I have been blogging since 2007! My first blog was just to document a momentous renovation of our 1928 home, adding about 100 square feet to our kitchen — it actually turned out to be more of a place to vent, we had a very tumultuous relationship with our contractor. And after that blog ended, I realized how much I liked doing it, so I started my kitchen blog — everything to do with our new kitchen and travels and food. It was only recently I realized how much fun it is to have actual readers that comment! I know I have had followers, but they have tended to be ‘voyeurs’ (I still love you!) who just read but not comment; that’s OK too, but WOW, the feedback and accolades are amazing! Even if I’ve had a bad day, feel like crap and hate what I see in the mirror, I know I can check on my blog to see your wonderful comments. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I particularly love it that our small community is really from ALL OVER the world — virtual brothers and sisters.
Well, by the title must have you curious by now. I have been awarded my FIRST award, the Versatile Blogger by Kristy (thank you, thank you, thank you!) at Our Family Food Adventures. Kristy has a marvelous blog about sharing food adventures in and out of the kitchen with her lovely family. She and her hubby Mike (who blogs too) involve their two young kids in every aspect of the cooking experience (much like my wonderful Mom did about a billion years ago!). Yesterday it was Kristy’s birthday, so please join me in wishing her a very happy birthday. Thank you, Kristy for such a lovely award and recognition! And my very first! Sooooo excited :-)!!!
Now the rules of the award are that I have to list 7 things about myself that you wouldn’t otherwise know and pass the award along to 15 other bloggers.
- I am first generation Canadian born of immigrant Hungarian parents.
- I can speak, read and write Hungarian but I am rather rusty with my vocabulary (mainly from not using it often) having said that, I can do it better than French which I took until first year University (French is Canada’s second language – compulsory to take in school from 4 grade to 9th grade)
- I was born in Toronto but have lived in Montreal and New York City as a youngster.
- My Dad was a puppeteer (Jim Henson offered him a job in New York, which he turned down, opting to stay in Toronto and run his own puppet company) — when I was 8, I played an angel in a Christmas puppet show – Dad held me up to the height of the puppet stage and I waved my magic wand around.
- When I was 12 I emceed a puppet show, there were 5,000 people in the audience. I said “um” too many times.
- Everyone thinks I am still in my 30’s! I haven’t been for quite some time now! I can’t figure out if I look young, or just act immature ;-)!
- I have a bit of thing for pretty, high heeled shoes and boots; I have over 50 pairs! I’m supposed to purge one pair with every new purchase, but I cannot bring myself to do it. It’s a curse!
So there, you now know these weird little things about me. Now to name 15 bloggers to receive this coveted award – sadly I don’t know 15 bloggers, but I am working on it; predictably, most of the wonderful bloggers I have chosen have received this award before, but I can’t see any reason why they shouldn’t receive it again! Also, this is in no order, just a list. Thank you for all your lovely comments and blog entries. I really do enjoy reading every word of them!
- Ann of Cooking Healthy for Me because she really got me started on commenting on people’s blogs—I just never thought to do it. Ann’s wonderful blog is a journey of getting healthy by changing the way she cooks. She’s an inspiration and proof that you don’t have to be on a ‘diet’ to eat properly and that healthy food is tasty and beautiful. For the first little while I thought her blog was called Cooking Healthy Forme!
- Greg and Katherine at Rufus’ Food and Spirits Guide Greg and Katherine document their food adventures, their posts always bring a smile on or a little chuckle.
- Charles at Five Euro Food I love his blog because of the thriftiness of his recipes. Always good to keep in mind in these tough economic times.
- John at from the Bartolini Kitchen his blog is true to the cooking traditions of his family. I love that he is documenting these wonderful recipes!
- Lorraine at Not Quite Nigella who has proven without a doubt that one can make a lovely living from blogging. She has such a friendly writing style.
- Manu at Manu’s Menu has a wonderful blog and often inspires me to cook something similar.
- Sawsan at Chef in Disguise is an accomplished cook — she inspired me to make croissants this weekend (I have already started – I’m taking the long drawn out approach). I’ll blog about the results — IF they turn out!
