Walk to the farm — Promenade à la ferme
On Sundays, we like to find a nice spot for a walk. A special one that allows us to appreciate the beauty of the season that is passing. Yesterday, this is where it took us. We saw cows and sheep and goats and chicken and pigs, and when we returned home, I baked and made a salmon poached in olive oil dinner while Lulu took a long nap.
And while Perry Blake was playing on the stereo, I peeled and diced a butternut squash to yet make another large pot of steaming wintry soup.
For lunch today. And probably the next.
That’s one of the many reasons why I love the fall. You too?
And by the way, a few days ago, exactly on November 26th, this blog turned 4. Isn’t it also ironical that my very first post talked about food photography? I had no idea….It’s been four amazing and fulfilling years, with so many joys–the best thing I’ve ever *baked*–and foods cooked, styled and photographed. Needless to say that I am very thankful for you, my dear readers, to be coming back to say hello. This place would obviously be very different without you.
Encore merci!
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Mais oui, moi aussi!
Comment by Zoomie — On November, 30th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Butternut Squash Soup is what I made today. And it’s a good thing too, or I would’ve been gnawing through my monitor at yours.
Everything looks wonderful; I haven’t yet tried this salmon cooking technique, so I wonder how a fatty fish, like salmon, would taste poached in olive oil. Must be exceptionally moist.
Comment by Marysol — On November, 30th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
What a nice family outing! Beautiful colors – it is still fall after all. Nice soup, salmon too. What’s the pretty green cake? Enjoy the day!
Comment by valérie-jeanne — On November, 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Happy anniversary! Your blog is always so gorgeous and inspiring.
Comment by Kasey — On November, 30th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
How quickly time flies. Happy Anniversary…Here’s to another great year!
Comment by El — On November, 30th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Congratulations on 4 years Bea!! What an incredible amount of gorgeousness you have shared with us during that time, I, we ALL look forward to much much more!! xxx
Comment by Bron — On November, 30th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Oh yes, Autumn is my favourite time of the year! I love all the colours, and the changing tones… Plus pumpkin/squash is as good in soups, stews, gratins as it is in cakes.
Joyeux anniversaire, Bea! Let’s hope for another 40, as good as these past 4 have been.
Comment by Suzana — On November, 30th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I’m also curious about the cake! Is it sweet or savoury?
Comment by Meiko — On November, 30th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Sweet. For my cookbook
Comment by Béa — On November, 30th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Joyeux Anniversaire à La Tartine! I second Bron, looking forward to much more gorgeousness from you and thank you for sharing so much gorgeousness with us so far. And I love fall too. Can’t wait for the cookbook.
Comment by Hilda — On November, 30th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Toutes mes felicitations, Bea. Joyeux 4e anniversaire! Can’t wait for your cookbook with all your gorgeous food photography. When is it going to be out?
Comment by Jackie at PhamFatale.com — On November, 30th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Joyeux anniversaire Bea!! Tres jolies photos comme toujours! Votre blog est un vrai plaisir pour les yeux et les papilles! Et la petite Lulu est adorable!
Comment by Kristin — On November, 30th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
wow four years is really a long time, congrats and many more years to come!
Comment by ladyironchef — On November, 30th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
what a luxury… and what luxurious food!
cheers and best on your most fabulous blog,
*heather*
Comment by heather — On November, 30th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
congratulation on 4th blogging, Bea.. as like you too, I have my own celebration on November 26, my 5th wedding anniversary
Comment by fitri — On November, 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Such tantalizing pictures too. Even when they aren’t food!
Comment by Nathalie (Spacedlaw) — On December, 1st, 2009 at 1:29 am
Congratulations and thank you for all these wonderful-never failing recipes and amazing photos and sweet feelings!…
We are really looking forward to your book and many many future posts!…
Comment by Dimitra — On December, 1st, 2009 at 2:26 am
Joyeux “anniversaire” à ton blog! Je vois que tu savais déjà quel serait un de tes points forts, de superbes photos qui nous mettent toujours en appetit!
La lumière et les couleurs sont tellement douces, j’aimerais avoir ton talent!
Comment by Mélanie — On December, 1st, 2009 at 3:30 am
Thanks this would also add to my cookbook.
Comment by Little Rock Wedding — On December, 1st, 2009 at 4:01 am
I don’t let so many comments, but I always read you. It is also the opportunity for reading English texts. And some French, too.
“Happy Birthday” Tartine!
Comment by Giorgia — On December, 1st, 2009 at 4:17 am
bon anniversaire! xx
Comment by Rachel — On December, 1st, 2009 at 4:27 am
beautiful farm~
yummy cakes~
Comment by YOYO love cooking — On December, 1st, 2009 at 4:48 am
Congratulations Bea.
