Friday, October 22, 2010

STAR OF A DAY

Tree alley 1.1 bis

Well, unlike every other Friday this post will not contain a recipe. As I am on holiday I have decided to takes things easy and relax a little (I hope you'll understand my need for a little break. I'm still there though.)...

Today I just want to share my happiness with you all. You see, a few days ago the famous Swiss food journalist Véronique Zbinden (who works for the Geneva newspaper Le Temps) contacted me in order to interview me for an article she was going to write about the culinary blogosphere, foodies and foodbloggers.

Wow, it was going to be the first time that my humble name was going to appear in a newspaper. Her proposition was so exciting that I answered all her questions in a matter of minutes. There was no way I was going to miss the opportunity of being a "star" for one day (Call me "My Highness" now. LOL.)!

So the article was published on Thursday the 21st of October. Véronique Zbinden talked about me in a very glorifying way *blush blush*.
Here's the translation:
Among the first to start - in 2005 - the Anglo-Swiss Rosa Mayland who resides in Geneva created her blog in order to "share her passion for cooking/baking and challenge herself". This fan of rock music and photography is the author of a blog that is mainly in English and where everything is presented in a poetical way, an "experimental journey through the vast foodlands". Her last recipe? A rich brioche made with apples. Her favorite recipe? Oaxacan mole that takes about two days to make.
Please note that the "Oaxacan Mole" is my favorite recipe of the moment. I have so many favorite recipes that it is impossible to name only one...

For those who understand French I recommend you to read the article entirely. Maybe you'll discover a blog(ger) you've never heard of (Sandrine & Aurélie at "Dans La Cuisine Des Frangines", Marcia at "Sooishi", Béa at "Le Coin De Béa", VérO at "DelimOOn" & Marie-Laure at "Blanc Coco")...

I'll publish my next recipe on the 27th of October (Daring Bakers).

64 comments:

Prerna@IndianSimmer said...

I'm singing.. GORGEOUS!! :-)

San said...

Vrai de vrai ? C'était la première fois ? Youpiiiiie ! Heureuse d'avoir été à tes côtés, même virtuellement, pour cette petite aventure ;)
Et j'adore tes photos d'automne, elles sont vraiment magnifiques !

Jennifurla said...

I am so happy for you, this also mean I know someone who is famous! ha, your blog is very unique in the blog world and I enjoy it.

My Carolina Kitchen said...

I am thrilled for your Rosa. How fabulous and well deserved.
Enjoy your holiday.
Sam

elra said...

OMG dear Rosa, I am so happy for you. You really deserve it, because you are so passionate about what you love the most, cooking !

Congratulation :)

Rhyleysgranny said...

Well done and well deserved. :)

Ana Powell said...

Wishing you a great rest.
Congratulations, your work is outstanding ♥

RamblingTart said...

Congratulations, dear Rosa!!! Your work is stunningly beautiful and you deserve this so much. :-) SO proud of you!! Love this picture too. Tis pure bliss. :-) Enjoy your vacation!!

Michelle Chin said...

Congrats! : D

Raina said...

Congratulations! How exciting. I hope they mentioned how beautiful your photography is.

Enjoy your holiday. You deserve it your highness..LOL:)

Cicero Sings said...

What a thrill to see your name in print ... and so nicely put too! Congratulations.

Enjoy your break

Jen_from_NJ said...

Congratulations and enjoy your well deserved time off!

Cherine said...

Well deserved!!! enjoy ur vacation :)

Dimah said...

Congrats! Enjoy your holiday :D

mir said...

BBBravvvo ! Bises et bon we ! :-)

lamiacucina said...

Congratulations, langsam werden auch die print-medien auf Blogger wie Dich aufmerksam.
Liebe Grüsse

Stella said...

That's great Your Highness (smile)! I would read it, but my French is hideous...;)

Kim said...

Toutes mes félicitations! Merci pour les liens, c'est toujours intéressant de découvrir de nouveaux blogs!

Foodessa said...

We do not really know each other personally...however, my little heart felt a pang of pride. One of our very passionate Foodies became a star for a day...well done. Brava Rosa ;o)

Have a very well deserved time off.
Claudia

Sophie said...

Congrats for that article & those lovely comments about you & your lovely blog!! Yeah to you!

Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets said...

Wow awesome to be featured again. Thanks for sharing the snippet since I'm among those who can't read French. Gorgeous fall photo, too :).

Paz said...

Congratulations on your article. That's wonderful! Lovely photo above.

Enjoy your holiday.

Hugs,
Paz

une cuillère pour les délices said...

Merci beaucoup pour les liens.. :)
Ta photo est superbe!
Bonne soirée

M. said...

great photo!
and congrats on your interview, your highness ;)

griottes said...

