tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post2394803148565906018..comments2024-03-27T08:30:40.371-04:00Comments on La Table De Nana: I found my thrill ..on Blueberry Hill~La Table De Nanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-38033081291974272192016-08-11T18:13:54.059-04:002016-08-11T18:13:54.059-04:00Yes wonderful athletes..we watch the Plympics also...Yes wonderful athletes..we watch the Plympics also/comme le Tour De France.<br />Toi aussi..bon weekend Jody:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-91215531411402835812016-08-11T17:50:00.093-04:002016-08-11T17:50:00.093-04:00What a fun day harvesting your blueberries and the...What a fun day harvesting your blueberries and then making jam. Wish we lived closer. I'll love to taste your jam with your fresh bread! Heaven♥ The birthday cakes are beautiful works of art, I bet they tasted great too! Happy Birthday to Mylene and Noah. Loving your watercolors and cigar boxes to put your treasures in. I've taped The Great British Bake Off series but, I've been hooked on the Olympics this summer. So many wonderful athletes.<br />Have a wonderful weekend!! Hugs, JodyStan and Jody Gabarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087334109855740295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-14204516542706155322016-08-11T09:44:14.225-04:002016-08-11T09:44:14.225-04:00Honestly it takes courage to put my little facades...Honestly it takes courage to put my little facades..lol..I am not enchanted by them..but I love doing it..<br />I may be a collector of art supplies;)<br />You are a definite artist in food and photography..definite.I bet you can paint too:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-59569541575076964022016-08-11T09:30:28.109-04:002016-08-11T09:30:28.109-04:00Those blueberries - oh my :) The cakes, the beaut...Those blueberries - oh my :) The cakes, the beautiful gift, your gift of painting, and writing and baking! You are a lovely artist Monique. Thanks for making our visits uplifting and beautiful! Love the jam too!Tricia Buicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505658467969665618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-33305458024883583982016-08-10T16:04:29.869-04:002016-08-10T16:04:29.869-04:00Thank you so much Jane..I love Mary Berry now and ...Thank you so much Jane..I love Mary Berry now and Paul Hollywood..they are wonderful and my husband even enjoys the show..you have so many wonderful British shows that we love..quality quality quality.<br />I hope you are having a wonderful summer..<br />I water bathed for years..and added paraffin and string.. I don't with my latest jams..our health isn't perfect but it has nothing to do w/ our jams:) La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-49356849536571699342016-08-10T16:01:48.877-04:002016-08-10T16:01:48.877-04:00I really do not even do it anymore..you could try ...I really do not even do it anymore..you could try David lebovitzs strawberry one which we love too..will send you the recipe and what I do:)<br /><br />My pond is one of those prefab plastic shells..so it's not moist..:( It's quite dry that bed..I can't be diligent w/ my gardens..I would need too much strength in my arms to drag the hoses everywhere..it has to be by hand if ANY watering here.<br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-59616884795473186602016-08-10T11:36:29.921-04:002016-08-10T11:36:29.921-04:00It sounds like your enemonies must get a moist soi...It sounds like your enemonies must get a moist soil from the pond. I have had them in dry spots, maybe that is my problem. That and I'm not diligent at watering my gardens. I think your hellebores will do well in this spot too. Maybe give them a bit extra mulch this winter for protection.<br /><br />I would love the recipe. Yes you have confused me with plate soft ball. Is there a special thermometer for making jam? Do you place it on a plate and if it forms a soft ball it is good?Terrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600376549034269641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-56711071851868637482016-08-10T10:30:09.373-04:002016-08-10T10:30:09.373-04:00Ah, you are in for a treat with the Bake Off Final...Ah, you are in for a treat with the Bake Off Finale. We are about to head into the next series here and I cannot wait. I've been making lots of jam too over the summer and gave some blueberry jams a try this year. I'm so please I'm not alone in not using a water bath - I was beginning to panic, but I trust you to do the right thing. I always love your photos, drawings and paintings - in the words of Mary Berry "sheer perfection". Jane Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571088548606819078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-41700145357586723672016-08-10T09:04:22.357-04:002016-08-10T09:04:22.357-04:00Yes that song:) I think we all heard it more than...Yes that song:) I think we all heard it more than once!:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-84027273189969568202016-08-10T09:03:35.299-04:002016-08-10T09:03:35.299-04:00Funny thing about Anemones..these are pink..Japane...Funny thing about Anemones..these are pink..Japanes Anemones..I have tried Honorine Joubert..white and she did not return..