The Year of Living Deliciously

Posted by Gabi on 4 June 08

I have been so fortunate this past year to have this blog. It has been a magic portal for me- a conduit around the world for meeting new friends, finding inspiration and sharing good fellowship with kindred foodie, gardening and creative spirits. I have been so amazed at the kindness of strangers and the common threads that bind us together.

This all started with a recipe search. I had been using sites like Epicurious and All Recipes but one day a search for sugar mice led me to Sam at Becks & Posh. It led me to a whole new world that I had no idea existed. These were people I wanted to know better. I felt like an ugly duckling plunked down in a beauty of swans.

In the beginning- I didn’t know how to proceed I just knew I loved this format and I visited as many great blogs as I could find soaking in the vistas of glorious food and photography presented by amazing people who not only prepared amazing food but shared it with the world. I longed to join in and play.

I quickly became a daily reader of Danielle at Habeas Brulee (whose energy must only be outrun by her creativity.) So I gathered up my courage and asked her a few questions about the how-tos of blogging. She was so kind and informative and pointed me towards a few tools to use. I am SO grateful!

I want to also thank two very sweet and kind women who passed on a couple of awards to me a few weeks ago- I’m sorry it has taken me so long to put them up- life got a little hectic right about then.

PheMomenon passed on the “E for Excellent” award – Thanks amazing Holly!-what a nice of you thing to do

Dhanggit’s Kitchen has also awarded me a with a “Yummy Blog Award”! Thank you, lovely Hilda, I appreciate your thoughtfulness and kind compliments!

I’m allowed to pass these on to others of my choosing. Here are the fabulous bloggers to whom I’m passing these. They are allowed to pass them on if they choose as well. It’s hard to choose just a few -there are so many wonderful bloggers out there who merit kudos… I’ve tried to pick blogs that I read regularly that also didn’t display these badges yet- if you’ve already been awarded one please excuse and just consider this a double vote And- don’t feel obligated to pass these on if you don’t want to -but I do think everyone appreciates a little pat on the back now and then.

So, in no particular order I’ll go on and pass the love… I think you are all excellent and yummy too!

E is for Excellent is passed on to:

LisaRene at Unique Little Bits
Breadchick at The Sour Dough
Deborah at Taste and Tell
Natalie at Gluten a Go-Go
Brilynn at Jumbo Empanadas

The Yummy Blog Award is passed to:

Bellini Valli at More Than Burnt Toast
Holly at Phemomenon
Danielle At Habeas Brulee
Tempered Woman at Tempered Woman
Maryann at Finding La Dolce Vita
Courtney at Coco Cooks
Kristin at Dine and Dish
April at Cookworm
Laurie at Quirky Cupcake
Emiline at Sugar Plum Sweets
Kaylyn at Kaylyn’s Kitchen

I also want to tell you about The Hive - Holly at PheMomenon has put together a group for Utah food bloggers where we can support each other and hopefully get to know each other better- if you’re interested please contact her for access to our Google web group page.

Well after all that, I’m looking forward to another year of exploration and joy- thank you very much for joining me in my journey.

xoxo

Gabi

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Deborah said,

You are too kind!! I am honored to receive this award from you – it really does mean a lot to get awards from other food bloggers!

I can’t wait to see what the next year brings!
Bellini Valli said,

Thanks ever so much Gabi. I am really touched that you thought of me when handing out this award. Right back at you!!!
courtney said,

Your the best , you know that! Thanks and congrats.
Kalyn said,

Gabi, thanks for thinking of me for the Yummy Blog Award. I do appreciate you giving it to me.
brilynn said,

Thanks so much for the award! I’m just coming up on my second year of blogging and can’t believe it’s been this long!
sam said,

oh – look what I started! But I am glad you liked what you found and have become a part of the food blogging community, all because of those sweet sugar mice!
Emiline said,

Whooo! Congrats to you! All of this food blogging is crazy, isn’t it?

And thank you! I don’t deserve it. Well, maybe a little… Just kidding. I seriously don’t.
dhanggit said,

i think we started more or less with same reasons on blogging , you truly deserve the award i gave you dear.;continue giving us a glimpse of your delicious recipes!!

ps, thanks for your message about my post on “losing inspiration in my kitchen”
Maryann said,

Gabi, you are a sweety! Thank you so much for this award. It made my day. I will display it proudly
Tempered Woman said,

You are way too kind! I also got pulled into this crazy blogging world by finding a recipe on a blog. I love the idea of being able to track and share our gastronomical (mis)adventures, heh.
Thanks for including me in a such an impressive list of foodies. I’m going to have to work a lot harder to deserve this kind of praise
LisaRene said,

Gabi, thank you for thinking of me Blogging is a remarkable way to talk, learn and share with people all around the world.

The Hive is a great idea! It will be such fun for you to chat with other local food-loving people. Considering the huge number of food blogs, I won’t be surprised if you find yourself bumping into neighbors and co-workers on The Hive. It will be interesting to see how small the world really is!
cookworm said,

Congratulations on your blog anniversary, Gabi! I didn’t realize we were the same blog age. And thank you for for the award – you’re such a sweetie!
Holly said,

Congrats on your blog anniversary Gabs! That is awesome! I feel just the same way about blogging and finding this world. I always check bloggers sites before FN or Epicurious anymore! Thanks so much for the award and for blogging about our Utah group!
Kim said,

Congrats to you on your blog reaching the 1 year mark. It is something how we all find our way to food blogging. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead.
breadchick said,

Gabi, thank you so much! I am honoured to be in such company.
breadchick said,

OH and happy happy Blog-Birthday. Here’s to many more wonderful posts.
Raquel said,

Those sandwiches look fantastic! Found you on the foodie blogroll. I love Old Bay seasoning as well as mustard-based BBQ sauce!
Gabi said,

Thanks everyone! You all make it worthwhile! Loads of love to you all!
xoxo
Lynn McMorris said,

Love your website. You’ve done a fantastic job. I catch myself loosing way too much time browsing here!
I’ve added you to the list of favorite blogs on my website. Please let me know if this is OK. Hope you have a chance to visit and look around.

PS
Your photos are outstanding.