Lately it seems that my nearly 6 years of assiduous and arduous blogging are finally beginning to pay off. After all this time, it is good to see that my work is giving fruits and that people believe in my potential...
It all started around the end of 2010 when I was asked to do an interview for "Busy Moms", then two others for "Larousse Cuisine" (Interview 1 & 2), to contribute an article, recipe and some pictures to the Xmas edition of the online magazine "G2 Kitchen" (p54-57 & p110) and to write a post (articles, recipe & pictures again) for Lovefeast's "Holiday Cookie Exchange". It made me so happy to be suddenly under spotlight and to participate in such wonderful assignments. What an honor for me.
It all started around the end of 2010 when I was asked to do an interview for "Busy Moms", then two others for "Larousse Cuisine" (Interview 1 & 2), to contribute an article, recipe and some pictures to the Xmas edition of the online magazine "G2 Kitchen" (p54-57 & p110) and to write a post (articles, recipe & pictures again) for Lovefeast's "Holiday Cookie Exchange". It made me so happy to be suddenly under spotlight and to participate in such wonderful assignments. What an honor for me.
2011 started particularly well for me and brought it's fair share of surprises. Jonell Galloway, the editor of "The Rambling Epicure" was very impressed by the work I did for "G2Kitchen" and proposed me to become one of her regular contributors (among them you'll find fellow foodie bloggers and friends Jamie at "Life's A Feast", Jenn at "Jenn Cuisine" and Meeta at "What's For Lunch Honey?" and many other brilliant as well as recognized individuals). Wow, very flattering when you consider that I am writing alongside other talented food writers (there are also artists) who are taking part in this unique adventure!
Although I can never stop doubting myself/my capacities, minimizing my skills and constantly put myself down there was no way I was going to let that opportunity pass as it might be my only chance to accomplish my goal, to prove to myself that my writings, recipes and photos are worthy of attention and that I am not mediocre after all...
"The Rambling Epicure" is a daily international food chronicle which promotes a mindful, responsible approach to real food shopping, cooking, and eating, as well as food politics, safety, history, art, literature and philosophy. Through this project, it sponsors freelance writing, editing and publishing by offering a vast array of articles on different subjects as well as activities (custom-tailored culinary tours, cooking classes, tasting events, recipe development and testing, book reviews, sales of recommended books and products, seminars and workshops). Very exciting and promising indeed.
Please visit this marvelous new site, don't forget to read my very 1st article as a freelancer ("Cooking As A Therapy", accompanied by my English grandmother's "Lemon Curd" recipe) and to check out my monthly musings as well. Thanks!
Congratulations! Isn't it funny how we are always our worst critics? Without a doubt, I know you are up for this new challenge. I look forward to reading your contributions.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation Rosa, I knew that time will eventually come and recognized all your efforts in writing, photographing, and of course, your recipe. I am so happy for you. keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Dewi
That is exciting news for you, congratulations Rosa!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Rosa, I firmly believe that you deserve more....your photography.....I hope someone will think of publishing your work.
ReplyDeleteGreat news, congratulations! And yes, you are absolutely right: Cooking is Therapy!
ReplyDeleteWowie !!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations :)
Hard work pays off when you least expect it to ;)
Good Luck for your work :)
Wow, what a great news!! Congratulations Rosa! You deserve every ounce of that appreciation and even more. Good Luck to you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa,
ReplyDeleteein schöner Moment, die Früchte harter Arbeit zu ernten. Liebe Grüsse
Big congratulations Rosa. How exciting for you. I look forward to reading your contributions. Way to go.
ReplyDeleteSam
That is great news...very well deserved recognition of you too!
ReplyDeleteRosa, it's hard for me to fathom you ever doubted your abilities as a writer, and photographer.
ReplyDeleteIf you were standing in front of me I'd probably get the urge to shake you. Well, I'd also hug and congratulate you.
This is indeed very well deserved!
Rosa , way to go !!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly wonderful news and the recognition for ur absolutely delighting work was long due but u shall now have it in a bigggerrrr measure!!
Oh babe , u will shine , like a star and this can only get better now!
Loveee how u put the cooking article together!
Happy day!
Félicitations Rosa, je suis sincèrement heureuse pour toi :-) Tu mérites vraiment ce qui t'arrive. Et puis douter -à petites doses- c'est bien, ça permet de se remettre en question et de progresser ;-) Continue de nous régaler en recettes et en images comme tu sais si bien le faire :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Rosa
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, awesome news.
Wishing you all the very best and plenty of success.
Your work is absolutely special ♥
This seems like a somewhat full circle moment for you Rosa ;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat things do come to people who are truly passionate about what they create and share.
Your talents are being rewarded and I am absolutely thrilled for you my friend ;)
All the very best in any project you undertake. Sounds so exciting.
Ciao for now,
Claudia
Congratulations, you definitely deserve it.
ReplyDeleteA huge congrats on this well-deserved honor, Rosa!
