AvartsyCooking in Be You Magazine!
A few months ago, I was contacted the publisher of Be You Magazine, a Nigerian based publication, asking if they could publish my recipes. I was asleep when I first got the email but since emails come to my phone, it buzzed, so I woke up and read it briefly, didn’t quite get the gist of it, said ‘huh?’ and went right back to sleep.
When I fully woke up later, I remembered the email and logged in to read it. This time, I got the gist of it, but I was so pleasantly shocked that it took me a good few days to respond, lol. Jokes aside though, I’m truly honored and humbled to have my recipes published in a Nigerian magazine, it really means a lot to me, I mean AvartsyCooking (well, some of it) is in print!
Some of you know this story and some don’t, but when I first started AvartsyCooking in late 2008, it was called The Avartsy Kitchen Chronicles and was just a way for me to have a photo collection of food that I’d cooked. In the last, almost two years, AvartsyCooking is becoming more than I imagined it being. Among other things, its become a very integral part of my life and I’m always very grateful to everyone who reads, irrespective of whether or not you leave comments. You’re appreciated! No, really you are.
Be You Magazine is a new magazine in the Nigerian market catering to both men and women (2 separate covers; 1 issue) with a focus on life & style. The magazine is currently published once every two months and is available at your local newsstands in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Asaba and Benin. Eventually, it will go monthly and have more locations added.
Since it caters to both men and women with two separate covers, two recipes from AvartsyCooking will be featured for each cover in the current and upcoming issues.
The first two recipes featured are Asaro and Peppered Gizzards.
My sister scanned these over to me and I’m awaiting the actual copies of the magazine; when I get those, there will be some giveaways for those not in Nigeria! If you’re in Nigeria, be sure to pick up a copy! (Actually, *clears throat* in the voice of those Nigerian movie announcers, GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!! LOL)
Thank YOU! (head bow and exits stage left :))
AvartsyCooking in Be You Magazine!,
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30 Responses to "AvartsyCooking in Be You Magazine!"
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wow… this is nice!! i saw this mag in Lagos but didn’t have an idea recipes were from here!! just saw your blog and it is really cool. kudos!!
Hi Id!
Oh, how cool! Thank you so much! :)
Hope to see you around more!
lol at grab you copy now..congratulations this is very nice.
Lol, abi now…
Thanks lady!!
Hey Girl…. Congratulations. This is really great and a step closer to even greater things. I totally love your blog…so plzzz don’t stop. Keep it up!!!! O I saw something about a meet up to taste your food. Pls count me in:) Congrats once again. Your gifts and hobbies will make a way for you in life. Laterzzzz.
Hi Funmi!
Oh my goodness, thank you sooo much! The taste meet up was just an idea, but who knows…I’ll look into how feasible that idea is and if there is one, I’ll be sure to announce it on the blog!
Thanks so much again, I really appreciate your kind words, means a lot to me :)
Good for you…you certainly deserve it, your instructions are fun and easy to follow and your pictures are on point!
N.B Sign me up for that meet and taste O… dont know how we are going to do it what with me being here and you being there lol!
Hey lady!
Aww, thank you so much!! :)
Lol, oh my, what have I started, haha… no idea how that would even work since everyone is spread out in different countries, lol. It would be sooo cool though if it could happen, hmmm
wow!! Congrats you do a great job on your blog!
Hi Emma!
Aww, thank you sooo much! I truly do appreciate the kind words, means a lot to me! :)
Hope to see you around more!
Awww YAY!!! congrats hun!!!!!
Hey lady!
Thank you!!! :)
Congratulations! This is excellent. Your blog/website is great and the receipes are easy to follow, Ive tried out one or two myself. Well done.
Hey ‘Braids’!
Thank you so so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the recipes!
Many congrats on that! You so deserve it! It just shows how relevant your blog is and the sort of impact it’s making… I absolutely love the way that even beginners can learn form here i.e. with your showing hpw to make simple things like fried plaintain and boiled rice… All the best luv and God’s Blessings always xxx
Hey Fran!
Oh my gosh, thank you sooo much!! I’m so humbled by everyone’s outpouring of support and never take it for granted.
God’s blessings to you too! Again, thank you! :)
Dear Yetunde, been following your blog for a few weeks now. You go girl! Well done!
Hi Ify!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! My best friend’s name in Nigeria is actually Ify as well, totally random, but yeah, thank you again!! :)
Hope to see you around more!
… Really? Good to Know…! … Definitely be stopping by often. All the best!
Yes ma’am, it sure is! Actually spoke with her a few days ago
Will keep an eye out for your comments!
Thanks and all the best to you too! :)
Congratulationsssss!!! You totally deserve it. I stalk The Avartsy Chronicles every time I need inspiration to cook something different (out of the norm~rice, rice, rice). So I’m excited that you’re now published in a Naija based mag, Congrats again :)
Hi Jaycee!
Thank you sooo much! Hope you’ve been able to find some other recipes to make.
Thanks again, I appreciate it! :)
Wow congrats!! That’s pretty major ya know.. I’ve never left a comment but I visit your blog quite often *guilty* :) I’m happy for you and I hope this leads to greater opportunities for you..
Hey lady!
Aww, thank you! ;) Yay for you coming out of lurker status!
Thanks so much again, I really appreciate it and hope to see you around more!
Oh wow!. I just found this site. Having a Nigerian father I grew up around the food, but admit I want to learn more. This site is a revelation. Thanks and I will be checking in and adding you to my blogroll.
Hey lady!
Glad you’re loving the site, I hope you’ll be able to pick up a few recipes from here ;)
Thanks and hope to see you around more!
Wow I’m so proud of you. You definitely deserve it in my very honest opinion. Your website has really helped me get the confidence back in my cooking that I had lost for years. You and your website are a true blessing.
Hey Chimdalu!
Aww, thank you so much! I’m so glad I’ve been able to be of help, that, in itself, is probably one of my best compliments yet :)
Wow keep the good work going Yetunde…
Morris!!! I see you!! ;)