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.
Great blog Nami!
VIEWER REQUEST: A good recipe for Ginger Ice Cream!!!
BIIIIGGG congratulations my friend…you deserve every bit of success you are getting…bask in it! 🙂
Very well deserved. Congrats.
How very exciting! Congratulations!
Congratulations Nami-san! Gambatte Kudasai! Take Care, BAM
Congratulations, Nami. That’s such great validation for your efforts with your blog.
Congratulations to you Nami:) You so totally deserved this, you put so much efforts in your blog plus your recipes are really do-able and so delicious! I love the green tea cookies and the pork belly recipes that I have tried from your blog and there are many more that I wish to try too!
Congrats Nami..a very well deserved recognition to you and your blog! Happy for you and wishing many more accolades coming your way Hugs.
How exciting! Congratulations Nami, very well deserved;-)
Congratulations, Nami! Truly well deserved.
Congratulations Nami! well deserved! I’m so happy for you!
Congratulations, Nami!…you truly deserve it; your recipes are ‘one of a kind’, very unique, beautiful, and delicious. You’ve worked hard to achieve where you are now, and I could totally see your “Just One Cookbook”…deal coming through for you!
Congrats Nami, it’s so wonderful to hear good news 🙂 I love your recipes!
Nami,
Congrats on being recognized. I love your recipes, photos, the whole package. Wishing you only the best in the future.
-Gina-
Congratulations Nami! It’s a very well-deserved award. Your photos, your recipes and your stories…love them all. 🙂