ReplyDeleteBravo Rosa! Je suis si contente pour toi... ton talent est enfin reconnu, tu mérites bien tout cela!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I seems to be all coming together for you! I hope the year just gets better and better! Mazel Tov!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love your picture ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa! This is very good news and I jaunted over to that other site and read your article. Cooking is therapeutic ... I have turned to baking since D died ... it is soothing somehow. I eat a little and give the rest away.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa! You deserve it. You have a wonderful blog with beautiful recipes and writing and breathtaking pictures. Will definitely check out the site..thanks:)
ReplyDeleteKudos to you Rosa! I am so thrilled for you! Can you hear me jumping up and down with delight. Wonderful news. You made my cold night warm and fuzzy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
Congrats Rosa..you deserve this and many more!!
ReplyDeleteUS Masala
Rosa, CONGRATULATIONS!!!you have great talent--'Without a doubt" :) So this is indeed very well deserved
ReplyDeleteBravo, Bravo, Bravo
Cheers,
Aldy.
You have always stood out to me, very unique Rosa. It takes time to cultivate good things.
ReplyDeleteAh spring is here and we are celebrating chinese new year. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa and well deserved! It sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, dear Rosa!! You so deserve it!!
ReplyDeleteThat's really good news for you!!
Georgous pictures too!
So happy for you Rosa ! Congratulations !
ReplyDeleteGoing right now to read your article ;)
It's true that many of us doubt ourselves but you're so talented Rosa and I love your unique blend of original recipes, stunning photos and that rock 'n roll attitude. It's not always easy to be different but it's much more interesting so you really deserve all this success and I'm thrilled for you. May you go on to even bigger and better things.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa and well deserved. You are very talented and recognition was bound to come. Wish you even more success in the future.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! These are fantastic news!
ReplyDeletejust want to lick it out from the screen! lol!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you Rosa! You have lovely photos and eloqent writing so I can see why you were chosen.
ReplyDeleteSono molto molto felice per te
ReplyDeletelo meriti sei brava,
una buona giornata e complimenti
Congratulations Rosa, Reading your blog, I believe you are ready for such a challenge.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it.
Bravo, bravo 1000x Rosa !! je n'ai jamais doute de tes capacites.... tu sais bien ca ;)
ReplyDeleteA tout bientot pr les infos en reelles :)
Bises,
corinne
Kudos to you, Rosa! I love your photos, your recipes and your interest in the history of food. I would never have thought you mediocre under any circumstances! You're going to do beautifully..I can't wait to read your article and follow your successes!
ReplyDeleteYou go Rosa!!!! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteRosa,
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! We are so excited to follow you on your journey and be a little part of your story!
Kristin and Chris Ann
Congrats, Rosa! You deserve everything great that comes to you now and that you've worked hard for so long :). I'm plagued by self-doubt in many areas of my life, too, but please continue as you are planning to and don't let those insecurities keep you from you goals. I'll be cheering you on for sure!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations dear Rosa always I think your recipes and pictures are fantastic dear, xx gloria
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa ! Your photos are exceptional, no wonder opportunities come knocking at your door.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and well done Rosa! It must be a wonderful feeling! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa!! So so so happy to hear the good news. Very well deserved.
ReplyDeleteThat's terrific news- congratulations! Look forward to checking it out.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you, Rosa!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Rosa, you are awesome!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Congrats on your much deserved success.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on joining the challenging, but always fun, world of freelancing. ;)
ReplyDeletewhat an exciting new endeavor--congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats dear Rosa...this is truly deserved! Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Rosa, how exciting! I am so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Rosa! Very well done.
ReplyDeleteRosa, je suis vraiment tres fiere de toi : Felicitations pour ces spotlights bien merites.
ReplyDeleteBises et bon weekend.
Je connais une vedette ?? Cool lol!! Bravo Rosa, j'ai beaucoup d'admiration pour tout ce que tu fais..
ReplyDeleteXX
Congratulations Rosa! You deserve it! :)
ReplyDeleteRosa, congrats on such a wonderful project. You could never be mediocre. Ever. Gonna go check out your post over there.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa! I believe that people who do a good job always get recognized sooner or later. Your work is not mediocre but wonderful. I read your article on G2 Kitchen over Christmas and it was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI wish you many more successes!
Magda
Wow, great news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosa!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for this great news!
It sounds so exciting, and it is only the beginning of the year ;-)
You are a multi-talented "food-artist" and it is a totally deserved recognition!
Rosa, I can't even imagine you thought of your stuff as mediocre. Honey your are one of the best and you are an exceptional artist too. I LOVE your work.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy at all the wonderful things that are happening for you. Continued success my friend.
Congratulations, Rosa! Such an amazing accomplishment and so well deserved!
ReplyDeletebonne weekend
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rosa. you deserve every atomic bit of it. How could you doubt? How could you be a mediocre? your work and recipes and photographs.. all of it is just wonders. Wish you more and more success and fulfillment.
ReplyDeletemajor congrats to you, dear. you're def. deserving of new opps and wonderful writing outlets! Can't wait to read some more. it's all so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteand as always, i wan to jump through my screen and frolick among your pastures!
Bon Chance!
You are far from being mediocre. Take all the opportunities that are given to you-you never know what new doors it will open for you when you share your talents, and hone your skills.
ReplyDeleteCheers to you!
Velva
Congratulations, Rosa. I just found your blog this year and your talent abounds - in your articulate and descriptive writing, wonderful food history (enjoyed reading about Lebanon and kibbeh) and evocative photographs! A well deserved honor.
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