Well,looks like blogosphere wants to spread the flash news that my baby blog doesn't have mANY followers yet
....and two of my very talented fellow bloggers - (+Shey divine and Ritu )are volunteering for it :(( ....
Well well well...before they say go to hell :D...jokes apart :P.... the talented and mainly good human beings - Sharanya/shey Divine who blogs from an awesome blog - Justnotthecakes And Ritu from another lovely blog -Treatnfeast were kind enough to pass on this recognition to me as they really know that otherwise there is no way that anyone can notice my blog ...ok kidding gain :D but kinda true because these ladies are giving my baby blog an humble push to be discovered across the wide blogosphere full of amazing talents ...really I am not an expert yet ..still learning and have a long way to go ...and not sure if it has got any potential to make a mark/shine of its own...I am kinda minding my own business and exploring my passion .So,yeah a few kind bloggers are helping me out with their kind words and actions like this...am totally bowled over ...needless to say my hearty thanks to Sharanya for considering me always and encouraging me with her awards ...till then I was kinda invisible :P....she is indeed divine for me :D...
And special thanks to Ritu,actually I was super surprised when I saw her comment about the award today as we never interacted before and she was kind enough to nominate me...i still wonder why..how ..lol...nice to know kind and encouraging people do exist...I was kinda losing faith on people almost :p...
Having said all that, I must also admit that at first I was lil reluctant to accept this award from Sharanya because one of the rule was to nominate abt 5-10 bloggers and all those I follow are quite popular and not many and I don't interact much (my bad...working on it tho) and was thinking what if they felt insulted or bad that I ,whom hardly anyone knew is nominating THEM...Moreover,I know I'll be eligible for this award always because not sure if I'll ever have 200 followers lol...However,when Ritu nominated me ,someone I didn't even know ,felt like giving me this award..I thought it would be rude to say no to her.So,I went back to Sharanya and took her award and ran for my life :D and accepted Ritu's award as well.
I saw this award on almost every blog .So kinda knew what is it about but to those who don't know - Liebster award is nothing but a virtual award / recognition given to the upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. It is to recognize the effort and time they have spent on blogging. This award also helps to motivate to keep on blogging wonderful recipes and also to introduce to the rest of blogging world.(Copy pasted from Sharanya's )
....and two of my very talented fellow bloggers - (+Shey divine and Ritu )are volunteering for it :(( ....Well well well...before they say go to hell :D...jokes apart :P.... the talented and mainly good human beings - Sharanya/shey Divine who blogs from an awesome blog - Justnotthecakes And Ritu from another lovely blog -Treatnfeast were kind enough to pass on this recognition to me as they really know that otherwise there is no way that anyone can notice my blog ...ok kidding gain :D but kinda true because these ladies are giving my baby blog an humble push to be discovered across the wide blogosphere full of amazing talents ...really I am not an expert yet ..still learning and have a long way to go ...and not sure if it has got any potential to make a mark/shine of its own...I am kinda minding my own business and exploring my passion .So,yeah a few kind bloggers are helping me out with their kind words and actions like this...am totally bowled over ...needless to say my hearty thanks to Sharanya for considering me always and encouraging me with her awards ...till then I was kinda invisible :P....she is indeed divine for me :D...
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| From Sharanya- Justnotthecakes |
And special thanks to Ritu,actually I was super surprised when I saw her comment about the award today as we never interacted before and she was kind enough to nominate me...i still wonder why..how ..lol...nice to know kind and encouraging people do exist...I was kinda losing faith on people almost :p...
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| From Ritu - Treatnfeast |
Having said all that, I must also admit that at first I was lil reluctant to accept this award from Sharanya because one of the rule was to nominate abt 5-10 bloggers and all those I follow are quite popular and not many and I don't interact much (my bad...working on it tho) and was thinking what if they felt insulted or bad that I ,whom hardly anyone knew is nominating THEM...Moreover,I know I'll be eligible for this award always because not sure if I'll ever have 200 followers lol...However,when Ritu nominated me ,someone I didn't even know ,felt like giving me this award..I thought it would be rude to say no to her.So,I went back to Sharanya and took her award and ran for my life :D and accepted Ritu's award as well.
