Inspirations

I have enjoyed reading food bloggers' year-end reflections on their favorite posts from 2005.  Since I recently started this blog, I don't have enough ingredients for that kind of list  But the annual wrap-up got me thinking about what inspired me to try taking a seat at the  food blogging table. 

Here are some of the posts that influenced me and encouraged me to participate. 

Nic of bakingsheet's essay, "Blogging  About Food."

Clotilde's great news about her cookbook project and her thoughts and questions about the writing process, "Book Update, Part I."

Adam's do's and don'ts for food blogging, "My 1000th Post: How to Start a Food Blog"

Jennifer's gracious invitation to the Is My Blog Burning – Sugar High Friday Cookie-swap Party and the wonderful wrap-up of the entries.

Derrick's clever idea for Wine Blogging Wednesday and the wrap-up of wine labels that followed.

David's humor and recipes throughout his blog.  Particularly inspiring are his posts like "An Open Apology." It offers a unique combination of food, stationary supplies, travel, and confession!

I am looking forward to more inspirations in reading, writing, and cooking in 2006!  Happy New Year!