Hello Friends!
I can not believe that my blog turns an year old today, something which I had started very casually for some time pass on 21st May’09 has turned out to become a passion. I started blogging with my first post Maavinkaayi Chutney on 22nd May’09 which is a spicy raw mango chutney from the state of Karnataka and my family’s favorite. Then I celebrated my 50th post with Chocolate Muesli Bars and the 100th with Jackfruit Biryani. I managed to conduct my first event The Combo Event, which with your support turned out to be quite successful. I also started my second blog Kitchen-Basics this year which is completely devoted to the beginners in cooking and also my children. Here I post simple recipes, basic cooking methods and traditional recipes too, like recently I posted Masala Potato Upma which is a traditional Karnataka style spicy Upma/ Uppittu(do check it out, it’s too good).
In this one year of blogging at Foodelicious I tried various cuisines and various ingredients which probably I would not have attempted otherwise. Blogging has helped me grow as a cook and at the same time I find myself more knowledgeable. So many terms and techniques used in the Culinary World which I was completely unaware of, have now became a part of my life. Baking which was a rarity in my kitchen first came to an occasional level and then gradually to a frequent level. Baking is something that I have started enjoying a lot but has not reached the level of overindulgence yet. I am gradually understanding the ratio and proportion of ingredients used in baking, various substitutes etc. I also want to thank Maria and Rosie of Sweet and Simple Bakes who were an inspiration for me when it comes to baking. Please join me friends to pray for Rosie(Jules) who passed away 2 days back. She was a real sweet heart and helped me with my queries during my initial days of blogging.
Blogging made me come close to so many people whom I have never met in person but we have touched each others lives. I get to interact with so many people, have friends with whom I chat on FB, some friends via mail and so many are a call away. I love the feel of knowing so many talented and nice people who always make me a realize that life is so special and there’s so much to know and learn.Thank you friends for all the kind words that you leave here and all the support that you have bestowed on me and my humble blog.
