So Fab Food 4 All is 2 years old today. It’s been a real rollercoaster of a journey. I’ve gone from someone who’d never used social media, not even Facebook, to embracing a whole brace of it. Being a food writer and blogger, I’m constantly learning, whether it’s in the kitchen or something on the computer. Well having just replaced my old Netbook for a Notebook with Windows 8.1, the learning curve had a massive spike to it last week, and I’m still not happy with the way it works. It’s like having had your house ransacked and then trying to find everything, only to find some items have actually been thieved or defaced.
I’m happy to say that after 2 years of hard work, lots of good things have happened like writing for Great British Chefs, recipe developing for brands, and recently I had my first picture accepted by Food Gawker for my Chocolate Chip Marmalade Cakes (I was shocked)! There are many more fabulous things in the pipeline, so I’m super excited.
Anyway, I thought it would be nice to have a trip down memory lane with a few of my favourite dishes as I’ve already published a list of your favourite posts in my New Year post.
I’ll start with my very first post, which was for Glenda’s Winter Lentil Soup – how carefree this post was, I’d overcooked the soup as I was out on the school run on my bike while it was cooking. All my early shots were just hastily taken on the cooker, I didn’t follow any blogs before I started mine, so I was just doing my own thing and learning as I went along! This soup is still an absolute favourite with everyone here and is always served as a main meal.
I’m proud of all my jam recipes, but Easy Blackberry & Apple Jam was a particular favourite as not only was it delicious and made with foraged fruit, but I simplified the process. All the recipes I could find cooked the fruits separately, and after an afternoon of fruit picking, I just wanted to make something fuss-free. Apple works so well in jam and has become a favourite addition! Oh, and this post also secured my first feature on preserves in a regional newspaper, Extra Local!
Apple & Blueberry Tarte Tatin was another favourite post as it’s so simple to make and yet looks so impressive!
Chilli, Bacon & Chickpea Pasta is a dish I make when I haven’t planned anything, as it uses store cupboard ingredients and I usually have a packet of bacon in the fridge. Even without the chickpeas, it’s still great!
My last pick is my Rhubarb and Ginger Cake, which, when I posted it last summer, had rave reviews, and many people baked it and showed me the results on Twitter. The post also covered a funny encounter with Harry Hill!
It just remains for me to say thank you to everyone who reads my blog and for all the lovely comments and words of encouragement you give me. I’d also like to thank all my fellow bloggers for their fellowship and encouragement.
I’m looking forward to everything my third year of blogging will bring.
Camilla x
Sammie
I thoroughly enjoy your blog and congratulations on your 2nd Blog-aversary! I am hoping to be well enough to make jam this year, I loved seeing all the different flavours you make on my Twitter feed. I wish you every success in the future and look forward to reading your blog – and hopefully making some of your delicious recipes – in the years to come. Sammie xx
Camilla
Thanks Sammie, blog is actually 4 now but my auto-tweet feature makes things a bit confusing! I do hope you get to make jam as it really is so enjoyable and quite addictive:-)
Paul Wilson
Love tarte tatin.
Geraldine OGorman
Oh that Rhubarb and ginger cake looks so delicious!
Camilla
Thanks:-)
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
Happy blog birthday Camilla!
And thank you for your kind words. I have just a little tear in the corner of my eye.
xx
Camilla
Aah, a happy tear I’m sure:-) You are my blog mother!
Choclette
Well done Camilla, you’ve achieved loads in your two years of blogging, puts my five quite to shame. the learning curve just goes on and on – sigh! Happy Blogiversary.
Camilla
Thank you and don’t be silly Choclette! Yes the learning curve can be quite daunting sometimes, I blag my way through most of it LOL!
Fish fingers for tea
Happy blog anniversary Camilla! Loving the look of your rhubarb cake!
Camilla
Thank you Sian – it was a lovely cake:-)
What Kate Baked
Happy second blogging birthday Camilla! Here’s to another *fab* year ahead!
Camilla
Thank you Kate:-)
Angela
The first time I came across your blog was when I read your post on your 1st blog anniversary and you convinced me to join Twitter. I can’t quite believe that was a year ago! You have done so well with your blog and you give so much support to your fellow bloggers. Here’s hoping you have many more happy blogging years. xx
Camilla
Aaw, thank you so much Angela, welling up here! You’ve been a pleasure to get to know too and have started out at a much higher level than I ever did! You keep me on my toes:-)
Chris
Congratulations to your 2nd blogiversary! To many more happy blogging years.
Camilla
Thank you Chris:-)
Laura Wilce
Happy Anniversary! I’ve discovered some great recipes on your blog, it’s always a pleasure to read!
Camilla
Thank you so much Laura that’s lovely to hear:-)
Anneli Faiers
Congratulations on your anniversary 🙂 2 years and so much success! Really very impressive. Long may it continue xx
Camilla
Aah, thank you Anneli:-)
Vohn McGuinness
Happy blogiversary Camilla. Your blog is looking beautiful and you should be so proud of how much you’ve achieved in two years. Here’s to many more fabulous milestones! Vohn x
Camilla
Thank you so much Vohn for your kind words:-)
Janice
What a fantastic achievement in two years! It’s always a pleasure to visit your blog and to chat with you on social media. Thanks for being such a good friend.
Camilla
Aaw thank you Janice, it’s been hard work but so rewarding (and at time frustrating)!. Thank YOU for being such a good friend and listener:-) Did you see Vizify are stopping – I think I probably crashed their server LOL:-)
Foodie Laura
Happy blogiversary, it’s really interesting when you look back at how far you’ve come.
Camilla
Thanks Laura, yes it’s a bit like looking back at your old school work from when you first picked up a pencil to when you could actually use it properly. I’m keeping all my old posts just as they are as a reminder:-)
Deena Kakakya
Happy blog-anniversary Camilla! Wish you lots more good stuff x
Camilla
Thank you Deena:-)