There is a game going around the Blogging world called Seven Links. I have been reading this on other blogs, and it seems like a fun idea! Basically there are 7 questions, that you answer using previous posts of yours. My Home Diary In Turkey tagged me, so I am it! Here are my Seven Links!
1. Most Beautiful Post
Margarita Cupcakes - I am not the best photographer. I rarely get a picture accepted to Tastespotting or Foodgawker, but I am working on it. I need to figure out lighting, that much I know for sure. But this picture I am proud of.
2. Most Popular Post
Homemade Goldfish Crackers - I knew this would be a hit when I was making them, but I didn't know just how much of a hit they would be!
3. Most Controversial Post
Barbeque Ribs - Controversial? Really? I write about food that I make, what is controversial about that. But I will say the ribs, because everyone has a say on how you are supposed to cook ribs. I am guessing many would frown on my 2 hours in the oven, then 5 minutes on the grill. But they are darn tender and tasty!
4. The Most Helpful Post
Reader Request: Kids Lunch Ideas - A reader asked me to write a post dedicated to helping her feed her kids over summer break. It was some work for me to come up with ideas, because I struggle with this as well. But I think I had some darn good ones in this post.
5. Post that was surprisingly successful
Strawberry Milkshakes - This was the first in my series of Strawberry recipes. I thought it was one of the worst as well. I didn't like the picture and I didn't think it was an original recipe. This is the first of my posts to make it to the Foodbuzz Top 9!
6. Post that did not get the attention it deserved
Homemade Milky Ways - I thought making these at home was darn impressive. They were relatively easy, and were pretty darn close to the original.
7. Post you are most proud of
Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons - These were my first attempt at Macarons. I had never even heard of them before I started blogging. I am always up for a challenge, and these definitely were. But this was my first attempt, and they were good!
There are 2 rules. 1 link per category. And to tag 5 other bloggers!
Tag you're it!
1. Erin at The Spiffy Cookie
2. Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food
3. Steph at Steph's Bite by Bite
4. Cassie at Bake Your Day
5. Lizzy at That Skinny Chick Can Bake
What a lovely spread! The Margarita cupcakes and the macarons are for me!! All the pics look very tempting!
ReplyDeleteI am still sticking to the Goldfish crackers which I am going to make for the coming Deepavali festival next month.
ReplyDeleteAll really beautiful posts - I do remember those homemade milky way bars - I thought they were amazing!!
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I was impressed by those decadent Milky Way Bars!!! I have the same problems with lighting...but I just keep plugging away :) Thanks for tagging me, Erin! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! And nearly all posts i have eyed up in the past :) you have such a lovely range of recipes!
ReplyDeletethis is such a lovely way to find gems in people's archives. I've had the nicest time reading yours.... congratulations on some fantastic posts.
ReplyDeletei love the margarita cupcakes and homemade milky way bars
ReplyDeleteI love your selections Erin!! Your ribs look super delicious to me! These are the food that I wish to have on my blog! LOL! Everything is beautiful and I need to brush up my baking skills, seriously! Have a great weekend! :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your selections, everything looks fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat round up of the 7! I'm not surprised the goldfish was your most popular. They are so cute and look so good!!
ReplyDeleteNice links! Thanks for the tag :-)
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your post Erin..
ReplyDeleteand just for the record I was super impressed with the home made milky way bars
Fun post! Great way to look back at your blog :)
ReplyDeleteFoodgawker and Tastespotting HATE ME. I've never ever ever had a photo accepted with them :(
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the lighting, that is the one thing I really need to figure out how to improve!
Loved reading this, love learning morea bout you!
What a fun post! I enjoyed reading it very much. I think all your dishes are wonderful and deserved to be appreciated (especially the milky way bars). : )
ReplyDeleteA great list! I remember reading them and I was stunned with the macarons - they were SO beautiful! ....and the goldfish were awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun, thanks for the tag. I think I'll post mine next week!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad U are in Erin ! ^,^
ReplyDeleteand what a great list you have here.. especially that peanut chocolate butter :)
Wow amazing foods you posted I love them all cant wait to see what else gets posted... you picked great food bloggers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. :) I'm with you - lighting is the toughest part of this whole photography thing. I'm dreading winter!
ReplyDeleteLove your links! I was a big fan of the goldfish. And I am super impressed with the milkways too.
ReplyDeleteIt was great reading about your posts, and how they ranked. It's amazing how you think you've got a rockin post and it turns out to be a dud, and then the one you don't think is that good turns out to be a super hit. I enjoy all of your posts!
ReplyDeleteThis link game I like. :) Also your thought about photography on the margarita cupcakes make me smile, "I need to figure out lighting, that much I know for sure." The very idea of photography is capturing light. :) I've always like all of you pictures though, who needs the FG and TS galleries anyway (yeah, me too. but wouldn't it be nice if we didn't?)
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