tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post4068815834505432747..comments2024-03-19T03:04:53.896-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Menus ArdoisesParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-65198935051040224802007-11-22T17:56:00.000-05:002007-11-22T17:56:00.000-05:00Quelles belles aquarelles!Et c'est vrai que l'as d...Quelles belles aquarelles!<BR/>Et c'est vrai que l'as du fallafel était fermé cet automne...quelle tragédie!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734480919264247973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-61413149170390836482007-11-20T09:01:00.000-05:002007-11-20T09:01:00.000-05:00Being a watercolor painter, as well, I love the gl...Being a watercolor painter, as well, I love the glimpses of your "studio". Very interesting~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-78670872148148112082007-11-19T08:37:00.000-05:002007-11-19T08:37:00.000-05:00A few years ago, Pottery Barn and the like, sold h...A few years ago, Pottery Barn and the like, sold huge blackboards for kitchens and workrooms which I thought then and think now are such fun ... especially for budding artists and calligraphers who love to draw or write something new every day. Our eyes are particularly drawn to these original billboards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-76059581433877318292007-11-18T18:07:00.000-05:002007-11-18T18:07:00.000-05:00Just to let you know that I have been eating mysel...Just to let you know that I have been eating myself silly over the last four days, up and down your "Menus Ardoises". I am ready to roll into a cave and hibernate. ;-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-59121107396477235892007-11-17T15:38:00.000-05:002007-11-17T15:38:00.000-05:00If you offered a class on how to handwrite like th...If you offered a class on how to handwrite like the French I would definitely sign up. Love their romantic cursive as opposed to my handwriting that looks like I should be a m.d.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-48448744356028726922007-11-17T13:28:00.000-05:002007-11-17T13:28:00.000-05:00Last day we were cleaning the basement of my grand...Last day we were cleaning the basement of my grand parents house, and guess what? my brother found my old ardoise from school, the ONE I learnt to write those cursive letters on, and calculation too. I was so happy to find it back, there was my name written on it. One of the first time I had to write my name.by Daniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07567237693396049018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-68109260370097509742007-11-17T11:47:00.000-05:002007-11-17T11:47:00.000-05:00A very American twist on the chalkboard: the Starb...A very American twist on the chalkboard: the Starbuck's blackboards. They use special chalk markers with very intense colors and illustrations by one of the baristas. I love the different styles in the different Starbucks. <BR/>You've inspired me to post my personal chalkboards....tomorrow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-12471680565815184372007-11-17T07:22:00.000-05:002007-11-17T07:22:00.000-05:00This was a great idea for a post, Carol. I caught ...This was a great idea for a post, Carol. I caught a photo of one that will turn up in my blog soon, too, but it requires a certain recipe that I have not yet had time to make.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-65402794281663323992007-11-16T06:48:00.000-05:002007-11-16T06:48:00.000-05:00Yeah, that French language thing... I would have t...Yeah, that French language thing... I would have to listen to that video SO many times.... (my daughter, who is taking high school french, mocks me mercilessly at my poor, poor efforts... I may have to bring her with me to France as my interpreter...)tlchanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259427561396960607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-65581788104237722362007-11-16T05:51:00.000-05:002007-11-16T05:51:00.000-05:00How very lovely and beautifulHow very lovely and beautifulJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734743330025974332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-20246669897040199012007-11-16T02:09:00.000-05:002007-11-16T02:09:00.000-05:00You would have loved walking by me round Courson w...You would have loved walking by me round Courson when I lately visited their "plant exhibition" (they have it twice a year).<BR/>School ardoises are trendy in French gardens... from full size to mini ones !<BR/>I can easily imagine you there ... shooting like mad !!! and buying samples !