Me. Plain and simple.
That's the conclusion I came to after weeks of thinking, pondering, reflecting, and rethinking what the "hook" of my blog is.
Before I continue I should probably explain why I've all of a sudden decided to unleash this sudden need to declare myself to you.
Foodbuzz.com is having a contest called Project Food Blog where over 1,800 food bloggers that are featured publishers on the website compete to see who has what it takes to be a food blogging star with a series of challenges to stretch our blogging skills.
The first challenge is to explain what defines me as a food blogger. Part of the prompt reads:
"Consider what makes your blog unique and sets you apart from other food blog brands:
is it your foolproof recipes, NOPE
your mouthwatering photos, Uhh Maybe
or your perspective on family meals? DEFINITELY NOT
Write a post that comes from the heart and is true to you and your blog."
Anyone who knows me well will tell you that sometimes I can be a little blunt. Often times I say things I probably shouldn't be saying. So maybe I shouldn't be saying this but... I don't have a hook. **GASP!!!!**
My blog doesn't have foolproof recipes that I've brilliantly come up with. It doesn't show hilarious photos of cakes with improper spelling. It doesn't show gorgeous photos of a beautifully decorated and well thought out table setting for a chocolate souffle.
I enjoy food. I enjoy taking photos of food. I enjoy sharing things I love with others... and food lets me do that. Whether it be a delicious meal I had or a wonderful recipe I discovered or me failing at a new recipe. Anything worth while in life is best enjoyed when sharing with other people. Haven't you ever watched something side-splittingly hilarious that you instinctively looked around hoping someone saw it too?
So this is me. Sharing with you my successes...
...my utter failures...
...and everything in between.
I'm a baker... photographer... and food blogger. And that's it.
(Entry #1 Ready, Set, Blog!)
Yay, Nads!!! Your stuff is awesome!
ReplyDeleteJery
Wow! Even your failures look pretty tasty! Just gave you a vote! Great pictures!! You can check out my entry here: http://tinyurl.com/2ec2hlq Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI've never been so impressed with a food blog that uses the word "disaster" with such frequency. It's very accessible, since we've all had our share of disasters. Does that count as a hook? Regardless, you've got one of our votes.
ReplyDeleteLick My Spoon
i'm a fan already! good luck with the competition.
ReplyDeleteI think macaroons is the best thing which could have happen in the world. They are sooo tasty. I'm macaroon-addicted. But I can't cook. I can't even fry eggs normally. So I need to buy them all the time, and macaroons aren't usually very cheep. I need to write a lot Essayontime.com reviews to ean money for them)
ReplyDeleteI really like you blog and most of all for your honesty with those failures photos :) I am not that great in cooking but you inspire me to grow :) Thank you for posting!
ReplyDeletembt shoes online
ReplyDeleteyeezy boost
vans shoes
jordan 11
lacoste polo
off white hoodie
michael kors outlet
Kanye West shoes
nike jordans
adidas nmd r1