One year??? Really?

How about that? This blog has lasted one year! What started off as merely facebook updates here and there about my culinary exploits has turned into something much more substantial. Honestly, I never set out to do a blog, let alone one that is so intensive. However, it has become an obsession. I started off taking pictures of my food with a Blackberry Curve and updating on Facebook. Now, I have gone to a DSLR.

During this year, I've tried many new things and have met some really awesome people. Food bloggers are so dedicated! They have helped me in my pursuit of interesting eats. Moreover, I really must acknowledge the many readers of this blog. Thank you for putting up with my rambling about many different topics. Furthermore, thank you for your feedback, it only helps improve what I do. Most of all, thanks to Viv for her patience with my insatiable appetite.

To celebrate this achievement, I am doing a random draw for all those who reply to this thread. There will be 3 prizes. Everyone will be put into the same draw and I will use Random.org to choose the 3 winners at the end of November. The 3 prizes will be $50 restaurant gift certificates. For local winners, it will be a local restaurant (a secret!). For out-of-town winners, I can arrange for a gift certificate that you can use in your city. These prizes are not sponsored in any way, shape or form. This is a thank you gift to those who are loyal readers. I hope to continue doing this in the foreseeable future; but maybe I should eat the occasional salad, it's healthier.