tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post1252422154572801568..comments2024-03-19T03:04:53.896-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: What French Women KnowParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-37748776481648677622010-03-01T17:24:50.928-05:002010-03-01T17:24:50.928-05:00A lovely post! I stumbled onto this site searching...A lovely post! I stumbled onto this site searching for reviews of Ollivier's book. Not quite what I expected, but I enjoyed it so much. Your pictures of les macarons are delightful (and fiendishly tantalizing). <br /><br />One little correction: c'est "au courant," non? "currant" is a small berry, in either language.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-32430928252175523212010-02-08T06:02:10.375-05:002010-02-08T06:02:10.375-05:00Hello,
I couldn't put the book down. I am get...Hello,<br /><br />I couldn't put the book down. I am getting myself a yellow marker, and then I'm gonna read it again. The best part is that this woman knows her stuff. She sites history, philosophers, other novels. Wow. I discovered that I'm a closeted French woman, and not just cause I like men a lot, a lot!<br /><br />:)the neo emohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07926794917196837582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-91149959269462557982010-01-14T11:15:45.574-05:002010-01-14T11:15:45.574-05:00I suggest this book be required reading for every ...I suggest this book be required reading for every American woman. I just saw Debra Oliver on Rachel Ray, I've read the book(and I'm a man)and I now look at French women in a whole new perspective. Women seem to grow up in France with the same mindset as American men- they're not influenced by what is considered "popular"(there is no French word for popular), they engage in relationships with the journey in mind and not the destination(they're not so hung up on having every relationship ending in marriage), and they accept their physical appearance for what it is and they're not influenced by society(which is something American women should really learn to do!). What an excellent book with excellent tips for American women. Bravo!pilotman747https://www.blogger.com/profile/01850497996173809328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-25753157562463549412009-10-10T22:05:26.231-04:002009-10-10T22:05:26.231-04:00Yes, I loved "What French Women Know," o...Yes, I loved "What French Women Know," on one level. On another level (completed independent of the blog copyright infringement issue about French Flirting!) when I finished it I felt more miserable as an American woman. As if the only remedy were to drain all my American DNA and substitute it with Frenchwoman DNA. Arrgh! Unless all American males read the book and got it! French women are gorgeous, chic, intelligent and alluring, but we American women ain't so bad either!<br /><br />It is highly intelligent and very well written. But it is pointedly NOT about how to tie your scarves or put on lipstick, or anything else superficial. Which is both good and bad.<br /><br />Thanks for a sweet blog post, though, and I know we'll all continue the fascination with French women.Polly-Vous Francaishttp://pollyvousfrancais.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-29905421812177441122009-09-20T21:01:54.196-04:002009-09-20T21:01:54.196-04:00As I sit at my keyboard in my wrinkled t-shirt and...As I sit at my keyboard in my wrinkled t-shirt and baggy yoga pants, I suddenly feel...NOT de classe! :-(jeanette, mistress of longearshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/longears/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-33546534048238249522009-09-18T21:23:00.785-04:002009-09-18T21:23:00.785-04:00cute blog!!! xo.cute blog!!! xo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-26986610368093927272009-09-17T14:35:00.876-04:002009-09-17T14:35:00.876-04:00And what you all think about French Men. Did Debra...And what you all think about French Men. Did Debra write a book about us?<br />Waiting for your opinion. Maybe you could write one.....<br />a bientôt<br />christianle banc moussuhttp://le-banc-moussu.over-blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-89496058762425297532009-09-17T12:18:34.640-04:002009-09-17T12:18:34.640-04:00I can't tell you how lovely it was to read thi...I can't tell you how lovely it was to read this post on such a gloomy day here in the States. I love Paris and always wonder what it is about the women that give them that extra something special.<br /><br />I'm going to go out and get this book immediately - thanks for the suggestion.Politics of Love Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421579067319511724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-53378061435587133932009-09-17T08:37:15.373-04:002009-09-17T08:37:15.373-04:00I returned from Paris and immediatley bought a pai...I returned from Paris and immediatley bought a pair of 'shoetees,' similar to what I saw several Parisiennes wearing. Magnifique!Jansbrushstrokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478425959753389017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-60216035243448384772009-09-17T06:13:54.713-04:002009-09-17T06:13:54.713-04:00Hello !
This mail to say that I love your blog.
I ...Hello !<br />This mail to say that I love your blog.<br />I am French and I'm very fond of your ideas.<br />Thank you so moch for this !<br />à bientôt !<br />CélineCélinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-5632535795871429692009-09-17T04:48:55.760-04:002009-09-17T04:48:55.760-04:00I find always quite funny/interesting this French ...I find always quite funny/interesting this French women perception (and yes I am one, but expatriate)...but you got me interested to find out about the book :)))Sandrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723183478616735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-57779825004696022912009-09-17T02:46:48.137-04:002009-09-17T02:46:48.137-04:00I am a "book wrecker" as well and think ...I am a "book wrecker" as well and think that a marked up book is a great recommendation. What French Women Know sounds like a good read. Will get my pen ready. (My favorite pens to mark up a book are LePen by Marvy - available in lots of colors)Cynthia https://www.blogger.com/profile/01919602864472218776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-77873250292701516532009-09-16T21:52:03.430-04:002009-09-16T21:52:03.430-04:00Hello Parisbreakfast!
Thank you for this post. Ye...Hello Parisbreakfast!<br />Thank you for this post. Yes, to saluting French Women! I'm waiving my flag here, beside you! <br /><br />We can learn from French women, I think.<br /><br />Will look into Debra Ollivier's book. The main thing is to be happy and Live WELL, no matter where we are on earth!! To have the beauty that shines from within, like you.<br /><br /><br />xox<br />Constancerochambeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142325813293645555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-34626917816367508532009-09-16T21:09:29.985-04:002009-09-16T21:09:29.985-04:00I loved Olivier's other frenchie book-- such a...I loved Olivier's other frenchie book-- such a fun and interesting read. I must go get a copy of this new one! I'm so glad you posted about it.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931046492933818054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-15644330835900162102009-09-16T20:06:24.092-04:002009-09-16T20:06:24.092-04:00I must read this. When I was in France I thought t...I must read this. When I was in France I thought the women were stunning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-86458443687054736462009-09-16T19:43:58.553-04:002009-09-16T19:43:58.553-04:00I think I am in awe of them because they can speak...I think I am in awe of them because they can speak French and live in/near Paris :)K and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-92009206561461900912009-09-16T19:17:19.904-04:002009-09-16T19:17:19.904-04:00OMG, I should never have sent my message above. I ...OMG, I should never have sent my message above. I just start pressing buttons before my brain -- or good manners I guess in this case -- checks in.<br /><br />Never mind about what I said, except for all the good stuff of course.<br /><br />Your blog is wonderful.tishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-67108278521600518012009-09-16T17:54:41.189-04:002009-09-16T17:54:41.189-04:00btw, that woman with the piled hair and gorgeous n...btw, that woman with the piled hair and gorgeous nose....just stunning. She's a greek statue come to life.Maiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149615417507090988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-34631576526967731342009-09-16T17:53:44.060-04:002009-09-16T17:53:44.060-04:00I love this post!! As the American-born daughter o...I love this post!! As the American-born daughter of a long line of stylish and independent French women, I also think about this quite a bit. I feel lucky to have a bit of them in me (even when America turns against the French, as it does every so often). <br />And you've piqued my curiosity...I'll have to look up this book.Maiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149615417507090988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-68877176889381291292009-09-16T17:25:37.518-04:002009-09-16T17:25:37.518-04:00How is it possible I've never visited you?
Y...How is it possible I've never visited you? <br /><br />Yes, I love Paris, yes I love Frenchwomen and yes they think differently than we do and that's what makes them sooooo fascinating.<br /><br />On our first meeting I probably shouldn't tell you this, because you might hate me and delete my comments in the future when I come back to visit -- which I will-- but, you asked above for French corrections (you haven't made any errors I can find, but then again I make mistakes every day so what do I know?) and from the point of view of speaking excellent, refined, bien élève French (everything IS a matter of "class" in France as you no doubt know) one never says one has "de classe" it's considered ordinaire which is the worst sin of all. If it's used to be branché, that's another story.<br /><br />Do you hate me now?<br /><br />Your blog is wonderful and your paintings absolutely lovely. Paris should be having a love affair with you.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Tishtishjett@yahoo.comhttp://afemmeduncertainage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10143158195882366232009-09-16T17:18:59.969-04:002009-09-16T17:18:59.969-04:00I'm going to order this book! I'm so tryi...I'm going to order this book! I'm so trying to think like a French woman, they seem so healthy to me. I just finished a Leek detox and feel great. (can you believe 2days of leeks and I'm having a cup of the soup for lunch today with my salad, just because I'm craving it! I'm scaring myself!)<br /><br />I enjoy reading the 'how to be french books' so I think I will really like this one!Red Lipstickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687288792852041387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-66523293916432382172009-09-16T17:08:33.309-04:002009-09-16T17:08:33.309-04:00Mon Dieu, reading your post, I feel ashamed to be ...Mon Dieu, reading your post, I feel ashamed to be a French woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anne Corronshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15776524387728266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-46965988229746642292009-09-16T16:41:30.846-04:002009-09-16T16:41:30.846-04:00Love these books. I also had some great macarons y...Love these books. I also had some great macarons yesterday!Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/06692286828174690835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-2105115800044451992009-09-16T14:57:34.112-04:002009-09-16T14:57:34.112-04:00I hope that you will take a look at pollyvousfranc...I hope that you will take a look at pollyvousfrancais and read about how this author lifted an entire vignette on French flirting from Polly's blog.<br /><br />Perhaps Heather can ask her about this when she sees her at the book signing????Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626044577092153571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-1176313628355283722009-09-16T14:19:54.335-04:002009-09-16T14:19:54.335-04:00Carol, you are so right about it being ageless. La...Carol, you are so right about it being ageless. Last winter when I was in Paris, I was struck dumb by this elderly, white-haired French woman dressed to go out into the cold and rainy night. She was the personification of elegance in her long, fitted black coat; long elegant scarf (bien sur); fitted boots and little hat. I was wearing a black coat and long scarf and black shoes and I felt so unkempt next to her. That is so unfair. I will definitely get this book!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641392503350205471noreply@blogger.com