tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post713814714744463772..comments2024-03-27T10:10:22.855+01:00Comments on Amboise Daily Photo: the walnut oil mill - l'huilerieStuarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-8858860372584254942014-04-15T08:04:28.742+02:002014-04-15T08:04:28.742+02:00I wish I could have gotten some decent photos of t...I wish I could have gotten some decent photos of the entire process, but it was really quite dark. In any case, it was fascinating to see it done without any modern equipment.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-70290588102426495212014-04-15T02:46:35.248+02:002014-04-15T02:46:35.248+02:00In this age of modernization, this is wonderful to...In this age of modernization, this is wonderful to see. I bet the flavour would be compromised if it was done any other way. Looking forward to seeing more!hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699940163033570021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-48168053237866268542014-04-14T20:28:28.806+02:002014-04-14T20:28:28.806+02:00It is a fascinating place. The B&W was defini...It is a fascinating place. The B&W was definitely the appropriate treatment for a place of this age.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-79767345717413233312014-04-14T20:27:22.613+02:002014-04-14T20:27:22.613+02:00You are very kind. These are not my best shots as...You are very kind. These are not my best shots as it was quite dark and I didn't have my "good" flash with me... only the built in flash. But I was really taken with their history and so just had to use these less than great photos.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-39742076032457672972014-04-14T18:11:35.647+02:002014-04-14T18:11:35.647+02:00Beautiful old oil mill, I like the black and white...Beautiful old oil mill, I like the black and white choice!Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480403752005019620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-79163291720872392252014-04-14T17:45:44.373+02:002014-04-14T17:45:44.373+02:00I didn't know walnut oil was a product. Terrif...I didn't know walnut oil was a product. Terrific black and white shots of the old way of doing things, Stuart!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-18027999453731359862014-04-14T17:43:52.275+02:002014-04-14T17:43:52.275+02:00Maybe because the shade is so complete? I've ...Maybe because the shade is so complete? I've not heard that before but I can believe it.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-70321890426554229532014-04-14T17:42:53.566+02:002014-04-14T17:42:53.566+02:00Yes, there wasn't a bit of stainless steel to ...Yes, there wasn't a bit of stainless steel to be found in the place ! All stone, steel, and cast iron. Pretty much all was done manually.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-40786760936843198522014-04-14T17:41:10.828+02:002014-04-14T17:41:10.828+02:00Cela semble merveilleux ! I did not get the chanc...Cela semble merveilleux ! I did not get the chance to buy the oil as they were not really open for business during our special tour... but I plan to go back and do so.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-19906051757138439652014-04-14T14:48:06.143+02:002014-04-14T14:48:06.143+02:00It's wonderful that it's still operating. ...It's wonderful that it's still operating. BTW, Jean Michel tells me that it is always cooler under a walnut tree and surprisingly, it's true. Aussie in Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267719894279001689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-53528361357234809982014-04-14T13:38:46.627+02:002014-04-14T13:38:46.627+02:00Oh my goodness! They are still making it the old w...Oh my goodness! They are still making it the old way!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-37792439097142118872014-04-14T08:10:30.857+02:002014-04-14T08:10:30.857+02:00The guy has a friendly face, il a une une bonne bo...The guy has a friendly face, il a une une bonne bouille. I hope you bought a little bottle of oil. Heavenly dans une salade d'endives avec quelques noix et un peu de bleu d'Auvergne. Mais la saison des endives est terminée, donc il faudrait mettre quelques gouttes d'huile sur de la roquette...cieldequimperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541298876304462514noreply@blogger.com