I normally don’t play a part in chain letters and it’s been long that I acknowledged any awards. And I am so sorry to all my wonderful blogger friends who nominated me for various awards and I kept silent. I admire these awards but at the same time, stopped feeling any pride in the awards system. Why can’t we just shout out our appreciation for our blogger buddies without attaching an award.
Every blog is beautiful. Every blog is unique. Every blogger is creating his/her best, either in the field of writing, or photography, or food, or travel, or food and more food ;). Well that’s what stays in my head! Every journey is different. Every experience is breathtaking.
When Dimple of Shivaay Delights, contacted me to be a part of this Writing Process Blog Tour, I couldn’t say no to her and then I banged my head on the wall. She is my dear dear blogger friend and also my chilli sister. How possibly could have I said no to her? Dimple, sorry I have to break the chain here. I tried my best to make it possible but didn’t work. I am so sorry. Please don’t be angry with me :). I know she won’t mind! Such a sweetheart she is! A versatile and creative blogger!
My so called Blogoversary is approaching on 29th of May. So I thought that it is a great way to show my gratitude to the whole blogging community that I am a part of and also include a part of my blogging journey.
Writing Process Blog Tour Questions :
1) What Am I Working On At The Moment?
I am not working on any particular topic at the moment. Going with the flow. Writing recipes, creating healthier options, photography is on my mind. Sometimes I write for myself in the form of prose and poetry on my other “not so known” blog NRI-scopic777.
2) How Does My Work Differ From Others Of its Genre?
Really? Isn’t every blog different and of different genre. It differs from others because it’s mine and I take a lot of pride in my work but with a good amount humility. There is nothing to pride if it can’t ground you.
3) Why Do I Write What I Do?
I write what I do because my heart dictates me more than my mind. Another good reason is to leave a legacy for my daughters while raising them in a different culture and soil. Though this is home for me as well. I probably still and will always miss the feel and busy-ness of my soil, no matter how old I become. That is another factor that makes me write what I do and keeps me connected to my homeland. Also, my craving for food from different cultures and cuisines make me do what I do.
4) How Does My Writing Process work?
I have no idea on what to answer for this question. So will leave it here :).
The 2 dear friends who I want to mention on my journey are :
Anjana from the corner of happy and harried. Her creativity knows no boundaries. Be it a DIY simple project or beautiful photography or lip snacking recipes. A humble and versatile blogger.
Pavithra of Eat Live and Burp is my kind of girl. Cooking healthy recipes, vegetarian and versatile.
I guess versatility in any blog works as a magnet for me!
Anjana and Pavithra, I leave you free from any boundaries. If you to continue the journey, by all means do so and if you find it difficult to rope in blogger buddies, drop it and just do a general shout out. Pick and Choose :).
Now coming to the awards and shoutouts !
The collage shows few of the awards showered upon me with all the love! I would like to thank all my good friends who nominated me and a big big shout out to all, without whose presence, my joinery wouldn’t have been the same. You all make my blog what it is!
Let me start shouting out for each and every one of you who had been with me from the begining and who joined me later but stayed with me and to those, who helped me improve :).
Charanya of Vegan Recipes Online was my very first blogger friend who discovered me on the second day of my blogging and helped me settle down here and helped me with all my doubts and questions. Thanks my dear friend :). You became my back bone.
Celeste of honk if you are vegan became my pillar of strength. Her support and appreciation helped me improve. I owe my any good pictures to her :). Love ya Celeste.
Amal of Amal kitchen. A sweet, simple Afghani and Moroccan heritage blogger, joined my journey and always met me with a broad smile.
Aruna of Aharam is my soul sister. I wonder how much will we enjoy food together when placed in a common setting. She amazes me.
Josette of the Brook cook has been with me since very beginning too. We share our love for food in so many ways. I have seen so many versatile dishes coming from her kitchen.
Namrata of My food tapestry charmed me with her photography and her mum kings. Not to forget her gorgeous and “from the heart” recipes.
Glorialana almost immediately connected with me and our admiration for each other is mutual.
Priya of Sugarfree Sweetheart has been such a source of inspiration with her ever inspiring blog which focuses on diabetic friendly recipes. In the process, she became a close friend.
