Dearest Fans and Readers,
I received a surprise news today from a fellow blogger and found out that I was one of Babble’s Top 100 Mom Food Blogs 2012. It means so much that my little blog is recognized along with some of the most popular (mommy) blogs out there. Thank you for your continued support and I hope I can continue to provide simple delicious recipes that you enjoy.
My blog started as a way to collect my recipes for myself and my children (in case they need them in the future). My dear friends started to follow my blog and it was just a personal blog in early 2011. Little by little, my blog started to have more fans and readers. I have never imagined that I would become friends with many talented food bloggers and communicate with so many of wonderful readers. As I receive kind and encouraging emails and comments everyday, I feel the motivation to make my blog better and continue to share great recipes. I do read every single emails and comments even though I haven’t been able to respond in timely manner due to lack of time – but I always respond.
This blog grew beyond my expectation and it’s because I have readers who spend their precious time to read, comment/email, sometimes cook and give me feedback. Thank you everyone for following my blog, trusting my recipes to cook for your family and friends, and most of all for being there.
Finally, for my readers started to follow my blog this year, I’d like to share my top 12 favorite Japanese recipes from last year that you might have missed.
Nami’s Top 12 Favorite Japanese Recipes 2011
(click the photo to see the recipe)
- Chicken Karaage
- Chawanmushi with Shrimp
- Garlic Miso Chicken Wings
- California Roll
- Gyoza
- Spicy Shoyu Ramen
- Crème Caramel (Purin)
- Wafu Dressing (Japanese Salad Dressing)
- Tonkatsu
- Okonomiyaki
- Steamed Cake
- Temari Sushi
Enjoy cooking Japanese food!
xo
Nami
p.s. The cover photo was taken by my husband Shen on July 4th, 2012.
Congrats Nami!! You completely deserve it 🙂
Nami, you deserve every accolade that you get!! You work so hard and your recipes and photos are so wonderful. I’m SO happy for you!! 😀
Congrats Nami! You’ve progressed by leaps and bounds and I’m simply amazed at your ability and the effort you put into both your blog and your family too. Well done!
Omedeto! You have made my life easier with the hard work you put into your blog. It is so much easier to follow your recipes than look through my old Japanese cookbooks. It is true that you not only give us the inspiration and know how, but also take the time to respond personally to our inquiries as well. You deserve all the recognition you’ve received.
Congratulations Nami, very well deserved!
The photo you hubby took is brilliant!
Have a lovely weekend.
🙂 Mandy
congrats nami…. 🙂
Congratulations, dear! Heading there.
Cheers,
Rosa
CONGRATS, Nami! I’m so happy for you!!!
Congratulations! I’ve found your blog not long time ago but I enjoy visiting it. Not only the recipes itself, but also posts are very nice to read. Keep up a great job!
So much congratulation vibes going your way my friend 😀
Congrats congrats congrats!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
WOOOHOOOO! Congratulations Nami! I’m not surprised you’re a part of the list. I love your blog. Your recipes pictures are just amazing! Thanks for that pictorial round up! 🙂
Cheers!
Anuradha
Congratulations Nami!
Yes, food blogging has one way or another has changed a little in our daily life. I am always on the look out for your wonderful recipes! Your hard work in cooking for the family and showing us the tutorial steps by steps has finally recognised!
OMG!! YAYY! CONGRATS TO YOU!! 🙂
I`m sure it`s tough to raise a family and multi-task! 😀 congrats again!
I love that I`ve found your blog because it`s so wonderful and I love reading about Japanese food/culture. SO, thanks for all your hard work!
Congratulations Nami! 🙂
Aaaawwwwwwwwwww my!!!!! Soooo happy for you! 100% deserved! And thank you so much for posting this… I just found out I am in there too thanks to you!!! <3
Thank you Manu, and CONGRATS to you! I saw your blog earlier in the list and I have been so busy that I completely forgot to let you know. I’m very very happy for you! 🙂