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-66826909407387903502007-11-16T00:02:00.000-05:002007-11-16T00:02:00.000-05:00I love blackboards too...actually any blackboard i...I love blackboards too...actually any blackboard is fabulous to me. <BR/><BR/>Like you Carol I wish I could conquer that French writing. It's so vibrant and expressive! It just makes whatever they are advertising seem so...well...cool! :-D<BR/><BR/>The other thing I wish I could conquer is the French Language! :)Ann (MobayDP)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03107580049551982062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-46348665192784867092007-11-15T18:04:00.000-05:002007-11-15T18:04:00.000-05:00lovely! some restaurants in Japan are putting thei...lovely! some restaurants in Japan are putting their menu items on blackboards too :)K and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-16319839728936123982007-11-15T17:46:00.000-05:002007-11-15T17:46:00.000-05:00I didn't realise that "ardoises" were so typically...I didn't realise that "ardoises" were so typically french!Are-there no slates in New-York?Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290856682859998312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-74808536455255797952007-11-15T17:39:00.000-05:002007-11-15T17:39:00.000-05:00I have one in my kitchen! It's had the same menu ...I have one in my kitchen! It's had the same menu on it for 4 years :( But it's cute!Cassoulet Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306008423079535539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-26170954349306139302007-11-15T16:41:00.000-05:002007-11-15T16:41:00.000-05:00Very French these black boards and how clever of y...Very French these black boards and how clever of you to make a record of them all. I agree - a restaurant that does not show it's menu is not a contender in my books.<BR/>Too snobbie IMO<BR/>SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-45801611180184665562007-11-15T14:04:00.000-05:002007-11-15T14:04:00.000-05:00I've always wanted my own blackboard...I know ther...I've always wanted my own blackboard...I know there is paint out there that may do the trick.<BR/>A wall to write notes to myself in chalk would be heaven...<BR/>The French grab onto something good in childhood and don't let go it seems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-52621684924449066072007-11-15T13:26:00.000-05:002007-11-15T13:26:00.000-05:00They are gorgeous and so tres francais...have fun ...They are gorgeous and so tres francais...have fun with your little chalkboard!!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-67567232194521354972007-11-15T13:24:00.000-05:002007-11-15T13:24:00.000-05:00Thanks for the fabulous Ardoises photos! This rem...Thanks for the fabulous Ardoises photos! <BR/>This reminded me of that wonderful film "Amelie" when Amelie is writing the day's menu on the glass partition behind her seated, future boyfriend...and she's writing it BACKWARDS!!!! No<BR/>wonder she then melts into a puddle of water (after all that effort!!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-55424011184153709752007-11-15T10:43:00.000-05:002007-11-15T10:43:00.000-05:00As always, lovely pics! :)As always, lovely pics! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-89747404305865343812007-11-15T10:36:00.000-05:002007-11-15T10:36:00.000-05:00Always reading your post is one of my day´s most d...Always reading your post is one of my day´s most delightful moments ... <BR/>Now I´ve got an idea you have to think about <BR/>L'ARDOISE CHOCOLAT <BR/> (with white chocolate chalk)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-78121620869298395282007-11-15T10:32:00.000-05:002007-11-15T10:32:00.000-05:00Nothing says FRENCH like a menu chalk board.You sa...<B>Nothing says FRENCH like a menu chalk board.</B><BR/>You said it CRIS so well!!!<BR/><BR/>Grande Merci ARTZART!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-80594361280776231992007-11-15T09:53:00.000-05:002007-11-15T09:53:00.000-05:00Love the post today. I was given a long semi fancy...Love the post today. I was given a long semi fancy Chalk board by a friend some years ago and had another friend who spoke fluent French write down a drinks menu for me.. in french.. to copy onto the board. I have it hanging in my kitchen now. Nothing says French like a menu chalk board.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-27824183263797559702007-11-15T09:29:00.000-05:002007-11-15T09:29:00.000-05:00J'aime ce blog! Chaque jour je me leve et faire un...J'aime ce blog! Chaque jour je me leve et faire un petit tour de France a travers vos photos, aquarelles et vos commentaires. Ce matin c'etait super de voir a nouvea les ardoises! Apres avoir vecu en France pendant 14 ans, il y les petits "trucs" comme les ardoise qui sont typiquement francais. Merci pour la joie de retrouver ces petits coutumes! Je vais chercher la petite ardroise quo mon fils a employer a l'ecole il y a bien des annees dan le nord de la France. ArtzartJerie Artzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113736669044655682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-49365502036978191792007-11-15T09:13:00.000-05:002007-11-15T09:13:00.000-05:00that's fabulous, Carol--it is true; I think of tho...that's fabulous, Carol--it is true; I think of those as so French, too. Lovely little vignettes you photographed here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com