A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from AvartsyCooking!
What a year, right? I feel like I’ve been on a whirlwind of a ride in 2011, my personal life took me away from the blog far more than I intended. I was here and then I wasn’t here, but you guys were still there and I love you all for that. I know it sounds cheesy, I mean, we don’t really know each other, but we kinda e-know each other right? ;)
I always said I could never be a teacher, but inadvertently, I’ve become one! I always said I didn’t have the patience to be one, but with the blog, I get to answer so many different questions and since I’m a very detailed person, I like to provide detailed answers and with that, comes patience.
This has just been an amazing year and I wish I could say a personal thank you to each of you, (wherever you are!) for being there;
- to those of you that rarely comment, but when I haven’t blogged in a few weeks, leave a comment or email me asking if all is well. I e-see you and appreciate you!
- to those of your that email me, telling me how much the site has helped and improved your cooking or restored your confidence, your words are the ultimate compliment to me. It re-affirms my blogging.
- to those of you that say the site is restoring/uniting families, I laugh initially, but looking at the bigger picture, I can understand where it’s coming from and being deeply appreciated is more than I could ask for.
- to those that comment, thereby keeping the conversation going, my heart wells up with love for you. