AvartsyCooking is Two Years Old!
My goodness! How time flies when you’re having fun! To think that on this day in 2008, I started a cooking/food blog is very surprising for me. I always say that when I started the blog, I really just started it because I loved to cook and figured it would be cool to take and post photos of what I made. It was a very random, spur of the moment type thing, nothing special prompted me to start a food blog.
When I started it, I didn’t even know what my vision for it was, I just started it and in the process, its shown (and is still showing!) me where to take it. I had no expectations when I started the blog and most definitely didn’t expect it to morph into what it’s now become. The blog is now an integral part of my life and almost every waking moment is spent thinking/plotting on how to improve the site, my posts and things of that nature.
I truly, honestly enjoy cooking and taking photos, blogging and of course, interacting with the readers. It’s so immensely touching to me when a reader goes out of their way to leave a comment or send me a email and more especially so when they’re thanking me for a particular or telling me how the recipe was a success when they made it. Those of you that send me emails about how you have the site open on your laptop and take it to the kitchen to cook, I love that! Those that take their laptops to their store and open up the site to know what ingredients to get, ugh, loveee! I love getting those and I always call my mum and sisters to tell them!
That said, I’m a really, super, intensely private person and sometimes I wish I wasn’t so I could share more about me. I mean I don’t even have a personal facebook profile! In that same vein, I’ve been blogging for two years now and never put a photo of me up because I just wasn’t comfortable with having my photo ‘out there,’ but I did include one of me in the collage! Very random for me, I might edit it out later though, so look while you can, lol.
It’s always mind boggling to me when I check my stats and see that there are readers from so many different countries. I’m always like wow, so many people are reading my words, wow… just wow. I really do appreciate everyone that reads, whether or not you leave a comment and I don’t take it for granted. Sometimes I wish I could organize a meet-up for all readers and cook a big feast and just chat, that would be fun, but the feasibility is just not there.
I wish I could say an individual thank you to each of you, but again, how feasible is that?! AvartsyCooking is still in its infancy and as it continues to grow, I hope to carry all readers along with me. Some have asked about me publishing a cookbook and it’s something I’ve thought about and will do, but I don’t want it to be rushed and done shoddily. As detailed as the recipes are on the blog, that’s how I’d like to have them in a book, so I have to figure out the logistics of that along with everything else. Don’t worry though, as soon as I start working on it, I’ll be sure to share :)
In the New Year, I hope to start having giveaways (for all readers worldwide) as it seems that might be the best way to show appreciation to all of you. Thank You so much from the bottom of heart (and my tippy toes!) for being readers, whether old or new, you are very much appreciated and I’m always grateful for your readership.
Side Note: I actually wanted to cook a small feast (assorted & orisirisi) and use those photos instead of a collage, but the lazy-bug got me! My birthday is coming up next month, so I think I’ll do that then!
AvartsyCooking is Two Years Old!,
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Congrats on hitting the two year mark! How time flies indeed!
Thank you for taking your time and sharing all of your cooking tips with us! I personally do really appreciate it! It has definitely impacted my life positively and I’m sure many others as well. I have read everyone of your entry and have learnt more tips on things I felt I knew how to cook the in and out of. My husband is definitely the happier for it – thanks to your blog and you sparing your time to share ; )
All the best for the future and a very Happy Birthday in advance! I will definitely be looking forward to your book in future. Take good care and God’s Blessings always xxx
Hey lady!
Aww, yay! I’m so glad you’ve been able to take away tips and skills and transfer them to your kitchen for your family!!
Thank you so much, it’s so greatly appreciated :)
happy birthday avasty,more grease 2 ur elbow.i really does appreciate u.all ur meal and directions are one of a kind.
Hi Margaret!
Aww, thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)
Hope to see you around more!
Happy Birthday Avartsy. Is there a “special” recipe for today?
Hey Azuka!
Thank you!! Lol, no ‘special’ recipe for today o, I was going to make something, but never got round to it. I’ll make it up though ;)
Happy Birthday to Avartsy and to you! I came across your website last year when I moved to another state for grad school and there was no dining hall or parents to depend on. When hunger wan kill me die, I found your site and have been in love since then.