Your photos, recipes and words are really precious.
Thanks
wenny
Comment by Wennycara — On December, 1st, 2009 at 5:05 am
I love fall too!!! For landscapes, nature and, most of all, squashes! And your beautiful photos make me feel even closer to this charming season. Happy “blog birthday”, Béa: you don’t have to thank us, but we should be grateful to you for your wonderful blog!
Comment by Onde99 — On December, 1st, 2009 at 5:13 am
J’adore les photos: Les paysage est magnifique et les plats me fait venir l’eau à la bouche …!
Je vraiment rêve de vivre comme ca plus tard! (Il y a encore un peu de temps pour réaliser, car j’ai seulement 23 ans.)
Formidable!
Comment by Anna — On December, 1st, 2009 at 5:31 am
Moi aussi j’adore l’automne et ses magnifiques couleurs ! Et pour moi vous avez passé le parfait dimanche : au calme et en famille… J’en profite pour te souhaiter un bon blog-anniversaire et te dire que j’attends ton livre avec impatience !
Comment by Maybe — On December, 1st, 2009 at 7:38 am
Me too, what is the green cake? So pretty.
Congrats on 4 years & such a lovely blog!!
Comment by Anjali — On December, 1st, 2009 at 8:51 am
Your blog is beautiful and a constant reminder of the small joys in life. Thank you for keeping us all aware of our surroundings and the wonderful food that we are blessed to share with others.
Enhorabuena!
Comment by Erin — On December, 1st, 2009 at 9:11 am
No, thank YOU
Comment by sarah — On December, 1st, 2009 at 9:12 am
Joyeux blog-anniversaire! Thank you for all the beautiful pictures and the great recipes. I’m supposed to bake healthy green & red snacks for my daughter’s winter show…. What’s in the green cupcakes? Basil? They look delicious.
Comment by Gaelle@whatareyoufeedingyourkidsthesedays.com — On December, 1st, 2009 at 9:27 am
Thanks a lot for all these amazing posts. I wish I heard about this blog 4 years ago.
We love the fall and the farm too. Can you share where is it? we live in Boston too and not too familiar with beautiful places like these where you can just walk and connect (most farms are privately owned and not open to everyone…).
Merci!
Comment by shimon — On December, 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Is that Drumlin Farm? I think I’ve seen that goat before–I remember her because she looks pregnant but is not. The aftereffects on the body after bearing quadruplets!
Happy blog-iversary!
Comment by Sara — On December, 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Thank you thank you merci everyone!
Shimon and Sara, indeed, this is beautiful Drumlin farm….
Comment by Béa — On December, 1st, 2009 at 10:57 am
You are an inspiration. I thank you for your blog and for your ideas. You inspire me.
Bea, the picture of the cupcake you posted is with pistachios? It looks really yummy. Will you post the recipe soon? I would love to try it. I love everything with nuts and specially pistachios.
Comment by Karine Keldany — On December, 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Happy Birthday! Four years, what an amazing blog
Have a nice day
Comment by L'Atelier Océane — On December, 1st, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Bonjour de L.A.
Merci pour ces petits moments de pur bonheur que tu apportes a la gourmande que je suis. Pendant 10 mois lorsque mon bebe se reveillait 3 fois par nuit, je lisais tes nouvelles recettes en lui donnant le sein. Ca rendait les choses bcp moins penible.
Je suis pleine d’admiration devant les retombees de ton blog. C’est bien merite.
Bravo!
Comment by marie-anne — On December, 1st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
happy fourth blog anniversary bea! what a wonderful place!
Comment by Aran — On December, 1st, 2009 at 5:11 pm
butternut squash! its how i discovered your blog! i was living in france and i wanted to ask the lady at the market for them but my electronic dictionary wouldnt give me the translation. i knew it wasn’t courge beure noisette…:-) so i googled it and stumbled upon my most favorite food blog! it has been a delicious few years. thank you!
Comment by pessy — On December, 1st, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Happy 4th blog anniversary! You have created such a beautiful and inspirational space here. Looking forward to much, much more to come!
Comment by lisa (dandysugar) — On December, 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 am
Happy Blog Anniversary Bea ! Looking forward for much more years to come.. And thanks for the wonderful pictures and recipes and stories that you’ve shared with us. Such a great inspiration for me..
Comment by Reni — On December, 2nd, 2009 at 2:07 am
A photo, more than anything else, will inspire me to cook or bake something in my kitchen… and your photographs do just that.
Comment by Eileen @ Passions to Pastry — On December, 2nd, 2009 at 8:54 am
Happy Anniversary!! Love your pictures, just beautiful!
Comment by LoveFeast Table — On December, 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 am
The green cupcakes/muffins look delicious – what are they? I’m looking forward to the recipe for those!
