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Your husband was sweet to hijack your blog and leave such lovely words about you and your life together….that is the best birthday present ever!
Happy Birthday!
Comment by Debi Shawcross — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:10 am
How wonderful!
Bea, take a deep breath – life gets even better after 40!
Best wishes and many more!
Comment by Erica — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Happy birthday from Canada! Good luck with your book. And have lots of fun today with your baby and husband. I wish you and your family all the best!
Comment by Carmen — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Feliz Aniversário, Joyeux aniversaire, Happy birthday …Feliz cumpleaños..In many languagess justo to wish you happiness, love and joy.
Comment by regina celia — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Happy Birthday!
I`ve read your beautiful blog for a couple of years now, but I still havent commented on it yet. The food and photos are amazing, and your new baby is absolutely gorgeus.
Best wishes to you from Norway.
Comment by Therese — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Chère Béa,
Je te souhaite un très joyeux anniversaire. Merci pour ton merveilleux site, qui m’aide à traverser des moments difficiles. Tout de bon avec ta famille et meilleurs voeux pour cette année qui sera bien remplie.
Comment by veronique — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Béa, ton marie était tres gentil de nous dire que c’est ton anniversaire – quel joli collage de photos – je te souhaite une journee plein de bonheur. Joyeux anniversaire.
Comment by Linda Reynolds — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:50 am
What a fun surprise, and Happy Birthday to Bea. Best wishes!
Comment by Kalyn — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Bonne Fête chère Bea! Tout le meilleur pour une merveilleuse année.
Ton mari est un amour. Quelle belle surprise et que de belles paroles. You are a lucky woman. May al your wishes come true. Big hug from Montreal, … Karine (an inspiring future chef)
Comment by Karine Keldany — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Quel beau témoignage à une femme de la part de l’Homme de sa vie! Je me joins à tous pour souhaiter à Béa une excellente journée d’anniversaire et longue à votre couple et sa petite famille!
Comment by Miss Diane — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Happy BD Bea and best wishes to you and your family!!!!
You and your husband are both very lucky to have each other and such a family!
Comment by JeJe — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Happy Birthday Bea!! Thanks for all you share with us, and here is to many more great years, cheers!!
Comment by Sarah — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Joyeux anniversaire Béa!
…And many, many more.
Comment by Dayna — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:43 am
¡Feliz cumpleaños Bea!
wish you many years more filled with lots of love, happiness and health for the three of you.
I want to also congratulate you and THANK YOU for sharing this amazing Blog with all of us, I have certainly enjoyed very much reading your stories looking the beautiful
pictures and of course trying out the great recipes…please keep it up : )
Best wishes!
A Venezuelan in Houston
Comment by Winny — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I know you Bea from your blog and I send you too my best wishes for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Ciao.
Comment by Orchidea — On May, 5th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I wish you a Happy Birthday Bea ! And a life full of events to celebrate.
Comment by ara — On May, 5th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Happy birthday Bea! May 4 is also my sister’s birthday. What a joy to read such wonderful things about you. Your food and images are a gift to us all. I look forward to hearing you on the panel in Boston.
Comment by Terri Schmitt — On May, 5th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Joyeux anniversaire Bea! Passes une merveilleuse journee.
Comment by Isabelle — On May, 5th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Happy Birthday Bea! You inspire me with your beautiful photos and food. Your blog was one of the first I came across and is still one of my faves.
Happy 40th!
Comment by Rita — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Très Joyeux Anniversaire !!!
Comment by Adeline — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Happy birthday Bea! Ive never commented b4 but have always loved ur blog, its fotographs and ur cute sweet baby. may u have a good year ahead.
zurin
Comment by zurin — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Oh Bea, Happy Happy Birthday to you!!! You’ve provided many beautiful recipes and colorful feasts for our eyes….for your sincerity and genuine love of food and people….Thank You! May today be a joyous one for you. The best is yet to come for you!
Comment by Marsha — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Happy happy birthday Bea!
Comment by joey — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Bonne fête Bea! J’espère qu’elle sera remplie de joie et de douces attentions.
: )
Comment by Obroa Skai — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Happy Birthday! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration and such amazing creations!
Comment by lisa (dandysugar) — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:36 am
happiest of happy birthdays sweet bea!
hugs to you from a fellow recent 40 year old!
(april 25th)
xoxo
jennifer
Comment by jennifer m — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Thank you Bea for your beautiful work and inspiration! 40 is fantastic –you’ll love it.
take care and congratulations to your husband, P. for letting us in on the date!
best,
Simone
Comment by Simone (mon amie chef) — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Happy Birthday!