Thank you very much for the time you take to put up recipes and pictures (trust me, I understand, I love cooking and share my photos on facebook and that takes me months to put up, talk less of putting up pictures and recipes…so thanks for taking the time).
I understand the privacy (which is why this is my second comment on the website), but thanks for letting us finally see your face! It’s beautiful
P.S. I’ve always wanted to know what “Avartsy” meant.
Hi Bolanle!
Thank you so much for the kind words!! Omg, I know what that feels like, no one to cook for you in school; either eat out or learn by force, lol. Yay though, that you’re finding the site helpful :)
I actually thought to include that in the post, but decided not to at the last minute, but Avartsy is simply an acronym I created using the first name of my family (parents, sisters, brother and myself), the Y, of course, standing for Yetunde.
Thank you for being a reader!
congratulations Yetunde and happy birthday to AvartsyCooking. I wish you and this blog so much more success to come, cant wait to see all the other things you have planned for this blog. Thanks for sharing a pic of yourself too ..the makeup junkie in me wants to ask you whats on your eyes and lip.. very pretty pic!
Hey lady!
Thank you SO much, you have been around for a minute now, so an even extra thanks for you :) Ahh, two makeup junkies, on my eyes, NYX and Smashbox shadows and lips, I honestly can’t remember, but I used a lipstick and NYX gloss.
My sister, thanks again! We could totally be friends irl you know, very similar interests ;D
CONGRATULATIONS!!! i WISH YOUR BLOG BIGGER SUCCESS :-)
Hey you, you’re very welcome ;)
Thanks so much!
Congrat on your second anniversary more grease to your elbow. I enjoy cooking as well is baking am not good at but with all these your recipe I will definitely be a pro soon!! Thanks for all you do
Hi Adeola!
Thank you! Cooking/baking is all gradual, before you know it, like you said, you’ll be a pro! :)
You’re very welcome!
Congrats on 2 years! That’s a big milestone to reach. Much success as you continue. It’s great to see the variety of recipes you’re cooking up.
Hey guys!
Aww, thank you both so much! I just read you hit two years as well last month, ahh congrats are in order for you too! :)
Congratulations on your blog being 2!!!! Your blog has definitely been an inspiration to me and yes, I am very guilty of carrying my computer to the kitchen to try out your recipes and they always come out fantastic. Your site is one of the few that give detailed explanations for the different recipes and I am very grateful for that!!! My birthday too is coming up next month maybe yo can whip up something for me..LOL.
Thank you once again for all the pictures and for giving us something new and exciting to look forward to
Hey Bookie!
Aww, thank you so much! Oooh, another January birthday, yay! Of course I’ll whip up something extra for you… if you can fly down to Chicago to get it, lol ;)
You’re very welcome!!!
Congrats yetty babe, am extremely proud of you, have been a religious and avent reader for quite awhile now. I love what you, I love the dedication and I love your been detailed and adventurous. I guess I should add that u are my soulmate in cookig, gosh do I love to cook or what? So it gladdens my heart to see your blog growing. Keep it up girl, more grease to your elbow. May your avartsy turn into a BRAND pwetty soon babe.
Hi Mobola!
Thank you so so much, I really appreciate it! My sister, a big AMEN to that o, a big AMEN indeed!
Yay!! Congratulations!! :)
Hey you!
Thank you ;)
congratulations!!!
many many more good things to come for you and your blog
Hey lady!
Thank you so much! Amen to that!
Congratulations!
i’ve just discovered your website today and look forward to trying your recipes. I love the way you write. I’m spreading the word already about your website.
Take care
Hi Sarah!
Aww, you did?! Yay! We welcome you with open e-arms!! ;) Thank you, thank you & thank you!!!
Hope to see you around more!
I love the way you write out your recipes. I have a question in regards to using these recipes. In my church’s magazine, we have a section designated for Nigerian recipes and I would like to know if we can use the recipes in the magazine. I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes. I will admit that for our Winter issue, we used your recipes and I wasn’t told until after that that could be illegal especially if I didn’t receive your permission. So if you can, please let me know the terms of usage. I really do love your recipes. It has helped a girl like me who has burned many a pot of water. Thanks again.
