Liebster Award and Nominees

Few days back when i logged into the blog i got a comment from Aara of +Shweet Spicess  saying " You got an award in my space " . I was super thrilled as it is my first Liebster award and first award for this year . Looks like this year is bringing me some luck as i got 2 other lucky prizes too . One is a  cookbook "Dakshin - Vegetarian Cuisine from South India" by Chandra Padmanabhan  which is awarded by  +Krithi Karthi for her third blog anniversary and another one is a Meat handler folks from +Susan Zentmyer of Love in the Kitchen . Hope the luck continues.

Ok now lets get back to the topic . Liebster award is nothing but an virtual award / recognition given to the upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. It is to recognize the effort and time they have spent on blogging. This award also helps to motivate to keep on blogging wonderful recipes and also to introduce to the rest of blogging world.

The person who receives the award , will have to share it with another 5 -10 bloggers and have to follow few tasks. ( Nothing to worry , they are simple ) .

1. Blog about the award in your space.
2. Copy and paste the badge and mention about the the person who nominated you .
3. Answer to the questions asked by the person who nominated you .
4. Nominate another 5-10 bloggers who have less than 200 followers .
5. Now frame your own questions to the nominees .

                                        Now to the questions asked by Aara

What did you understand with the concept of blogging ?

    Blogging according to me is sharing recipes / ideas / thoughts of my way and receiving the same.

What are the things that changed after you started blogging ?

   After blogging i have been more organized , love more testing / experimenting with new ingredients.

If you a food blogger , do your family and friends support your efforts ?

     Ofcourse yes , one thing i like is they don't interfere in what i do and another is i get genuine feed backs from my first circle of family and friends .

How is your blog different from other blogs you came across ?

     Each blog is different and unique in some way . So is mine .

Do you have virtual friends ? How does it feel when you interact with them ?

    Oh yeah i do have virtual friends. It is so interesting to chat / discuss with a co -blogging buddy whom we have not met personally . I am eagerly waiting to meet each one of you .

What is your new year resolution and why ?

    I never take a resolution , i am sure i will not keep it up .

One thing you can change about yourself ?

    Each and everyone will have good and bad qualities . I love the way i am . 

One thing you always fantasy about you can have ?

    Kitchenaid stand mixer .

Five things you love the most ?

    My Ipad , My baby blog , A cup of tea in the morning , Chocolate Cake and my better half .

Blogging is a different world !!! What if you were not a blogger ?? What if you have to quit blogging anytime ??

    I cant even think of quitting it . I love being occupied this way . I don't think i will quit blogging .

Who inspire and motivate you to cook ?

    My mom .

Now lets see who are the nominees are :

•  +pra manj from My Wonder Kitchen
• +Tanusree Khandai  from Ma Niche
• +Barnali Biswas-Ray from Curries and Stories 
• +Bhawna Bagri from Simply Delicious
• +SINDHOORA ADYANTHAYA  from Sindhoora Kitchen
• +Rebecca Swinn from Sugar and two Cents
• +suganthi thangaraju from Amma's Kitchen 
• +Jeena Eugene from Yummy Treats

Congrats Nominees !!!!

The set of questions i would love to ask .

1. Before and after blogging , what changed your life ?

2. When and what motivated you to blog ?

3. Who chose the name of your blog ? and why ?

4. What is the best and favorite recipe you have posted so far ?

5. How often you post recipes in your blog ?

6. Who is your role model ?

7. What are your favorite spices ?

8. What is the most popular recipe / post in you blog ?

9. If you were asked to bake which of this will you choose  Chocolate Cake / Focaccia / Pizza / Strawberry Swiss Roll ?

10. Who Clicks and edits the photographs for your blog ? and what is your favorite font ?

Okay nominees another important thing for you to remember is in case if you feel you don't want this award feel free to contact me and let me know . 

Do accept the award and Pass it on to fellow bloggers . ( Stick to the rules )