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.
Congratulations, Nami! You merit to become the nr 1 among Mom Food Blogs! It’s incredible because among these 12 dishes are my two favourite Japanese dishes: okonomiyaki and korokke which are my present nr 1 ex aequo! (I’m having korokke tonight once more… I am addicted to both).
Congratulations dear! I’m happy for you 🙂
Congratulations Nami! I’m so happy for you and I think it’s truly well deserved, love your blog! 🙂
Congrats Nami!!
Congratulations, Nami! The honor is well-deserved – your posts reflect your dedication and hard work. We all love your kind and generous spirit, beautiful photos and learning about Japanese food through your recipes and descriptions.
omedetoo!
Congrats, Nami! I’m so happy for u. U certainly deserve all the awards u can get. It’s awesome connecting with u, flipping thru all your yummy bites. Love from S’pore, Shirley
Big big congrats Nami!! I can’t believe your blog is only about a year old???!!! You are so amazing. I think your website is a must-search for many, many recipes, both traditional and modern. I’ve looked here many times myself, and have my favorites that I’ve bookmarked (as I know many many others have as well)!!
Many good wishes for many more years of recipes for us from you!!
wow! Congratulations!
May I add my congratulations to an already formidable list here. How could you not have been on the other? 🙂 ! Your recipes are appetizing [and thank you for including all your favourites here: was not with you in the beginning!] and the photography inspiring – but I believe it is your palpable warmth, kindness and friendliness towards everybody which somehow sets your post just that step up . . . All the very best in the future
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Nami, though I’m not at all surprised. A well deserved honor!
Big congratulations Nami 🙂
O, Nami, congratulations! I am very happy for you, you are wonderful person and you have very interesting blog! Have a good weekend-))
Your blog keeps going from strength to strength and every accolade and award you get is richly deserved, my friend.