I read your blog religiously. I come for your fabulous recipes, your simple and beautiful photography, but also for the joyful spirit and the humor in your writing. I love to read about your budding family and your culinary successes. I also love that we share a birthday and a love for strawberries! I hope your day and your life are full of wonder and joy!
Comment by Jennifer — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Oh Bea! How well you are loved, and how well you share your love of life with so many. Blessings and happiness to you on your 40th. May you have a day extra-full of beauty, laughter, inspiration, and joyful energy. Happy, Happy Birthday!
Comment by Janice — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Muitas felicidades!
C.
Comment by Claudia — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Joyeux Anniversaire, Béa. You have it all together, girl, AND you make 40 look like half those years! Seriously! What a great collage.
Have a great day!
Comment by Mari — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
how utterly sweet!!! happy belated birthday…and many happy returns!!!!!!
Comment by betty — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am
What a sweet way to start such a wonderful day!! Have a fantabulous birthday Bea!
Comment by Brandi — On May, 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Joyeux Anniversaire Bea, et quelle belle attention de P!
Comment by Christelle — On May, 5th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Happy Birthday Bea! Hope it is fantastic.
Comment by Christine — On May, 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Wow, this posting has blown me away, such a nice initiative and such sweet words! Happy Birthday!
I regularly visit your website and it is in the top of my favorites. It always amazes me watching your incredible food photos and reading your stories.
Keep it up!
Comment by Kiss Monika — On May, 5th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Très joyeux anniversaire, Béa ! Quel mari formidable tu as et quelle belle preuve d’amour
Bisous.
Comment by Ely — On May, 5th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Happy birthday Bea! Hope you are enjoying this day with your loved ones!
Comment by Aran — On May, 5th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Joyeux anniversaire, Béa! I hope you had a lovely day full of wonderful surprises like this sweet post from your husband. Wishing you, P. & Lulu all the best!
Comment by Suzana — On May, 5th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
What a sweet husband! Happy Birthday Bea! Joyeaux anniversaire!
Comment by Yvonne — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Congradulations on everything. May you always be blessed with a joyful abundance as God intended for all. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Its because of you I am taking more and more pictures of food and life and living life with as much passion as I can. May your daughter be raised with so much love as she turns into the beautiful rose upon which you and P. help her grow up with.
Comment by Ralph — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Happy Birthday Bea and congratulations on the baby girl!
Margot
Comment by Coffee and Vanilla — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Happy Birthday Béa! I wish you all the best for your BD.
Goodluck for the book and enjoy being mom and wife as you are doing now.
Keep blogging plssssss.
Comment by Nati — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Happy birthday Béa, from Spain!
I’m turning forty this month as well, and I love cooking and reading your beautiful blog.
Comment by Juan — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
oh how precious
hope your bday is amazing
Comment by Dani — On May, 5th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Such a sweet and thoughtful note! Happy 40th!
Comment by fresh365 — On May, 5th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
It is wonderful to see someone embrace all the beauty of life as eloquently as you do. I hope your birthday brings continued joy and creativity. I seem to recall that my first birthday shared with my new daughter was absolutely the best–and that was almost 26 years ago.
Comment by Juli — On May, 5th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Happy, Happy Birthday!
Comment by Holly — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Happy Birthday!
Comment by Sarah — On May, 5th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Happy Birthday Bea! And many many happy returns! Keep enjoying the little pleasures of life with P. (what a sweet dedication!) and your little one!
Comment by Marie — On May, 5th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Happy Happy Happy B’day, Bea! Hope you are enjoying your day.
Comment by Reginald J — On May, 5th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Welcome to the club! I turned 40 last November.
Cheers to you and your incredibly thoughtful life and family.
Comment by Harmony — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Hauoli Makahiki Hou! Sending you all the best wishes for a wonderful birthday from Hawaii! Congratulations on your gorgeous baby and good luck with your new book!
Comment by Nini — On May, 5th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Happy, happy birthday, Bea! You are an inspiration, your blog is fabulous, and it’s so great to know that you are loved so well. May this be your best decade yet! Many happy returns of the day…
Comment by Bella — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
WOW!!! u r truly loved and admired by so many!-me included. i thank you for the inspiration and the gifts u share.u r making the world a better place one dish and one blogpost at a time. bless ur heart, P. and lulu. many happy returns. xxx
Comment by BJ — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Happy Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy this milestone and welcome to the club.
