penny aka jeroxie said…
That is a lovely and romantic story. I am sure there will be many more years. All the food looks and sound fantastic . 
Have a great holiday my dear!
December 20, 2009 7:37 AM

Joan Nova said…
Loved taking this reminiscing journey to Morocco and Paris with you. That restaurant looks atmospherically fantastic. Happy Anniversary.
December 20, 2009 9:39 AM

The Best Family said…
i think this might be one of my favorite posts of yours ever. the romantic story, the sweet babyfaced pictures of mr. neil (oh, i am so going to use that bonJOOR, ladies line!), the lovely looking moroccan food, the gorgeous dinnerware – all of it perfect. happy anniversary and happy vacation!
December 20, 2009 11:12 AM

April Cavin said…
Great post! Happy anniversary!
December 20, 2009 11:44 AM

high low said…
Happy Anniversary Mardi and Neil! What a perfect way to celebrate and thank you for your post – It’s almost like we’re in Morocco/Paris with you! Have a wonderful trip!
December 20, 2009 11:57 AM

Megan Gordon said…
Love this and can’t believe your memory…I don’t remember much from last week Happy Anniversary and enjoy your trip!
December 20, 2009 12:06 PM

pierre said…
thnaks for the journey : here it is so cold !! PIerre
December 20, 2009 2:29 PM

lk (Healthy Delicious) said…
best. 24, 24, 24. EVER!! Love it! And I was dying at your story of how you met Neil. Too cute. Happy anniversary!
December 20, 2009 3:16 PM

Simply Life said…
I went to Morocco once and loved it! What a great memory!
December 20, 2009 3:51 PM

Julie @savvyeats said…
This is so amazing! How sweet that you were able to ‘recreate’ such an important anniversary (and arrange it in another country, no less)!
December 20, 2009 4:01 PM

jen laceda said…
yes, yes, I remember the time when digital cameras were thousands of dollars and we carried film cameras. I met my husband in 2000 also so I know how 10 years with the right man feels. Congrats and may you have more anniversaries to celebrate!!!
December 20, 2009 5:40 PM

lindsaymeyer said…
Great 24, 24, 24 post! Hope you’re having a wonderful time in Paris. You’re quite the busy lady this year! Eat plenty of pastries and drink champagne!
December 20, 2009 6:17 PM

Viviane Bauquet Farre / Food and Style said…
What a feast! Thank you for this inspiring and delicious post… ça me donne l’eau à la bouche!!!

Happy holidays et bon voyage…
December 20, 2009 7:38 PM

mum M said…
Thank you, Mardi for filling me in on how you actually met Neil.
What a romantic meal you organized. It made me cry to see you three in Morocco, and yes, Neil does have a youngish look about him, but hey, 
He has just spent ten years with you!
December 20, 2009 8:54 PM

Fresh Local and Best said…
This looks like an AMAZING dinner! Thanks for bringing us along so that we can share in your experience of Moroccan cuisine.
December 20, 2009 10:42 PM

Conor @ HoldtheBeef said…
This is such a good post, Mardi. Your sister and you sound just like my sister and I, we’ve done the simultaneous “loser” more times that I care to remember 

I love the shot of the olives under the dappled light.
December 21, 2009 2:20 AM

Tami said…
Oh Mardi, it brought a tear to my eye reliving the memories of our fantastic time in Morocco and the wonderful new friends I found. Wish I were there with you both now (Amanada too) to celebrate. Happy holidays and what GORGEOUS plates……. (You forgot a photo of Smiley!!)
December 21, 2009 4:46 AM

DianasaurDishes said…
What beautiful memories and such a special experience to relive them!
December 21, 2009 5:02 AM

Tami said…
PS Mardi, I did celebrate in a kind of fashion. I’m now the proud owner of a tagine, acquired on the weekend. Morocco here I come!!
December 21, 2009 6:24 AM

janet said…
Great story! My hubby and I met in high school, not a very interesting story;) Happy Anniversary.
December 21, 2009 8:49 AM

Diana Bauman said…
What a beautiful story Mardi!
December 21, 2009 9:05 AM

Evelyne@Cheap Ethnic Eatz said…
Ah that is so sweet and romantic, thank you for sharing! And the plates are gorgous! Sneek one away in your purse???
December 21, 2009 9:59 AM

oldwaystable said…
Love the shadow picture in the beginning. Oldways went to Morocco around this time last year and no one will ever forget it.
December 21, 2009 11:29 AM

5 Star Foodie said…
loved your story of the trip to Morocco and the dinner in Paris is fabulous! Happy anniversary!
December 21, 2009 2:13 PM

Tasty Eats At Home said…
What a great story to go along with the post. I wish you the happiest of anniversaries – and that food looks great!
December 21, 2009 3:31 PM

CheapAppetite said…
Good story:) I wish I could go to Morocco too, hehe. It’s such an interesting country with beautiful art. I love street food. The one picture you took of them looks great.
December 21, 2009 11:02 PM

MP said…
So beautiful and so romantic!
December 22, 2009 10:32 AM

Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite said…
Thanks everyone for actually reading what seems like a really long post now that I am looking at it myself! I know you are all busy with holiday prep etc… so I truly appreciate it!


Mum – you KNEW how I met Neil – I guess you forgot!


Tami – wish you were here with Amanda to celebrate too!


Evelyne – no plate acquired this time but I can’t promise that there isn’t a “real deal” Moroccan plate in my cupboard, courtesy of my Moroccan Secret Santa!!!
December 22, 2009 2:00 PM

Gail said…
What a lovely post and great photos. The food looks and sounds amazing!
December 22, 2009 5:39 PM

Lynne said…
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I don’t think we had the full story of the meeting before either. I always new Mr. N was a bit of a romantic!! Pictures are great Mardi……looking forward to the Christmas Eve post.
December 22, 2009 5:59 PM

Chez Us said…
What a romantic story and a wonderful way to recelebrate a special meeting!! Thank you for sharing. By the way, the scanned in photos are lovely as well, I love the old look to them, adds even more romance. Enjoy your trip & keep sharing with us – we, too, miss Paris!
December 24, 2009 8:50 AM

Divina Pe said…
Thanks for sharing your story. Love Morocco and want to visit it one day. I did study French for two semesters. I almost forgot everything I’ve learned. I should live in a French-speaking country or live near you.
December 24, 2009 11:46 AM

myblissfulbites said…
Isn’t it funny how some decisions, such as going on a trip with your sister, can change the rest of your life? This was a beautiful story, thank you for sharing. The food at your anniversary dinner looks amazing and those plates are incredible! Hope you have many more happy years together.
December 26, 2009 12:52 PM

French Cooking for Dummies said…
What a wonderful post Mardi! I love the Neil and Humphrey Bogart picture! I hope you’re having a great time in Brittany and you’ll tell us all about it
December 28, 2009 6:58 AM

Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite said…
Gail – thanks!

Lynne – errr… “romantic” ???


Chez us – thanks for your sweet comments – the old photos DO look ok, don’t they?


Divina – yes, practice is the key to keeping a foreign language fresh…


My blissful bites – I know re: how one decision can alter the course of everything – it’s kind of crazy, huh?


French Cooking – Brittany posts coming up in the next couple of weeks!
January 5, 2010 5:31 AM