Last week I was just going about my business when I discovered on Facebook that I was one of six finalists in the MAD Blog Awards in the Best Food Blog category (MAD stands for mums and dads but funnily enough in Danish it means food)! My first comment on the thread was “shut the front door” a phrase I’ve never used before but think I must have picked up from one of those classy reality TV programmes I watch! To say I was shocked was an understatement as I hadn’t asked to be nominated nor put the badge about the awards on my blog. I have always thought that every time one of you comments or tells me about your success using one of my recipes that that is my reward. I just love doing what I do and this really is the best job in the world. What started out as a hobby and obsession has lead me to where I am today, a cookery writer which is what I always wanted to be! There’s nothing I love more than being challenged to come up with recipes using ingredients I might have otherwise have overlooked.One such ingredient was mutton and here I put it to good use in this delicious Mutton Kofta Curry with Chickpeas (commissioned by Local Food Britain).
I also really enjoyed creating this recipe for SPAM – Chill SPAM & Eggs which has now become a family favourite!
I have a personal obsession with jam as many of you know (two 1st prizes so far) but I enjoy turning my hand to new foods and techniques and am on a constant quest to learn. So I’ll stop rambling now and I just wanted to thank each and everyone of you who nominated me for this award – to say I was moved is an understatement! Having one’s hard work recognised is just reward in itself!
If you’d like to vote in this MAD Blog Awards 2015 then you need to head over to here (Voting MADs) and do check out the other finalists who are all fab too! You have until 26th June to vote and the winners will be announced in London on 18th September.
PS: If you are thinking of voting for me then do think about the trees! A lot of trees would have to be cut down for all the tissues I would be in need of if I won – don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Julia @ rainbeaubelle
17/06/2015 at 2:03 pmCongratulations on reaching the finals and good luck! See you in September!! X
Camilla
17/06/2015 at 4:21 pmThank you Julia and what a lovely blog you have:-)
Gina Caro
16/06/2015 at 12:19 pmCongratulations on getting into the finals. Looking forward to meeting everyone in September. How exciting 🙂
Camilla
16/06/2015 at 5:18 pmThanks and congratulations to you too.
Katja - globetotting
11/06/2015 at 11:42 pmCongratulations and good luck!!
Camilla
11/06/2015 at 11:55 pmThank you very much Katja:-)
Janice
10/06/2015 at 10:55 pmI’m heading over to vote as you certainly do deserve an award for the work you have put into your blog.
Camilla
10/06/2015 at 10:58 pmAaw, thanks Janice that means a lot:-) But think about all those trees in danger:-)
Alida
10/06/2015 at 9:49 pmI have voted! Good luck!!! And hey, I am not surprised you are a finalist, your blog rocks! x
Camilla
10/06/2015 at 10:57 pmAaw thank you Alida that’s so lovely of you:-)
Elaine @ foodbod
10/06/2015 at 7:58 pmHuge congratulations, very well deserved 🙂
Camilla
10/06/2015 at 9:32 pmThank you so much Elaine:-)
Food Glorious Food
10/06/2015 at 6:05 pmI’m not surprised either, your blog is fab 🙂 x
Camilla
10/06/2015 at 9:33 pmAah, thank you:-)
Tracy Nixon
10/06/2015 at 2:57 pmWell done – but I am not surprised as you write a wonderful blog! Good luck in the finals!
Camilla
10/06/2015 at 5:47 pmAah, thank you Tracy:-)