I can't believe it, but a year ago tomorrow, I posted my first recipe (banana chocolate chip snack cakes). I have loved working on this blog far more than I ever thought I would. It has been a wonderful outlet for my creative urges to photograph, cook, and write. A much better midlife crisis activity than buying a little red convertible, I think (not that I'm ruling that out!).
Thank you all so much for coming to this space, reading, trying recipes, and commenting. I love knowing that there is a community of people out there that shares my interest in cooking and building a family from the kitchen out. And thanks so much for sharing this site with your friends and family.
2010 has started out with a swirl of bad news, tough battles for those near and far. I am so glad to have this space to fill with something positive, and I hope that you will continue to share it with me.
All the best,
Margy
Congratulations on hitting your one-year mark. "Hide the Cheese" raises themes which are far from trivial, although their bearing is home-centered. How do you keep your children close? How do you find wholesome food? How do you encourage exploration and experimentation? I visit Hide the Cheese for a little respite, comfort and inspiration.
Posted by: susan | January 19, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Hi Margy! Congratulations on your one year blogiversary! I absolutely love your site! I enjoy reading about your family and getting inspiration from your recipes while also seeing your gorgeous food pictures.
I can only hope that the bad news will quickly turn to good for your and your family. Thanks again for such a wonderful site! It is a joy to be a subscriber since I always look forward to your new posts!
-Leticia
Posted by: Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama | January 19, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Congrats on your first year!! It has been great to see (and taste) it all unfold. It really is an accomplishment to capture the joy and beauty amid all the mayhem that is life with a young family (not to mention a job, house, blog, etc.) These posts are always a good reminder to take a pause and look around at all the good stuff. I look forward to more delicious days ahead!
Posted by: Sarah | January 19, 2010 at 06:11 PM
I love the glimpses of family life that I catch on your blog. I often say that I wish I could be a kid in your family. Thank you for letting me into your kitchen and making some of the daily routines a little extraordinary. Congratulations and thanks.
Carrie
Posted by: Carrie | January 19, 2010 at 08:53 PM
Susan, Leticia, Sarah, and Carrie,
Thank you all so much for your kind words. I wish I had better words to express how much they mean to me. They really do lift me up and inspire me to keep at it. Much gratitude, Margy.
Posted by: Margy | January 20, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Margy,
The comments above couldn't have said it better. Keep it up, I L O V E reading your blog and looking at your beautiful photographs.
Congrats,
Alexis
Posted by: Alexis | January 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Margy - love your blog - hoping that whatever crummy news you have been dealing with works out as best as it can and that you can continue to revel in every day wonders (and share them with all of us).
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | January 23, 2010 at 09:42 PM
Margy-
Thanks so much for sharing your food (and family) with us. It brings a smile to my face when I see that you have a new posting. You ability to keep at it is inspiring. Of course, I can't help but think of all our AH cookbook days!! Your recipes inspire me to eat more meatless meals (I'm not sure I'll ever be able to give up bacon however) Looking forward to many new recipes and hearing more great family stories.
Nancye
Posted by: Nancye | January 24, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Margy,
Congratulations on a year of wonderful work. I haven't tried all of the recipies, but he ones I have tasted are all excellent, and I get a lot of nourishment from your narrative!
What a pleasure it is to live so close to you and your family!
Love from your proud Dad.
Posted by: Dad | February 05, 2010 at 07:02 PM