This morning I got an email from Cindy:
Bonjour Carol - What does "miam-miam" mean?
This complex question is keeping me up nights.
Basic translation of miam-miam is your everyday,
This complex question is keeping me up nights.
Basic translation of miam-miam is your everyday,
Yum Yum or nom nom
It's used more extensively in France. 
It's true miam-miam is a kid's word like yum yum. But in Paris you'll hear miam miams coming out of the most sophisticated mouths.
Hugo and Victor guimauve 
A French cultural nuance that takes getting used to - this woman is having a severe attack of the Miams. She's trying to merge with the window - something the French call "le leche vitrine" meaning to lick the windows.
Miams HQ. A customer is desperately calling for help on what to buy.
Paris vending machines makes me go miam. These are in every Metro station. I've lost more $$$ than I like to think, trying to grab a bag.
Jaime Mascaro Ballerinas = miam miam
At ART-PARIS a drool-worthy white Pentex. I took a picture.
Very maimable beau mec at Art-Paris
I send NYC pictures to French Girl to miam-miam over.
Fr Girl has not sent me a single miamable picture of Paris.
Both Bear and I miam-miam over chocolat chaud.
What makes you go miam-miam?
Which btw is pronouced something like yam-yam.
BONJOUR MIAM MIAM!
It's true miam-miam is a kid's word like yum yum. But in Paris you'll hear miam miams coming out of the most sophisticated mouths.Hugo and Victor guimauve A French cultural nuance that takes getting used to - this woman is having a severe attack of the Miams. She's trying to merge with the window - something the French call "le leche vitrine" meaning to lick the windows.Miams HQ. A customer is desperately calling for help on what to buy.
Paris vending machines makes me go miam. These are in every Metro station. I've lost more $$$ than I like to think, trying to grab a bag.Jaime Mascaro Ballerinas = miam miam At ART-PARIS a drool-worthy white Pentex. I took a picture.Very maimable beau mec at Art-Paris
I send NYC pictures to French Girl to miam-miam over. 
Fr Girl has not sent me a single miamable picture of Paris. 
Both Bear and I miam-miam over chocolat chaud. 
What makes you go miam-miam?BONJOUR MIAM MIAM!
Bon Jour, fellow Paris-lover!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am maimying all over myself for the French gentleman that you were stalking... er, I mean photographing at the ART-PARIS!
Love Paris and I love getting my Paris fix from your blog! I am taking my vacation there next fall! Can't wait!
Donna
I love your blog!!!....I want to move to Paris...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove it love it love it :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to bother, but I just read today's post and thought you might like to know that about halfway through, your 'Miams' turned into 'Maims'. I have to admit it did give me a good laugh when you wanted to maim the madeleines, ballet slippers and the mec. But I don't think that is exactly what you had in mind.
ReplyDeleteClaudine
Thanks for the fix ~ it was Miam, Miam :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, the most sophisticated of people say it. GG says miam-meow (as well as ciao-meow)...
ReplyDeletebon weekend
Miam miam indeed, PB... I went to see the US premier of "Kings of Pastry" last night at the Full Frame Documentary Festival in Durham, NC. When you get a chance, RUN to see it, but have some pastries ready for afterwards. It is a fantasic film about the MOF pastry competition in France. Check it out! I did think of you when I watched someone making macarons...
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Teresa
That was a seriously MIAM-Y post! One should not be surprised that you a little from MIAM.
ReplyDeleteOMG the chocolate shot - I want the whole shebang.
The ballet flats, so perfectly formed.
And the macarons at the beginning are cetainly some of the prettiest I've seen for awhile.
I'm almost French in my ineptitude around American sports, but I think I can risk saying that you scored a triple-header this time Carol! Merci et MIAM!
!!! Of course I meant ...."that you KNOW a little from MIAM"
ReplyDeleteTHANKS Sabatical Chef for the link to the Pastry movie
ReplyDeleteI did get to attend the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon as the guest photographer for Valrhona and BOY WAS THAT FUN!
And dead serious too for that matter...
Miam miam, indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis post was delish, as usual!