- Jessica at KitchenBelleicious has a beautiful, cleanly designed blog that is easy to read. The recipes are formatted beautifully.
- Kelly at Inspired Edibles blog takes a nutritious approach to blogging. I like to keep health in mind even when hosting dinner parties.
Thank you, again, Kristy for this honour — I am truly touched!
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I found my answer to the first question in this post
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So sorry for the delay Eva..
first of all congratulations on your award..you deserve it..you have a wonderful blog here with great recipes and wonderfull writing style
Thank you so much for passing the award on to me..I am honored..you are truly too kind
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Thank you for your kind words Sawsan. It’s quite a fun award, particularly the facts part. Looking forward to reading yours.
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Congratulations on your first award! Of course I’m newer to your site, but have you on my Reader and am looking forward to your futre posts. cheers!
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Thanks Jed, hope you enjoy it. I love the food you do, so I’ll definitely stop by to see your food!
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Congratulations Eva :)… and thank you for passing it forward to me too 😀 I’m looking forward to writing the “7 things about me” post. It’s so cool that your father was a puppeteer. It must have been cool at school… provided a real conversation piece. So many people do “mundane” stuff these days… office work etc, it’s always fun to find out more about more rare professions!
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Thanks Charles. I found the 7 things fun as well. Ironically enough, it wasn’t as cool in those days. But It sure was fun. My brother and I were very much a part of the business at a very young age. My brother even went on to be in Follow that Bird, filmed in Toronto. Although my brother was just an ‘extra’ puppeteer, his name was added to the credits at the end in respect to my Dad (who, coincidentally had the very same name). It’s unfortunate, but we were not able to carry the business on, just not enough to sustain us.
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Eva, first off, a hearty congratulations on your well deserved award! and…. a BIG thank you for bestowing me with one! What a nice honour to be thought of by a fellow blogger… you made my day! 🙂
I have to say, the fact that you are a Canadian is only surpassed in coolness by the fact that your Dad was a puppeteer – how *freaking awesome* is that???!!! 39 again, eh? Keep it up! 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Kelly! Having a Dad that was a puppeteer was pretty cool. He worked on Friendly Giant on CBC for 20 years – he was always the guest raccoon or guest cat musicians. 39 and counting!
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Eva you are so welcome! I just love coming to your blog and reading your stories and recipes. And I know exactly what you mean about blogging and commenting. This was just a little project we started for some fun with the kids and to share with our family. We had no idea it would be this much fun! Thank you for the accolades and know that you are truly deserving of this award! I enjoy reading each and every post and am so excited for your Moroccan trip! Can’t wait to read all about it. 🙂
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Thanks again, Kristy.
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Congratulations Eva! I never doubt ChefMom’s judgment.
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Thanks Mike, me neither! 😉
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Congratulations Eva and I’m surprised that this is your first award as I thought you’d had a virtual trophy case full fo them! 🙂 Thank you so much for including me-I am honoured! 😀 And it was great to learn more ab9out you. I love puppets (I’d love to have a puppet room in my house) and I also love shoes! 🙂
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Thanks Lorraine! I hadn’t really understood the nuances of blogging. I guess I was just out there in cyberspace! I’m really loving it now; so fulfilling!
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Congratulations on your award! And it is nice to know a little more about you! 50 Pairs of high heeled shoes and boots! I gave up on them ever since I had my first child! LOL!
Have a lovely weekend, Eva! 🙂
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Thank you kindly. I wear my heals every day, I just cannot help myself! Of course, I’m not having to run after any little ones!
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Eva – Congratulations! I’m SO excited for you and thank you, THANK YOU for selecting me…you are too sweet!
I also enjoyed your random facts (I don’t have high-heels, but I have an impressive flip-flop collection!)
Congratulations again!
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Thank you for your kind words, Ann. I am very excited to have been bestowed this honour. Shoes are shoes, my friend.
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Eva, Thanks for visiting my site… I feel the same way, when I get a comment I am overjoyed! I am enjoying my visit to your blog today, congratulations on your award 🙂
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Thanks Sarah, nice to have you by. Your scary bread looks great!
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