Comment by Paula — On May, 5th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Happy Birthday Bea!! That was so so sweet of P. to write this tribute to you.. aahhh what bliss.. with such a good & loving husband, a baby, a book, this blog and all the wonderful people with their wishes for you and your family!!
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Angela KL — On May, 5th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
beautiful. Happy birthday
Comment by Keira — On May, 5th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Aww… this is so sweet… Happy Birthday Bea!
Comment by Claudia — On May, 5th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
So sweet!!
Happy Birthday to you, Bea.
Comment by Thip — On May, 5th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Joyeux anniversaire Béa!!!! Quel adorable mari tu as!!Je viens voir ton blog entre deux petits dodos de mon petit bout de chou qui va bientôt faire cinq mois,a peu près le même age ta petite Lulu:)
Comment by kouka — On May, 6th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Just want to share a belated birthday wish to you. All the best. I really admire your passion with food and photography.
Comment by kokotaru — On May, 6th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Happy birthday, Bea!!!!!!!! O…….. FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOSSSSS!!!!!!!
From Spain. A lot of kisses
Comment by Carol — On May, 6th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Happy Birthday Béa. Nice job P. My wife nearly cried when I showed her your post. I’m impressed too. Well done.
Comment by Woodfired! — On May, 6th, 2009 at 3:18 am
Oh, what a beautiful post–with the words and the pictures. Happy birthday, Bea!!
xo,
Shirley
Comment by gfe-gluten free easily — On May, 6th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Dear Béa, happy birthday to you!:)
Comment by Éva — On May, 6th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Oh my goodness, what a lovely dedication! Happy birthday, Bea
Comment by Julia — On May, 6th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Bea,
) Your food and your personality add so much to all those who have the opportunity to experience you. I thank you for sharing yourself with so many people in such a beautiful way, i certainly feel lucky. You offer so much and I hope that you continue to experience so much joy, love and meaning in this coming year.
Your husband’s note was so touching to read. Your site has added so much joy to my life ever since i found it while living in France and trying to figure out how to say “butternut squash” ..certainly not courge beurre noix…
Happy Birthday!!
Comment by pessy — On May, 6th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Happy Birthday Bea from Singapore! Your hubby is so sweet and I hope you have an absolutely great day! You so deserve it.
Comment by jo — On May, 6th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Herzlichen Glückwunsch nachträglich zum Geburtstag!
Comment by Jessie — On May, 6th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Happy birthday Bea from Paris.
Comment by Véronique — On May, 6th, 2009 at 9:34 am
oh, how sweet of P to do that for you! Happy Birthday and many,many good wishes.. I know that for you — THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
Comment by Jescel — On May, 6th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Joyeux anniversaire et merci pour ce petit post Monsieur Bea !!
Merci a toi Bea de nous faire partager toutes ces petites merveilles et ces superbes photos… je te souhaite beaucoup de bonheur pour cette 41eme annee… un petit bout d’Amour, un livre a venir et un Hom qui t’aime autant… que demander de mieux ?
Comment by CouCou — On May, 6th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Happy belated birthday Bea – hope you had a wonderful day and looking forward to reading more of your beautiful posts, love to Lulu too. kxxx
Comment by keiko — On May, 6th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Happy Birthday to you Bea:-)
Comment by Katarina — On May, 6th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
ZORIONAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by nagore bilbao — On May, 6th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Happy birthday Bea, have a wonderful day…ehm night!!! Merci Bea pour ton ‘regard’, ta gaieté et ta passion (ton mari a su les décrire avec beaucoup d’amour)…Je te souhaite tout le bonheur du monde et bon courage pour tes projets!
Comment by Dada — On May, 6th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Bonne Anniversaire, Béa! You have a wonderful husband/blog hijacker there. Congratulations on so many exciting new developments for you! the sky is the limit.
Looking forward to everything to come.
Comment by Emily — On May, 6th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Happy Birthday Bea!
You are such an inspiration!
Comment by Kate — On May, 6th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Wishing you a grand 40th Birthday and year to come Béa!!!! You and your husband, make a wonderful team. Lulu is lucky indeed!
Comment by Kristine — On May, 6th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Bea!
Your blog and photography are always inspiring. The very best to you in your 5th decade and all the years to come.
Comment by sagepesto — On May, 6th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
happy belated birthday Bea … i hope it was filled with joy and good food, good friends and lots of love from your family!! xo
Comment by TuAnh — On May, 6th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Happy Belated Birthday! 40th is only the beginning! You rock girl!
Comment by Diana — On May, 6th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Happy Belated Birthday! To another great year!