Hi Tofunmi!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! (Will send you an email regarding the usage part)
Yetty, yetty…congrats on your blog 2nd year anniversary. How time flies indeed. Can’t believe it’s only 2 years old. It just seems longer. May baba God continue to give you more inspiration and wisdom. thanks for posting your picture. I can’t believe how beautiful you look sha. Beauty + cooking skills= A potential wife material! I’m sure there’s a long queue of suitors in front of your parents’ house. ;)
I hope you’ll be updating regularly, now that we’re about to enter the new year. Because you don’t seem to be doing that anymore. I know you must be busy in your normal life but abeg make you try small sha.
Take care
Hey Wienna!
Where ya been huh?! Aww, lol, thank you so much, I appreciate it!
I’ve been updating regularly o, weekly for that matter, just say you haven’t really been reading enh, it’s okay, I won’t vex :)
Hope to see you around more frequently!
lol…yeye woman. I’ve been around o. This economic climate is taking a toll on everyone but thank God we’re on top of it. Even though i don’t leave comments like i used to do before, i still visit regularly. I was reading all your old postings a few days ago. It just seems to me that you don’t often as you used to sha. But never me o. I just dey yarn rubbish.
Me? Yeye abi? Don’t worry o, you really try ;) I think then I used to update with posts related to tips and stuff like that so it seemed like I updated every few days, but it’s been mostly recipes so far, but going forward, I might punctuate posts with things like that again.
Hope to see more of your comments!
Ohhhh Congratulations!!!!!!! I love your blog and you continue to inspire me with your amazing dishes!
Hey lady!
Aww, thanks so much! So very touching and humbling, thank you :)
Two years? Well done. Blogging on its own can be tasking….food blogging, with pictures….eben more so. More grease to your elbows, you’re doing a fantastic job, many congratulations. Onwards and upwards IJN.
Hey Joxy!
Thanks so much! A big AMEN to that!
Hi Yetunde!
Congratulation n happy birthday in advance!!!!!! Wow AvartsyCooking has really helped me n improved my cooking skills. The pictures and recipes are very clear and easy to understand. Thank u so much for sharing. Thank u thank u thank u!!!! May God strengthen you and increase u in all ur endeavours.
Hey Ib!
Thank you, thank you!! Aww, yay, I love reading that the recipes were able to help someone improve :) You’re so very welcome. AMEN to that o, AMEN!
Thanks again, I really appreciate it!
Congratulations!
Looking to try some recipes already…nice.
Hi!!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy when you try!
hello.. love your blog. Confession: I’m a guy and i hardly ever cook. Now i’m in college and i realize that i’ve been wasting all my money on chinese and McDonald’s, so one day i decided to cook stew and i asked my sis for the recipe. she sent me this link and i actually cooked smoked turkey stew…haha me that could hardly boil rice before..lol. That’s about all I know how to cook right now so I’m cooking it again as I’m typing. Hopefully I’ll get off my lazy behind and learn some more recipes.
Thanks
Hey Jay!
Thank you! Oh wow, big step for you, yay!!! Congrats for that ;) Let me know how the other recipes you try go!
Hope to see you around more!
Yetee,
I just stumbled on this page while looking for “advanced” eforiro recipe. Good to know that this blog is two years old. Congratulations and happy birthday in advance. You look as pretty as your recipes (I have really wanted to see who does these cooking).
Keep up the good job! I am glad it makes you happy (kind of fulfilling a dream by helping many women to fulfill their dream of being a woman).
Do you honor invitations?
Again, where do you buy your assorted- roundabout, towel and all the mede medes. Lol! There are always questions to ask whenever I visit your blog.
Hey Ada!
Aww, thank you so much! :) What kind of invitations did you have in mind?
I usually get assorted meat from the African store, it’s actually a Hispanic store that sells a lot of African food items as well. Lol, ask away, I don’t mind questions!
Child naming, wedding and all sorts. I sure will always invite you even if you do not honor them.
Aww, thank you :)
I have been battling with how to make a perfect meat pie for so long.It such a relief getting the recipe and stepby step instruction here. You are doing a great job wishing you success all round…Its really a good hobby to cook.I love it too! Congratulation on your aniversary
Hey Taiye!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)
Wow! Congrats. I love your blog. Its been very inspiring for me.I come on from time to time to look for new recipes. Keep up the good work. congrats again!
Hey Ijay!
Thank you! We’re about to hit three years in 6 days!