<br />My anemones are situated by the small pond where I have put your seedlings..well 5 of them..this is the only place I have tried that my anemones thrive.And they prefer the front where I would like them at the back:) So I often have to pull some front ones out..and keep transplanting in back:)<br />So plants really do prefer some areas..this pond..(so small)..don't picture a beautiful big pond..is in shade all morning until..1pm..and then sun till 5-6..<br />I have no idea why they LOVE there..<br />Everything does well there.. except at the back under tree shade..I pulled everything out so now it is bare..I will put a big hosta I have somehwre else..hostas do very well there too.<br />That book is so nice..<br />there are 2 wild blueberry jam recipes..she specifies which one is for US blueberries..or canadian:)<br />I have made a few jams..this one is so easy..and my family loves it..it's not jelled..no pectin..<br /><br />If you would like I can send you the recipe for this jam..My favorite jars for jams are the wide mouth ones..Jacques liked the smaller round ones..<br />If you use the small 4 ounce ones..you can share :) Easier to give away..:)<br />Once my jars are cooled..I flip them back upright and store in our basement fridge..<br />I have a shelf or two for my jams and relishes etc..<br />This recipe..the blueberries stay so nice..not mush.<br />But you have to enjoy a looser jam.I even cook mine longer..on the second cooking she says 5 minutes..I do 10.<br /><br />you can use the plate test..I stick my thermometer in and it says..close to soft ball..<br />LOL do I confuse you?<br />I picked all mine from my bush..Jacques went on to the next..just a bit:)<br />I love that place:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-88241229049604148252016-08-10T08:33:11.920-04:002016-08-10T08:33:11.920-04:00I am late to read and comment. Did you and Jacque...I am late to read and comment. Did you and Jacques pick every blueberry off you assigned bushes? What a harvest you got. Those jars of jam are a thing of beauty. I especially like the smallest size. Who makes the jars? I may have to try this. I see the book is in English so that will make matters easier. I love your anemones! How and where in the garden do you grow them? I have tried but they seem to have withered away. Maybe I ask this question every year at this time. And last , the cakes are beautiful especially Your daughter's. It looks like a beautiful summer hat! Lucas must have loved his card from his aunt. Happy birthday to both if them.Terrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600376549034269641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-45152359631353230752016-08-09T17:50:10.560-04:002016-08-09T17:50:10.560-04:00Blueberries are great and so is Blueberry Hill in ...Blueberries are great and so is Blueberry Hill in Ohio! And the song too!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-61254540984474632282016-08-09T12:28:18.826-04:002016-08-09T12:28:18.826-04:00Thanks Jeanie..Michigan is such a beautiful state....Thanks Jeanie..Michigan is such a beautiful state..we have a bit of the same climate.. you may be warmer because of the lake effect ,but I do know than in Fl..many license plates are from Michigan:)<br /><br />Art wise..I am all over the place..the above is trying to follow my Craftsy class..then I switch to something completely different:)<br />I do love it so though..So peaceful.<br />Have a great day.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-48463070178381331152016-08-09T12:25:14.184-04:002016-08-09T12:25:14.184-04:00She is the K teacher:) So ideas abound in her..al...She is the K teacher:) So ideas abound in her..all day ong w/ 5 yr olds and then home to Noah..busy girl our Mylène:)<br />THanks Penny!La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-57855392423182834122016-08-09T10:10:38.749-04:002016-08-09T10:10:38.749-04:00Everything about this post makes my heart explode ...Everything about this post makes my heart explode inside! Oh, the art -- I have to get back with my Craftsy class. And Gordes. Wow. I'd love to be there. And I DO love Bonne Maman but you are right -- home made is so very much better. <br /><br />Blueberry season down here in Michigan, too. I already have bought a lot (love a big bowl for breakfast and have a wonderful pie recipe). Plus, I like to freeze them so I can enjoy them in the off season. I'm planning to pick up a five pound box at the market on Wednesday. <br /><br />So much to love here...Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-7704571133640257422016-08-09T10:04:30.520-04:002016-08-09T10:04:30.520-04:00So many beautiful images. Would love to join you ...So many beautiful images. Would love to join you on Blueberry Hill. Your cakes are amazing and Lucas is so cute. What a thoughtful auntie.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-11736792973676242832016-08-09T08:27:27.000-04:002016-08-09T08:27:27.000-04:00One of our favorte places..Gordes..you're so c...One of our favorte places..Gordes..you're so close to everything..!<br />Can't wait to see what you share with us after..the market on Tuesday was so nice.<br />Pretty pretty pretty.<br />I don't have to suggest you take a camera;)<br />Have fun.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-74909488151204117212016-08-09T08:24:29.180-04:002016-08-09T08:24:29.180-04:00:) You have been sooo buys:) I bet you have not s...:) You have been sooo buys:) I bet you have not seen summer..Loved your dress Debbie..so chic.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-67342947121145369932016-08-09T08:23:31.234-04:002016-08-09T08:23:31.234-04:00I was a child having a child:)But at that time..it...I was a child having a child:)But at that time..it was exactly what I needed..and it all turned out..I played house:) How fun was it to dress them and take care of them..real life dolls:)<br />And so sweet..<br />I would like to relive that part of my life as it was the best I think..when the girls were small and I was at home w/ them..But we cannot stand still right..Jacques surprises me..when we see a movie star that has aged..Jacques syays..well that's life..they are aging ..as we are..I tell him ..don't say that:)<br />Of course I know he is right.<br />You are the talented one..:)xxLa Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-90599862844859812522016-08-09T08:18:32.513-04:002016-08-09T08:18:32.513-04:00Thank you Nancy..blueberries seem almost easier th...Thank you Nancy..blueberries seem almost easier than strawberries.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-70754541256923092532016-08-09T07:56:26.825-04:002016-08-09T07:56:26.825-04:00Wow they must be in great shape!
I am afraid garde...Wow they must be in great shape!<br />I am afraid gardening is really my only form of exercise..Jacques bikes and does indoor workouts too.Must admit your Colorado pics have been spectac!La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-45631092452428744542016-08-09T07:54:02.951-04:002016-08-09T07:54:02.951-04:00Thank you Mary..hope you are feeling better and be...Thank you Mary..hope you are feeling better and better!La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-59793720775208784382016-08-09T07:51:07.215-04:002016-08-09T07:51:07.215-04:00Love. Love. Love.
Th BLUEBERRIES! I hesitate here ...Love. Love. Love.<br />Th BLUEBERRIES! I hesitate here buying them...so €€€<br />Miam. I am dying to go to Christine's town in Alsace..on my list.<br />Pls do not aspire to Bonne Maman! Major industrial brand with cute marketing.<br />Anything you do is 1000% better!!!<br />Love all yr watercolors.<br />I will be in Gordes this weekend!! WeeeeParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-75002325101689507442016-08-09T06:28:03.458-04:002016-08-09T06:28:03.458-04:00I would be thrilled to spend time on blueberry hil...I would be thrilled to spend time on blueberry hill :-) My favorite local patch is only open on Saturdays and I have been away. Happy Birthday to both! Your table on the terrace looks very inviting, and ooh that jam too. You take the best anemone photos...truly. Debbie@Mountain Breathshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781863964426326793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220978989894261816.post-23448670673586139532016-08-09T03:07:51.388-04:002016-08-09T03:07:51.388-04:00Where do I start! There is so nuch to love here. ...Where do I start! There is so nuch to love here. Those beautiful berries, and so many of them. What a treasure! And your jams. You are right about jam. Bon Maman is great, but homemade is infinitely better. Smaller batches have better flavours. Oh, the birthday boy. How adorable is he. As you know my oldest just turned 41 as well. We were pregnant at the same time. I like that thought. I was a very naieve 19 year old. Oh boy. What a learning curve! I love your artwork. No surprise there. I think you are so very talented. Love you to bits. xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.com