Comment by Amy — On May, 6th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Happy belated birthday! love you, and love your blog!
and hey pretty lady, Happy Mother’s Day also!
Comment by gattina — On May, 7th, 2009 at 1:52 am
UN TRES JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE, Béa, de la part d’une Taureau comme toi ! Beaucoup de joies et de découvertes avec votre si jolie petite fille. Quelle belle famille et quelle merveilleuse preuve d’amour que ce joli texte de ton mari. Vraiment, un joli chemin de bonheur pour vous trois !
Comment by Marie — On May, 7th, 2009 at 2:45 am
40?!!?? no way. You look wonderful.
Buon compleanno!
xx
Ales
Comment by Ales — On May, 7th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Happy belated birthday ^O^
I am one of your fans … I love your blog and I have made some dishes and desserts from your blog. They are delicious and fantastic!
Thank you for sharing.
Comment by Om — On May, 7th, 2009 at 5:01 am
happy 40th birthday! fellow taurus!
i enjoy your writing, recipes, + beautiful photography..a welcome respite in a busy day and an inspiration..looking forward to many more stories of life and delicious food, + travel!
hugs,
simona
Comment by simona bortis-schultz — On May, 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
FELICIDADES BÉA!!! Joyeux 40ème Annivesaire!!!
Happy belated birthday and God bless you all three. xxNat;-)
Comment by Nat — On May, 7th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Je suis aussi taureau comme toi, mais du 30 avril…bon anniversaire et plein de bonheur…à toi et ta petite famille
Comment by Eleonora — On May, 7th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
I love this heartfelt post!
Happy Birthday!
Comment by monique — On May, 7th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Joyfull B-Day Bea! I wish you lots of babies and books, lods of creative ideas and fun, million plus one beautiful photographs and more. Wow 40 is a big number. You go girl!
Comment by Natasha — On May, 7th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Happy Birthday Bea!! And what a beautiful tribute P! You three are quitea a family. : )
Comment by Anali — On May, 8th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Happy Birthday! Thankyou so much for sharing your passions online. It is wonderful to see such a family celebrating life together. Happy festivities!
Comment by Heather — On May, 8th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Happy Birthday – your blog is a particular treat, so generous of you to share not only the beautiful photographs and food writing, but also some glimpses into your life.
Comment by Ali Jane — On May, 8th, 2009 at 2:12 am
Happy Birthday! Wow…40 is a big number. I’m waiting a few months for that one myself. I really enjoy your blog and your beautiful photography. Best of luck with your book!
Comment by Darina — On May, 8th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Hi Bea, congratulations from Argentina… I really love your work… and Happy Birthday….
Comment by Anahi — On May, 8th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Bon anniversaire!
Hope you enjoyed your Birthday and love your blog.
Comment by Eileen — On May, 8th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
happy birthday Bea!!!
a blog to warm everyone’s heart… especially mine…
thank you!
God bless you abundantly! (^_^)
anastasia – Bali
Comment by anastasia — On May, 8th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Happy birthday from Canada! I’d been reading your blog for quite a while now and I really love it. I look forward to your book.
All the best,
Chowhound – Victoria, BC
Comment by Chowhound — On May, 8th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Joyeux Anniversaire Béa!
Mioara – Czech Republic, Brno
Comment by Mioara — On May, 9th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Happy, happy birthday Béa!
Cathy – Hungary
Comment by Cathy — On May, 10th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Happy Birthday from Finland, Béa! You really have readers from all over the world who admire you and your blog. All the best for you, P. (who wrote such a wonderful post) and Lulu!
Comment by Sini — On May, 10th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Bea
Joyeux Anniversaire
Did not realize our birthdays were so close, mine was on May 3rd.
I am much older though at 53.
Happy Mother’s Day
Serge
‘The French Guy from New Jersey’
http://www.sergetheconcierge.com
Comment by Serge Lescouarnec — On May, 10th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Bon Anniversaire Bea!
You’re an inspiration. Reading your blog is like a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Regards,
Shayne
Comment by Shayne Gonzales — On May, 10th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Hope you get this note in time, but have a Happy Mother’s Day – you’re first!
Comment by valérie-jeanne — On May, 10th, 2009 at 11:05 am
That’s so sweet of you, P.!!
Lectirce assidue, but maybe my first comment here if I’m not mistaken. What a wonderful post to show love and support to your wife.
By the way, Béa, félicitations (pour le blog, le livre et la vie de famille…) et un très Joyeux Anniversaire!
