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.
Proud of you, lady!! You deserve all the best 🙂
CONGRATS!!!!
Aww congratulations Nami!! You totally deserve that! If I had to put together a list like you, you’d definitely be on there too. 😀
Love the top 12 dishes of last year, I love all of them, especially the shoyu ramen!
I told you! Youre already popular, I guess the next would be your own TV show.
🙂
Congratulations, your officially now a household brand
Hi Nami, You truly deserve this, one of the fellow blogger updated that her blog is in babble top 100 list, and I thought Nami’s blog should also be there in the list and later I saw ur message on twitter. Congratulations once again!
Congratulations Nami!!! What a wonderful and well deserved honour!
Congrats, Nami! You deserve the accolade.
Thanks for keep sharing your good recipes with us!
I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving. Congratulations my friend!
Your hubby’s photo is the perfect header!
LL
Congrats Nami!! Although you started your blog in 2011, you are not at all a small blog to me. I love your blog not just the recipes and photos but the passion you have shown. You truly deserve it! Keep it up! 🙂
Congratulations! I agree with your so many fans that you truly deserve this. Although i am fairly new to your site, I have to say that you have really got me hooked. I look forward to receiving your updates every time. Thanks again.
Huge congrats… how very exciting:) Thanks for sharing your top Japanese posts… Love the garlic miso wings:)
Congratulations Nami!!! Very well deserved!!! I have loved following your blogs and Mr Bao loves Japanese food so it’s wonderful to know I can always come to your blog for recipes and can always ask you for advice!
Keep up the amazing work 😀
Congratulations Nami!!! You totally deserved it! 🙂 You have been so helpful and who knew that we could cook Japanese cuisine in our own homes? 🙂 You made that very possible! 🙂
Congratulations!!! That is so exciting and very well-deserved!
Congratulations! You more than deserved that award. You have a fantastic blog that’s a terrific resource for all cooks. Good job!