Comment by Amy — On December, 2nd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
love the creatures!
Comment by mademarian — On December, 2nd, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Hello from Montreal ! Thanks a million for this wonderful blog. En tant que Nantaise émigrée au Canada… déjà 25 ans, (très) gourmande et amatrice de photographie, je le trouve particulièrement attirant. Vos photos sont magnifiques et j’aime comment vous photographiez votre petite puce… tout en discrétion. Bravo à vous, vous êtes inspirante. Bon jeudi, Sylvie G.
Comment by Sylvie G. — On December, 3rd, 2009 at 12:33 am
just found your blog….GREAT! where can I find the recipe for the salmon?
Comment by kitchenroach — On December, 3rd, 2009 at 1:01 am
Happy Blog-Anniversary Bea! Cheers to many many more gorgeous posts!
“Toujours immitee mais jamais egalee, ca c’est une bonne tartine!”
Bises.
Comment by Tartelette — On December, 3rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Awesome article!
A question: Your pics are amazing. what type of camera (brand/model) did you use for those pics? I am debating on changing my Powershot A630 8 Megapixels for some more serious cameras to take pictures of food (I do a lot of photo reportages relating to restaurant/food). Many thanks
Comment by S Lloyd — On December, 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Such a wonderful mood, I love autumn too!
Comment by Ancutza — On December, 4th, 2009 at 5:09 am
joyeux blogversaire Bea, ca a ete 4 tres belles annees.
Comment by gracianne — On December, 4th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Felicitations!
I think I read your blog for a little more than 3 of these 4 years. so I should say a big thank YOU for many wonderful posts and photos…
Four ye
Comment by SallyBR — On December, 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
happy anniversary from me too, lovely recipes, i love the ingredients and the photos are great as always, cheers from london
Comment by pity — On December, 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Bea, Congratulations on everything. could you make some recipe with green tea? I love everything with green tea, be it ice cream or japanese cookie….
I am sure you will be able to come up with something nice again… as I see a lot of your recipes with cardamom and pistachio, saffron…which is more indian… let’s go green, Yes!!!!
Comment by Daniela — On December, 5th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Such stunning photos! Your food images (and all of them for that matter) are just gorgeous. So sensitive. Thanks!
Comment by Rob — On December, 7th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Wonderful! What is that delicious looking green muffin pictured above? J’aime les photos!
Comment by JoJo — On December, 8th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Happy Anniversary! I have been reading your blog for some time now and I must say it is absolutely stunning! It is such an inspiration for me. The recipes and the photos are absolutely superb! I am just one of your many fans! Congrats on the milestone, may you have many more!
Comment by Nadia — On December, 10th, 2009 at 12:37 am
gorgeous photos, esp loving the one of the goat!
Comment by atia — On December, 10th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Congratulations on your 4th birthday! Am a newcomer to your blog but really enjoying it so far. What are the green cupcakes/muffins? They looks delicious.
Comment by Kat — On December, 10th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Thank you everyone! Once again!
It’s a recipe I developed for my upcoming cookbook! 
The green cakes are made with green pistachios. And are really delicious!
Comment by Béa — On December, 10th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Love your blog, love butternut squash soup and love love love those cupcakes. The colour is stunning!! Also shows why it’s worth investing in a decent camera, my mini digicam is simply not up to scratch! Sophia
Comment by Sophia — On December, 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Hi, it’s my 1st time here, and you do write very well. The shots look exceptionally classic, with a nostalgic tinge.
Happy blog anniversary, albeit a little late.
Comment by J2Kfm — On December, 12th, 2009 at 11:11 am
happy 4th anniversary to a beautiful and inspiring blog!
Comment by carrie — On December, 13th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
after looking at these yummy pictures, I think I’m in food heaven!
Comment by Suzanne — On December, 13th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Bonjour Béa, tes recettes se font plus rare mais elles sont toujours délicieuses et je ne parle pas de tes photos magnifiques comme toujours. Je recherche où acheter ces superbes cuillères en plastique que l’on voit sur tes photos, tu aurais une adresse sur le net pour que je puisse me les acheter. Merci d’avance.
Joyeux blog-anniversaire!!!
Comment by sylvieaa — On December, 14th, 2009 at 5:14 am
oups, je n’ai pas mis mon commentaire sur le bon billet ;o) Je parlais des cuillères de la recette du jour biensûr.
Comment by sylvieaa — On December, 14th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Do yo live in a farm? Everyday seems to be a bliss for you.
Comment by I love fishes! — On January, 7th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
The green cupcake looks delicious! When will your cookbook be published? I hope it will be soon.
Comment by Jill Adams — On January, 27th, 2010 at 1:36 pm