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What makes a food blog successful?
It depends on what you define as success. I began writing on food issues with seasonal recipes when I learned more about industrial ag influence on our food system. I also loved cooking by season and needed laughter and the joy of cooking for my kid to keep me motivated. Food politics are pretty grim. Success was the love of creating and sharing with others. I simply did what I believed in.
I did get a book deal. The book, The Cleaner Plate Club, is now in print. I feel humble and lucky that others enjoy reading it. As far as any other rewards, well, I am still working at my day job. :) Won't be quitting anytime soon, either.
Do things for the love of doing them, with passion. It is its own reward. Good luck to you.
Stories of Astonishing Food Ignorance
@tasia, what a great gift you gave your niece and nephews! Awesome job!
Stories of Astonishing Food Ignorance
The last thing I'd do is make fun of folks who are curious about food and wanting to learn. I did enjoy this list. I think my ultimate stumped moment is the years I have told family and others about "real food" and food safety and health issues. Mostly, they looked at me like I had two heads. But, then when I co-authored a BOOK on it, now people believe me. Odd.
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Favorite foods: Cheese. Anything fresh and locally sourced. Red wine. Italian recipes.
Last bite on earth: A tree-ripened peach in-season, local.

We did a small, upscale holiday meal for friends but will spend Thanksgiving with larger family and a more traditional meal. Menu was Crisp Roast Duck with Cranberry-Port Reduction, Pumpkin-Sage Risotto, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette, Cranberry-Cardamom Applesauce, Fall Kale Salad, and Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Bourbon Pecan Toffee.
Have not gotten around to posting the risotto and duck recipes! Soon.