Ever since Susan of Food Blogga kindly nominated me for the Thinking Blogger Award,
these pages have been curiously silent. I would like to chalk it up to extensive travel, other commitments and a general lack of balance in my life. But if I am brutally honest with myself, I suspect that I feel a bit intimidated and have seriously pondered how to ensure that I am up for the daunting task of properly communicating my message to the food blogging community and my readership at large. This blog was originally created to emphasize the connection between food and family-in mine and in yours. I have shared some of my family’s heritage, stories and traditions and have encouraged you to reminisce about yours. But I know that I haven’t even approached the tip of the iceberg. There is so much more to share!
Today is one of those exceedingly rare days when I have nothing on the agenda other than to catch up on my food reading and writing. Nothing could be more glorious. I am not at home overlooking the Gulf of Mexico or on a hilltop in the Smoky Mountains but rather in a hotel room on the outskirts of Atlanta. While that does not qualify as one of the most beautiful settings I have found myself in lately, I am experiencing something that is perhaps more precious -time to myself to muse.
One of the blogs I enjoy reading regularly is Play with Food. Deborah always has some thought-provoking ideas, beautiful photography and of course some delectable recipes. Her most recent post, Hits vs Dialogue, reinforced that I have missed my new-found friends in the food blogging community. By not reading my favorite blogs, I haven’t been able to thoughtfully comment and enjoy one of those comforting conversations. By not writing, I have prevented myself from the inspiration and encouragement that your comments provide.
So now that I am convinced that my online presence is nourishment for my soul, I have lots to share: a weekend with friends on Cape Cod, a culinary adventure with my grandchildren, an incredibly romantic birthday weekend at Blackberry Farm, exquisitely planned and executed by my husband and a report from tomorrow’s Slow Food Bloomington Chefs Dinner hosted by Christine from My Plate or Yours.
Thanks for “listening”. See you soon.
Ronnie,
Thanks for the mention in your post and for your kind words. I read your profile and it seems we started our blogs for the same reason- to capture foods and traditions that seem to be getting lost in today's busy world. Keep it up- not just for yourself but for readers as well!
Posted by: Deborah Dowd | June 10, 2007 at 08:01 AM
So get your butt over here and start cooking! Can't wait to see you.
C.
Posted by: Christine (myplateoryours) | June 10, 2007 at 08:47 AM
I was wondering what happened to you. Good to see that your are back in blogland. Can't wait to read more.
Enjoy your adventures,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle (a.k.a Baroness Tapuzina) | June 12, 2007 at 05:56 PM
Your blog is wonderful and very much deserves this nice award. Congrats! Looking forward to reading your future blog posts.
Posted by: Betty Jo | June 16, 2007 at 08:57 AM
Deborah, thanks for the encouragement.
Michelle, thanks for your patience. I wish that all I had to do in a day was blog and immerse myself in the food world.
Betty Jo, thanks for stopping by. It's wonderful to have new visitors, bringing new perspectives.
Posted by: Ronnie | June 19, 2007 at 08:01 AM
Congrats on your award! The few minutes of blog I have thus far viewed is definitely going to call me back. I LOVE it so far. ;-)
Jenn
Posted by: Jenn M. | June 26, 2007 at 06:19 PM
Oh, I meant to add that I found your blog while searching google for Challah bread recipe. =)
Posted by: Jenn M. | June 26, 2007 at 06:20 PM
Jenn, thanks for stopping by. Are you going to make challah this week?
Posted by: Ronnie at Around the Table | June 26, 2007 at 09:38 PM