I saw this award on almost every blog .So kinda knew what is it about but to those who don't know - Liebster award is nothing but a virtual award / recognition given to the upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. It is to recognize the effort and time they have spent on blogging. This award also helps to motivate to keep on blogging wonderful recipes and also to introduce to the rest of blogging world.(Copy pasted from Sharanya's )
Ok now before you say shut up and get back to the questions they asked...damn I feel like a celebrity now :P...ok ok ..Let me start it ASAP....
First lemme start with Sharanya's Questions :
1. Before and after blogging , what changed your life ?
Well before blogging , my marriage changed my life for good.I became a real lady from a childish girl then (though I am still a kid at heart :P) with myriad responsibilities to not only to take care of myself but mainly my better half ,then juggling between job and household chores and understood life is not a bed of roses ...you have to learn all tips and tricks to manage the thorns at times and smell the roses as well and so I am learning all survival skills which I had no clue before ....one among'em was cooking....which was challenging indeed..
After blogging , which I started after a couple of years of wedding ,with the intention of jotting down all my successful cooking trials at one place which will be not only well documented but also easily accessible for future reference and also to share it with my friends and family when requested and to show my mom especially that see mom I can also cook well which she was quite doubtful :P. So,blogging taught me to be organized,to have patience,to be creative,to be careful (regarding ingredient's measurements) ,to explore my passions (cooking-writing,photographing)and yet to be MYSELF...
2. When and what motivated you to blog ?
Sharanya..you were not listening gal eh?? ..:P...well, answer same as above...
3. Who chose the name of your blog ? and why ?
Well,"Yours truly" did !!!...well my kitchen got a black remark of calling itself a blunder kitchen because of my experiments ...and then one fine day ,my hubby gave me a certificate by calling my recipes the WONDERful ones and so did my friends ...so , we had an official naming ceremony of my kitchen and we named her proudly ,"My wonder kitchen"- all about celebrating from blunders to wonders ...
4. What is the best and favorite recipe you have posted so far ?
O Boy !.....so,you wann me to blow my own trumpet huh...hmm..well,All are best :P...well,I try my best to post the best .....all are best in their own ways...so if anyone tries anything ..they will be able to give you the apt answer for your qn. My fav is the Christmas plum cake so far as it's my man's fav cake and I also made cake pops out of it and that cake itself makes me quite nostalgic....
5. How often you post recipes in your blog ?
Twice or thrice a week.
6. Who is your role model ?
I've a lot for different categories of life respectively ...but then like everyone ..They, who gave me a life worth living - my parents of course...in cooking my dearest mom undoubtedly....
7. What are your favorite spices ?
I love all spices and they all are unique in their own ways ..
8. What is the most popular recipe / post in you blog ?
Now I realize the true value of the "Popular widget"I installed...so,it says it is "Mathanga errisery/Kerala special pumpkin curry"....
9. If you were asked to bake which of this will you choose Chocolate Cake / Focaccia / Pizza / Strawberry Swiss Roll ?
Well,among'em I tried only Pizza yet ..rest are pending ...so I would bake'em all one day ....and post it too (hopefully)
10. Who Clicks and edits the photographs for your blog ? and what is your favorite font ?
Wuhooo..last question ...my camera (which is not a hi-fi one) clicks :D and an online website edits it :D....ok...I do I do...my blog is my sole responsibility and effort as of now...all good and bad credit goes to me and me only :D....and my fave font is "Jenna sue" because she threatened to sue me otherwise (shh secret...).
OMG..where is my make up man..I am sweating already ....phewwww...look how busy and popular I am:|..
Over to Ritu's interview....
Over to Ritu's interview....
1. What is the most important thing you enjoy in blogging?
The creativity involved ...happy to know that atleast some part of my mind is working well...and writing like no one is reading .....and I feel like I am doing a virtual cookery show and inspiring others to cook :P
2. How do you describe your blog name?
So you were not listening to my golden answers to Sharanya above..I see!!...so please refer above and all I will say is - a kitchen full of wonder (full creations and people)..........