Liz of my favorite pastime is somebody I look upto when I need to bake my cakes. Simple, beautiful, perfectly Kaiden recipes. I have tried few of hers and never failed. Love her work.
Anitha of Keli Paan fame has a kind of magical charm to her blog. Another very versatile blogger with beautiful pictures and gorgeous recipes.
Confused Bawarchis, Aditi and Nikhil are just adorable. I love their spirit and spark. Their energies are so well reflected through their blog. I love their recipes, pictures and simple charm.
Angie of the novice gardener is just beyond my words. I don’t remember when and how I met her at the blogosphere. She had always been kind and generous to me. I can’t thank her enough since I made so
Any friends through her fiesta friday blog party. Whatever she does, it reflects perfection. She cooks, clicks, grows, parties and is very big hearted.
Patty blogs about food, her travel and adventures and gorgeous photography. I met her at Angie’s Fiesta Friday and we just clicked. She and Bailey make such an adorable picture.
Nancy of feasting with friends has become such a dear friend. She is one blogger I have met, who not only posts her recipes but is constantly trying out other blogger’s recipes constantly. I admire her. I feel blessed to have known her. Such a beautiful person.
Sophia of Love and Lentils is another great friend and co blogger. A yogini and a dedicated mom and a wonderful blogger.
Elaine of foodbod and I connected and then just stuck together. Thanks to Dimpe for the introduction. I love her healthy dips and Hommous.
Chintal of Chinskitchen is my sweetest blogger friend. She loves desserts and an experimental cupcake baker and whips such gorgeous flavors in her kitchen. I just love her .
Sophie of Sophies food files is another blogger , whose work is simple but greatly admired.
Sam of Tea and Sesame is a sweet blogger friend who I have been following since I have met her.
Ngan of Ngan made it is one of the coolest bloggers I have come across.
Jhuls of not so creative cook is awesome. I love her company.
saucy gander is amazing. Her journey memos, recipes and rustic pictures are so very soothing.
Birger Bird is another of my favorite blogger. I just love her blog.
Seana of Cottage Grove house amazes me with her dishes each time.
Prudy of Butter Basil and Bread crumbs is super sweet. I love her presentation and narration.
Apsara of Eating Well Diary is another good blogger friend who inspires me with her healthy and nutritious recipes.
Gerard of Bread and Tortillas is such a kind and humble blogger, now a good friend whose comments I greatly appreciate. His recipes, frame of work charms me.
Shailja and Sujatha are two new bloggers that I met and instantly connected :). Naina of spice in the city is another new blogger that I have met and slowly becoming good friends with :).
Sir Johnny amazes me with his bold recipes and experiments along with some rustic looking pictures.
Selma of Selma’s Table and I connected over twitter more than on wordpress. She was very kind to have me started my twitter journey. I am amazed by her so English clicks and sometimes very rustic pictures. Not to forget her beautiful recipes.
Margherita of La Petite Casserole is super awesome. Beautiful pictures and lovely recipes. I always look forward to her posts and she takes out time to con net with me and leave comments all the time.
Linda of La Petite Paniere is another awesome blogger. I admire her work and pictures. Her latest Khubz bread just swept me off my ground.
Hilda of along the grapevine is another super talented blogger who I met at fiesta Friday and was so amazed at her talents.
Afra is another beautiful blogger whose presentation style and simple but elegant recipes are to die for!
Oliana , Scottishmomus, Damyanti, Anne are some of the writers I look forward to reading. I may not leave a comment but always happy to see their posts and faces.
chef Julianna,
Simple Pairings, Kunstkitchen,
Cee’s photography , Eclectic odds n sods, skinny chef de cuisine, Chandni, Ajaytao, the ravenously disappearing woman, miss marzipan, vagabond urges are some more of my blogger buddies with whom I connect on some level or the other :).
Can’t thank enough to Jueseppi B. for reblogging my posts relentlessly and suggesting me with some good advices.
I give a big thanks to all of you and say that my almost 1 year journey wouldn’t have been possible without any one of you! Thanks for all the love and support!
Cheers and Peace!
Sonal
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