Comment by Babycakes — On May, 10th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Happy happy happy Birthday! Buon compleanno! Wish you the best
)
Alessandra from Italy
Comment by Alessandra — On May, 10th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Some call it the taste of hapiness but maybe we could call it you.
Happy birthday to all of you.
Comment by Celia — On May, 11th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
What a beautiful post ! I can feel the emotion potential of Bea when she discovered it ! Happy Birthday Bea and a lot of beautiful things for your family !
Comment by Elodie G — On May, 11th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
happy birthday to a wonderful and inspiring woman!!
Comment by carrie — On May, 11th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Happy belated birthday and best wishes for a wonderful year full of good health, much happiness and all the best that life brings to you and your wonderful family.
Comment by Cathie — On May, 12th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Joyeux Anniversaire….
Comment by martine — On May, 12th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Joyeux anniversaire!
Je découvre votre blog depuis hier, j’adooooore.
Je suis impatiente de tester vos recettes!
Comment by mabulle — On May, 12th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Joyeux anniversaire!
Je découvre votre blog depuis hier, j’adoooooore!
Je suis impatiente de testes vos recettes.
Comment by mabulle — On May, 12th, 2009 at 9:24 am
A very BIG bon anniversaire Beatrice! So many wonderful things to one who deserves them all!
Kind regards,
Carolg
Comment by Parisbreakfasts — On May, 12th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Happy Birthday. So good to see your happy life through your blog.
Comment by Spinach Tiger — On May, 13th, 2009 at 8:31 am
How incredibly sweet! Happy belated birthday Bea, and many more!
Comment by Hillary — On May, 13th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Dear Bea – All the happiest of birthday wishes to you! I am so grateful for your blog. I like to read it, especially the posts about your travels with P., slowly and carefully, savoring each word the way I would bites of an amazing meal. Thank you for sharing your warmth and joy with all of your readers! You truly deserve the great happiness you have found.
Comment by Talia — On May, 14th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Even when i have no time to do anything apart from work I always like coming here to see new posts, photos..and it does cheer me up. I have never had the pleasure of meeiting Bèa in real life but if her blog is anything to go by..she is an amazing person. and what a beautiful birthday post. Happy birthday bèa! Loads, loads of happiness
Comment by valentina — On May, 16th, 2009 at 9:19 am
I wish my husband did that ! Quelle belle attention de sa part… avec tout le reste ! Je suis moi-même en train de préparer la fête surprise des 40 ans de mon mari et j’espère qu’il sera aussi surpris et content que toi.
Joyeux anniversaire en retard ! Tu as l’air comblée : que ça dure longtemps !
Bisous
Comment by Anne-Liesse — On May, 17th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Happy belated b-day!
What a great way of your hubby to wish you a wonderful birthday!!!!
And thank you fo sharing it with us.
Just love La Tartine Gourmande and am following it for quite a while
Always love to read a new post and this is definitely a special one.
Comment by Katja — On May, 18th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Parabéns Bea from Sintra Portugal
Comment by mary — On May, 19th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Aaaaah, how lovely! Bea, a very belated but sincere happy birthday! Wishing you continued happiness in the forthcoming year!
Kindest Sarah x
Comment by Sarah Moore — On May, 19th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Un petit peu en retard… bon anniversaire !
And what a wonderful husband is yours! Nice hijacking!
I’m French and live in a host family, and with the 10 years-old girl we made the brioche tonight for tomorrow’s morning breakfast… and it seems yummy! I say it seems, but actually I tried it! Just the pieces that got stuck in the cake pan and I think everyone is going to love it tomorrow morning… we’ll try and put a comment on the brioche post
Bonne chance pour la suite, bravo pour tout, bonne 40 année, et merci pour ce super blog !
Comment by Célia — On May, 25th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
bea a bit late but been so busy with work.. BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY looks like you are just a month older than I. bon anniversaire
Comment by shalimar — On May, 26th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Oh, dear Bea – you’re obviously coping with the baby and the blog much better than I do. I’m only now catching up with Bloglines updates to realise that I’ve missed your birthday by almost a fortnight
Apologies!! And delayed, but all the warmest birthday wishes to you!! Hugs from Tallinn – Pille, K & little Nora
Comment by Pille — On May, 27th, 2009 at 11:11 am
apologies from us over at Chez. This was beautiful, brought tears to my eyes, lovely note from your husband. Happy 40th and welcome to the club!
Comment by Chez US — On June, 11th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Happy birthday Bea!! What a lovely man you have got!!
Comment by Sophie — On June, 26th, 2009 at 3:11 pm