The theme for this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is “Indulge”
Tarte aux FruitsFruit tarte in France
Every time we go to France I love to indulge myself by looking in the windows of Pâtisseries. Their wonderful array of dainty pastries and sweets gives me “foodie” palpitations in anticipation. However, I rarely succumb to temptation as I am desperately trying to lose weight. I know, I know I should live dangerously and indulge! Instead I console myself by looking, dreaming and drooling!
On this occasion, Mr Piglet’s Birthday gave us a great excuse to sample a delightful fruit tarte. A special treat all round!
When my French son-in-law talks about French food it is with a deep-rooted passion and knowledge. From cheeses and bread to speciality sausages and cakes – I am amazed by his depth of knowledge! The French certainly love food and wine and the more time I spend in France the more I understand why!
If we ever lived in France I don’t know how I would manage to resist temptation. I mean, how do the majority of French women stay so slim surrounded by such tempting delicious food?
If anyone knows the correct name for the tarte featured in tha above picture I would love to know what it is called!
Further interpretations of this week’s theme. Why not take a peek?
Chronicles of Illusions
jeanne’s blog
melonpopzdropz …
Ruined for Life: Phoenix Edition
Frizztext
allaboutwordswa
Mike Hardisty Photography
One Wild and Precious Life
Simply Charming
The Authentic Me (OMG this one is so Romantic!)
This tarte looks wonderful!
and it tasted delicious!
whatever it is called, it looks heavenly! enjoy!
Trust me Stacey it tasted better than it looked if that was possible
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That looks like a healthy indulgence . . . with all that yummy fruit!
It was rather yummy. I think I’m going to try and make one. Watch this space!
Hey Mum! It’s called a Tarte aux Fruits
It was rather yummy wasn’t it?
French women and weight? When they’re not indulging they eat like sparrows. In fact, they eat like sparrows even when they are indulging!
Tarte aux Fruits, I will have to check out some recipes!
Sparrow in France or Sparrow in Portugal does not have quite the same ring to it!
Making me hungry…. Love fruit tarts like this thanks for posting and bringing back memories of French patisserie
I bet you miss the French patisseries
Oh yes, hoping to make a trip in Spring sometime, if only to buy some more tartes aux fruites
Have a great time!
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I lived in France and walked all the time and thought for sure I would lose weight with all that exercise but the patisseries did me in. I did manage to stay almost even, though. (It was all worth it!)
Hi Wendy,
The food is certainly amazing in France but the one thing that amazed me is that chocolate is eaten at breakfast time!
I would love to indulge in an authentic french fruit tart!
Hi Jeanne I am going to try and make one! Loved your “Indulge” pictures
Does look wonderful! I miss the pastries in Portugal – pastel nata (custard tarts), bolo feijao (haricot bean tarts) and many more. In Australia there is no such tradition of pattisseries.
Hi Sami,
I adore the bolo feijao (haricot bean tarts)! but have found the do vary in quality
I knew this one would be right up your alley!
I’d love some!
It certainly was Eliz! the moment the theme came through I knew immediately which photo to use
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I cannot resist not to taste it ,Yummy
Hi Jake, have not forgotten about your photo challenge. Sorry I’ve been away. Will start from this week! Promise
Thanks
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Chocolate is eaten for breakfast in France? I’m on my way!
Trust me Rose. Buns laced with cholate at breakfast is bad for you
I’m afraid my buns are already laced with chocolate, PiP!
A weakness of mine too – we have pretty good ones here as well and I love them.
I read an article once about how French women stay slim – the only thing I remember about it is they don’t eat much.
Your right there Robyn…apparently they eat like sparrows!
Looks delicious – I wish we had some of those here. Now you know what to do with your strawberries!
Trouble is Linds the strawberries don’t ripen at once!
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Looks very yummy and not toooo fattening, all the fresh fruit must be good for you, right?
Hi Clara,
Yes, you are right! I am going to try and make one.
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Ooh that tart looks so appetising… x
Next time I’m in the Cotsowlds I will bring you one
Ooh, very excited now, x
I also came in to tell you that this is called “Tarte aux fruits” (fruit tart) or also “Tarte aux fruits d’été” (Summer fruit tart) and to give you a link with recipes…
http://www.zizoucuisine.com/article-20827861.html
I know, I know… Oh la la… terrible temptations aren’t they?
I work with French women and have asked the question about how they manage to keep the weight off… unanimous answer: they don’t snack!
In general, France has far less of a snacking culture so sticking to regular mealtimes is easier.
They would have something like this for dessert, but it’s a definite treat and not every day, and they never eat between meals.
Portion control is also something that they are amazed about.. well… usually lack of it in other countries.
Hi kiwi,
Watch this space for the results.
thank you so much for the link to the recipe. I can translate using google translate
No, I can’t speak French but I’m trying to learn!
Opps forgot to mention that the recipe in the link is in French, I can translate it if you need, but since you have a French son-in-law I’m assuming you maybe know a little French already???
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What a wonderful indulgence… my mouth is watering….
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I could make that 24/7 and eat it too…I am working 12 hour days so I am on no as much but I love your blog and when I met you in the postaweek2011. ~Jackie Keep up the great blogging.
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Happy Belated Birthday to Mr. P! That fruit pizza/salad looks scrumptious. Yummy. What a sweet way to celebrate the day!
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That looks amazing!
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