Important Updates!
Hi Everyone!
I have a few updates to share with everyone. Number one, I was adding new blogs to the ever growing, ever popular Foodie Blogroll this morning. Can you believe we have over 900 blogs now and that I get more and more requests everyday? It is amazing. I don’t talk about it much on this blog, because it speaks for itself, really, but it is really such a wealth of information. It features blogs from all corners of the world. Such an amazing tool for the food blogger, home cook, chef and anyone who just loves food. There is so much there, it is hard to keep track of everyone. I think as a community it is important for people to share with each other what is going on and inform us all about really great blogs out there that we might be missing. For example…
One of the newest members of The Foodie Blogroll is Priya, from 365 Days Pure Vegetarian, had a recipe for Tamarind Date Chutney on her blog! Many of you who enjoyed my post on Tamarinds were wondering how to make this on your own – well here is how! There is a link to it imbedded in this recipe.
So in order to help us all find these hidden treasures, I am going to begin featuring a Foodie Blogroll Blog of The Week to show the variety we have in this part of the blogosphere. If you would like to nominate a Foodie Blogroll Member for this honor, please post it on The LeftoverQueen Forum here. If you are not yet a member of The Foodie Blogroll, Join Us Today!
We also through the blogroll, have a wonderful forum to discuss foodie things – topics range from help with ingredients, to your favorite food celebrities, and The Royal Foodie Joust – a wonderful event that really gets your food mojo on!
This is a monthly event that just is full of fun, creativity and lots of great ideas and takes on how to create dishes from the same ingredients. It is so inspiring. Please check it out if you haven’t. Click here for more info. Remeber, only 2 more days to get your entry in there!
Since I am all about Foodie communities, as some of you may have noticed, I have recenlty joined one myself. There is a banner on my right sidebar for FoodBuzz. I am now a Featured Publisher for Foodbuzz and as I make my way through the blogosphere I note that I am in very good company, as many of my favorite blogs are also on the team. Please spread the word. My ratings depend on people looking at the site, voting, and also writing reviews/rating my site on the Foodbuzz site. Please click on my “vote for me!” badge on my right sidebar, about midway down. Or go to my profile on FoodBuzz by clicking on my Featured Publisher Badge or here is a link to where you can find me on FoodBuzz and leave your comments, feedback and ratings. I am not usually crazy about self-promotion, but this is very important and your support means a lot! Thanks for supporting your friendly, local LeftoverQueen! 🙂
Peter - January 30, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Wow Jenn, over 900 blogs listed?
Thanks for keeping it in order, up to date and I should let you know I do scroll through the list to look at new blogs.
Ivy - January 30, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Good Luck Jenn, of course we’ll vote for you.
Elly - January 30, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Wow, that’s a lot of blogs! The featured blog idea is great!
Suzana - January 30, 2008 at 6:59 pm
900? Wow, that’s an amazing number! And Jenn, great idea to feature a blog every week.
Kat - January 31, 2008 at 1:32 am
Wow 900! Thank you taking care of this Blogroll and what a great idea to feature a blog every week too.
Emiline - January 31, 2008 at 6:09 am
Good idea for the blog of the week! I’ll be sure to check that out.
Congrats on Foodbuzz. I believe I already added you to my “List of Foodies”.
Bellini Valli - January 31, 2008 at 9:32 am
It seems like it is unanimous for a Food blog of the week! Great idea Jenn. It is a huge project to be the mentor of so many..900 WOW!
Bellini Valli - January 31, 2008 at 9:43 am
Starting at the bottom of the blog roll I would like to nominate Pixie at You Say Tomato I say Tomato. I love her sense of humour and her intuition in the kitchen.
The Leftover Queen - January 31, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Valli! Please post your nominations on the forum – I have now created a section for it!
I am so glad you all like the idea – I think it is a great idea to get to know those in our neighborhood a bit better – I am looking forward to revisiting some blogs that I have forgotten!
Thanks Emiline – I didn’t even know about that feature! I am gonna go check it out and add some foodies too!
courtney - January 31, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Wow. You really work hard on this and it shows. I love the idea about feautured blogs. I see a increase in my traffic thanks to referrals from your idea. I too joined Food Buzz and I love their concept and program. It leads to so much more to dicover.
núria - February 1, 2008 at 4:12 am
Just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! You’ve been and are a great help to beginners and to foodie bloggers in general. I’m happy things go great for you… and having 900 food blogs in your Blogroll means something! Brava Jenn 😀