La photo est magnifique !! Et bravo pour l'article :)

Gloria said...

Congrats dear Rosa well deserved and the picture is amazing! xx gloria

Ellie (Almost Bourdain) said...

Rosa, I am so happy for you!! Another great post with amazing photos!

Gattina said...

Congrats Rosa!!! You well deserve the fame! who knows, maybe very soon you'll regularly appear on media ;-)

pierre said...

salut rosa
je vais vite lire l'article en français !!pierre

Sylvie said...

Magnifique photo d'automne !
Merci beaucoup pour les liens :o)

trinidad said...

félicitations !!! très belles photos automnales!

~nancy said...

Cool Rosa !! Tu es vraiment Unique ma belle:)

Bo dimanche xx

~~louise~~ said...

Congratulations Your Highness:) You deserve every single morsel of stardom.

That image is glorious as well!!!

Enjoy you down time; I know I am:)

Helene said...

J'ai lu l'article, félicitations! C'est impressionant.

verO said...

Génial ma belle. Tu le mérites bien !
C'est dommage qu'on ne parle pas plus des blogs suisses.
Je lis les articles de cette journaliste dans le "cuisine de saison". Elle est très bien.

Et un grand merci de partager ce moment de célébrité en publiant les liens d'autres blogs suisses.

Bises
verO

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

VERO: Merci! Oui, c'est bien dommage car il y en a beaucoup et de bonne qualité, surtout du côté suisse allemand (Lamiacucina, Jenn's Cuisine, Almond Corner, Gourmet Traveller, Romy's Ramblings, Houdini's, etc...). Bises.

♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ said...

Rosa,this is so exciting, enjoy ur break and do bask in ur stardom , u deserve it!!

Faith said...

How exciting Rosa! Your lovely blog defintely deserves this honor. Have a lovely holiday!

Chocolate Freckles said...

Gorgeous pics!

Sushma Mallya said...

Congrats rosa...and pic is great

Heidi - Apples Under My Bed said...

How fabulous! Well done, this is wonderful :) enjoy your break, it is well deserved!
Heidi xo

Denise said...

Congratulations on getting a little media coverage. How wonderful for you! I'm the author of a book (it has nothing to do with food) and over the years it's been a blast to get in articles and on radio and TV. What's very cool is that sometimes when you get in one publication - then other reporters want to interview you, too. It creates sort of a domino effect. Kudos to you, Rosa!!

Amanda said...

What a stunning and inspirational blog you have... your photography is amazing and so perfect with your thoughts and I just adore you!

Blessings-
Amanda

senga said...

L'automne est toujours aussi beau chez toi ! nostalgie, douceur et harmonie... Mille bises

redmenace said...

I am happy to hear you are on holiday and taking things easy. You deserve it! xo

Barbara Bakes said...

Sounds like a great description of your fabulous blog. Have a wonderful holiday.

Magic of Spice said...

Congratulations once again...have a wonderful Holiday :)

Joudie's Mood Food said...

Oh Rosa what a wonderful thing for you. Such a great feeling. So happy for you. Enjoy your trip and hope to see your recipes again soon. Enjoy xx

Sanjeeta kk said...

Congrats and enjoy! Great clicks.

Barbara said...

Congratulations, Rosa! Your blog is a fun read and I'm so pleased you got the exposure!
Have a lovely break!

Hélène said...

Les couleurs du jardin sont magnifiques en ce moment.

Gracianne said...

Alors un bisou a la star du moment. Felicitations your highness!

blackbookkitchendiaries said...

Congrats Rosa!! you are so talented and love stopping by your blog.

Ben said...

Congratulations Rosa! It's always nice when our work is recognized and we get the spotlight, even if it's only for a little bit, right? Keep up the great work!

foodhoe said...

So long overdue, but how wonderful! You deserve the recognition and the respite.

la cuisine des copines said...

Super ça fait toujours plaisir un petit article! Moi aussi j'ai eu mon petit moment de gloire dans un journal régional;-) Bonne soirée.

Juliana said...

Congratulations Rosa! And the picture is awesome!

Carolyn Jung said...

Have a great time off! You deserve it. ;)

5 Star Foodie said...

Congratulations, Rosa, that's great news!

Indie.Tea said...

I hope you had a lovely holiday :) Looking forward to your new post also

Gourmandises Chroniques said...

Sublime, comme toujours !

Pavithra said...

Wow its gorgeous ..everypicture of yours is simply stunning..

Eliana said...

Glorious photo babe :)

OysterCulture said...

Congratulations and what a wonderful way to celebrate while on vacation. Ah, those photos are amazing. Hope you had a wonderful time.