To think that nearly 27,000 people would like to read my recipes, ideas and stories is something I couldn’t dream of, or believe. My husband started this for me so I would have a way to write and share recipes. I ended up writing stories about food and other issues.
I made friends and learned a lot about cooking, writing, blogging, our people working for us overseas, knitting, music and other things. I wrote about the loss of Tim Russert, a fellow Bills fan and met one of my favorite bloggers by talking wings and beef on ‘weck.
It has been an interesting time. A sad time as my mother may have enjoyed the blog but was too sick to do so and died shortly after it was created.
I don’t expect or desire millions of hits as this is not a full-time job for me and I haven’t made one cent on this blog. It’s a niche blog and I appreciate my readers and those who submit comments.
The basic pantry, cookbook shelf were my stand-apart items that no-one ever plumbed. It’s such a treasure trove that I spent a lot of time accumulating for you. Now my own library and pantry have been in storage half a country away and my advice is useful for all! Teachers always told me to stick to the basics and that I did.
The basics are never sexy, until you have the pantry items and cookbooks I recommend and make them into something useful. Think of a violin and a drum. Then think of a symphony. Add the strings, reeds, horns et al and you’ve got a terrific meal.
Thanks for participating in this symphony. The notes are sweet, except for you on clarinet. Oh, you make the signature seviche? You’re forgiven. Play on. Best wishes to all readers and contributors, Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 