Happy Anniversary to Technicolor dining! One year ago today the blog posts for Technicolor dining began.The blog is dedicated to my maternal grandmother. If she were still alive, today would be her birthday. I think she would enjoy the blog and perhaps give me some cooking tips to share with you.
It's been a tremendous year and a fantastic journey I'd like to share details of the journey with you.
- The blog is read by individuals who reside in several countries including Canada, France, Ukraine, Russia, Spain, and the United States.
- The blog's Facebook page likes continues to grow. It's currently approximately 185 likes. I hope by end of summer that number will grow to 200+. Many thanks to everyone that has liked the Facebook page.
- The blog's Twitter presence continues to amaze me. It's organic growth (i.e. no followers were purchased). Currently Technicolor dining's Twitter page, @Techdinegirl , has approxitmately 350 followers. I hope the number of followers continues to grow and am grateful to everyone currently following @Techdinegirl on Twitter.
It's important to me to give thanks for this year as well.
- I am grateful for the family and friends who encouraged me to begin the blog, read the blog, and have shared the blog with others in their network. I am grateful for family and friends who have sat with me at establishments and graciously allowed me to take photos of their food, share their impressions about a a food related event or activity, sent recipes for me to try, and made recommendations about beverages or books to read. You encourage me and challenge me to stay the course and write even when I think no one is reading.
- I am grateful for the individuals near and far who read the blog, follow the blog's Twitter page and like the blog's Facebook page. Your engagement is an essential part of the existence of this blog.
- A big thanks to all the restaurant front of house and back of house personnel, bartenders, sommeliers, chefs, distillers, instructors, and event organizers I've visited and interacted with in the past year. A special thanks to the team at the James Beard House - I'm always treated as if I'm truly welcome when I visit.
- Thanks to all who have granted me interviews.
Below are a few of the questions I'm frequently asked.
- Q: Does your mother read your blog?
- A: Yes, she does. She sometimes comments on my posts on Facebook or will send me comments via email or text.
- Q: Do you dine out every evening?
- A: No. I try to balance evenings out with cooking at home. I'm an introvert; the time at home is my opportunity to recharge.
- Q: Do you really drink bourbon?
- A: Yes, I really do. I will write a blog post about my introduction to scotch and bourbon, soon
What's next? Celebrating the one year anniversary for the next few days at events hosted by Art and Soul, Stone Tower Winery, Bearnaise Restaurant, and Trummer's on Main with friends and colleagues. Stay tuned for details about Market Basket Night in the Culinary Techniques Course, tips from wine industry experts, raising awareness about and supporting people with limited access to food. The journey continues; I invite you to join me.
Be well,
Technicolor girl
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