Happy weekend!
Oh my goodness gracious what an
ReplyDeleteabsolutely Yummy way to end the week...and begin another spring weekend.
Ya' never know just what you'll find on PB,but you can be sure to find something yummy for everyone's taste.
Thanks Carol,
Bill
I can't get over the guy with the black and white Pentax camera!!!! *rofl*
ReplyDeleteDo I really have to confess what makes me go miam miam??? Can I evade an answer by telling you that my youngest - the little one - goes miam miam over cute ballerinas? She'd get a wanting fit if I'd show her the Jaime Mascaro ballerines (especially since I just got myself azzurro-blue ones).
I drool over Max.
Yup.
SVP have your advocat get in touch with my advocat.
ReplyDeleteLet's talk!
This discussion reminds me of something I'd like to verify. They say that the French hear "minew" not "meow" from their cats. C'est vrai?
ReplyDeleteFrench dogs go:
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Les chats ???
I love the shot of the woman trying to merge with the window :)
ReplyDeleteA white Pentax? Who knew?
Forget that guy, LOL! He looks more than a bit stuck up........
Quick! I need an answer! Now that I have found a local source for les macs, even though their feet aren't what they could be and their sizes are maddeningly non-uniform, the FLAVORS are wonderful - all 14 of them.. Yes not enough flavors either! However, the question: How long till I tire of these little devils that dog my daydreams as I figure out ways to drive by their tantalizing glass case? And I don't mean just for a spot of leche vitrine!
ReplyDeleteYour rapidly ballooning reader,
I know you are very excitable about all things French (and why not!) and I do enjoy vicariously your delightful blog but please could you at least be consistent in your spelling!
ReplyDeleteThe word is miam miam.
Merci
Yvonne (ex teacher of French.)
FYI: I'm dyslexic and flop numbers and letters all the time.
ReplyDeleteHow I manage to get anything out at all that makes any sense is beyond me.
Please do forgive and excuse.
Cordialment
Carolg
Definitely sounds better than "yummy" which I hate when applied to fashion. "Yummy cashmere." Shoot me!
ReplyDeleteCarol I adore your sense of wit. Wha makes me go "Miam Miam" is none other than Mr. Gerard Butler!
ReplyDeleteGlorious weekend to you x
PS
ReplyDeleteif you get sick of the miam-miams you can always do "Paris Mecs" -
it's a sure thing
"If you know this miamy mec, please contact him so he can sue me...ahem"
ReplyDelete*chuckle* That really got a giggle out of me.
LOL @ Mme Paradis' comment, too. "if you get sick of the miam-miams you can always do "Paris Mecs" -
it's a sure thing"
Here, here!! You need to go back to Paris to pursue this angle, I think! :)
Bonjour Carol
ReplyDeleteI miam miam over the chocolat chaud served in one of the bars in Brantôme. I had one yesterday - the most gorgous thing I've ever tasted. I take a photo for you the next time.
Regarding" Paris Mecs...
ReplyDeleteI am ready to return TODAY!
But...some complications exist.
Allo AirFrance!!!
How much do you want me to go?
I'd love to do PR AF!
Nothing is better than Paris!
ReplyDeleteMiam-Miam!
Clare
Don't worry Carol about any misspelling, the essence of your blog is way more important than any little letter that may have fallen in the wrong place.
ReplyDeleteYou are funny, full of energy and you know how to feed our curiosity about all things French. We love you and your blog no matter what!
Have a wonderful day!
Love your blog,in June I will be in Paris,I have a lovely appointement with soufflee at the escoffier school, all because of you. Merci ma belle.Denise
ReplyDeleteHey girl!!! Since when you know Portuguese??? What a surprise!
ReplyDeleteSo, you have been in Rio de Janeiro, too! That's where I am from, and for the question you asked, no relation with the singer! ha ha ha... She must be 10 years younger than me, you have a good memory, though.
Hope you had a good time when you were there. Take care.
I like your version of our "miam miam"!
ReplyDeleteMiamy Mec...
ReplyDeleteNow that was hilarious!!!!