3. If you are been given a choice to select a person who will cook for you for a day, whom will you choose and why?
Well known excellent vahchef ,"Sanjay Thumma" from "vahrehvah.com". Totally in awe of him!!The way he spits out all the secrets of his exceptional culinary expertise ,the way he says it's all about inspiring others to cook and most importantly the enthu and happiness he spreads through his valuable food videos are just speechless.His videos makes me smile and inspired :).I really wish if he could cook something for me some day...will you chef??
4. You are allowed to live only on one food for a month, which one will you opt for?
Kill me instead :|...okkk....ummm... Water :O ...damn i am confused if it can be called a food ..ok may be Rice gruel which comprises of water and rice which is believed to be a great energy booster ...(U scaared me ritu :( )
5. What is that dish which you always want to try cooking but is scared to attempt?
Baking cakes,pasteries in depth because my hubby is not a big fan of cakes...meaning I've to finish by myself...and all I need is air to blow up like a ballooon..I am really scaaaared.....
6. What are the means of collecting recipes? What attracts you to choose a dish for experimenting?
Online,family and friends,any cooking videos ,magazines and sometimes my creative mind (i think )....The simplicity,the creativity,healthy aspect,time savers,or something that holds some kind of sentimental value to it attracts me....
7. Which recipe would you recommend your readers as a "must try" recipe from your blog?
All :D....especially under Sadya menu ..u gotta try that :)
8. What is your dream about your blog?
That it will be genuinely loved,accepted,pampered and recognized by all one day !!(Amen !!) and hopefully God willing ,will be a "wonder" full restaurant one day;)...but that's too much to say may be..(Building castles in the air :p )...(Fingers crossed though) !!
9. Who motivated you to blog?
Half myself and other half by my better half ;D.We are partners afterall...
10.You have to chose a second name for your blog. How will you rename it and why?
PraManj (Combination of my hubby's and my name ) which also happens to be my FB page name....I will take a personal domain name sooner or later...want to show the world who the true owners of the wonder kitchen and wonder FULL recipes are ;P....
Phewwwwwww...so much pressure on my little brain ....hehe...so ,hope I answered to your respective questions ....Thanks again...I loved answering those questions ...it was fun !! Friends do read their awesome blogs for sure....
Now Rule no.2 is to pass these awards to 5-10 bloggers.Since I know only a few.I am nominating 6 in total - 3 each for Sharanya and Ritu...
Aaand the nominees are :
- Madhu from Paricashkitchen
- Geeta from geethaskitchen
- Ruxana Gafoor from frommyownkitchen
- Nitu Narayan from mazedar-khana
- Divya from happyscook
- Noppur Srivastava from noopurnikhil
Now hop on to the hotseat and allow me to shoot the questions for you :
- Give us a brief introduction about your blog.Are you enjoying blogging so far ?
- What was the best comment you ever got on your blog and for which recipe ?
- Are your friends and family supporting your blogging efforts?
- Who was the first blogger who left the first comment on your blog ?
- How do you feel when you don't see any comment on your post ? You care or you don't ?
- What if your blog doesn't get any followers at all ?? Will you continue blogging ?
- How will you deal with a negative comment or a spam on your blog?
- Which is your favourite food blog you follow in the blogosphere? and why ?
- Do you watch any cookery show in the TV?? Who is your favourite chef ?
- What would you say to inspire a newbie blogger ?
The person who receives the award , will have to share it with another 3
-10 bloggers and have to follow few tasks.
- Blog about the award in your space.
- Copy and paste the badge and mention about the the person who nominated you .
- Answer to the questions asked by the person who nominated you .
- Nominate another 5-10 bloggers who have less than 200 followers .
- Now frame your own questions to the nominees .
Thanks once again Sharanya and Ritu for the encouragement.Appreciate it.Hope to get more encouragements from all my fellow bloggers and readers.
XOXO,