Angela,
Parisienne Farmgirl
First time visitor and I'm just wondering why I hadn't discovered your blog earlier?! Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI go miam miam over any good French pastries and desperately longing to take a bite into PH's Ispahan croissant again. Summer, please come soon!
cute guys (not perving just appreciating - like your dark, brooding frenchman.)
ReplyDeleteclever packaging
beautiful food, clothing, architecture or anything else attractivly visual.
many of the photographs on your blog.
miam miam!!
(anything attractive and edible gets bonus points.)
Dear Anonymouse,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the MAJOR compliment!! If I could have an edge of perviness I would love to - I'm lacking in some things sadly...
c'est la vie
xxcg
though I have been to paris only twice, I recently realized that I do have to live there. paris and my cats are the only things that can make me smile and forget about everything else. I was looking for SONIA sheets and FOUND YOU!
ReplyDeletethanks for making me smile again.
jackie
Hi Carol
ReplyDeleteThanks for nice and cute comments on my blog:))
Paris Simp fair is a miniature fair for buying dollhouse stuff made by artists:) Very fun and so many nice things, you should come.. and be hooked on minis..Lol;)
http://www.simp-paris.com/ if you want to check it out.
Merci,
ReplyDeleteI am going to Paris for the first time (on an escorted tour) and getting ready by exploring all things Parisienne on the web to help me learn the language and stumbled on your blog.
Your blog is making me go "Maim-maim!" It's like the "nom-nom" the English and Australian are saying online to yummy things. I think that may have come from Japan?
- Cindy
Dear HONEYGO,
ReplyDeleteNot to go all semantics and theoretical on you, but "nom-nom" is too much like the dreaded Yum-Yum.
It lacks the sophisticated edge the French have given to "Miam-Miam".
In fact the French give most things a sophisticated edge that no other culture can come close to achieving.
I stand in wonderment.
i.e. My post.
I'm sure you'll experience a lot of wonderment too on your first trip to Paris.
Try to escape your group leader and you'll have even more IMHO.
Yours truly
Ms.Paris Breakfast
Thanks for the clarification; I stand corrected. Sophistication is to be admired and imitated.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a brilliant job Carole,
ReplyDeleteI find always fun to see/read the perception from other cultures and especially “ Francophiles” bien sûr ;)!
Bonne journée
Sandrine x
Salut Carol,
ReplyDeleteJ'aime bien votre blog.
Puis je "link" my blog a la tienne?
Bonne Journee,
Aimee
you teases my stomac with your guimauve (marchmallows ?)picture ! that's my prefered candy...
ReplyDeletewhat is yours ?
A+C+++
You're the first person I know outside of France to pick up the ultimate "miam-iness" of Jaime Mascaro ballet flats! They give Repettos a run for their money!
ReplyDeleteLa Mom
An American Mom in Paris
boy, is this LUSCIOUS!!! Sometimes I dont get to read your posts til days later. I just read this one and do LOVE your writing and photos as usual!
ReplyDeleteAll best from cloudy-bright Paris,
Grace
That looks DELICIOUS. I was at a place like this in NYC once.... :)
ReplyDeleteI personally miam-miam over a great café-crème et croissant ou baguette avec du bon beurre et un bon morceau de gruyère!
ReplyDeleteThat was either a very small bear or a HUGE cup of hot chocolate!!
ReplyDeleteThat was very perceptive of you Olive Branch.
ReplyDeleteI just measured Bear and he is 7 inches tall, while sitting, which is what he does most of the time, preferably in front of a HUGE cup of hot chockie...like now
Merci for your sharp eyes!
This has to be the BEST photo blog day ever!!
ReplyDeleteYou explained something I didn’t know and the photos are sooooooo incredibly perfect I feel like I am back in Paris today!
Thank you for always doing such a great job of giving us things to “miam” over even when you are in the States. It’s the best thing I get in my mailbox TOPS!
PS I found you when I was planning my photo trip to Paris in August and I’ve loved every minute of what you shared.
I especially loved the new Bear memoirs.
So cute!
This is seriously such a cute blog entry!! I love the miam miams and your pictures are superb!
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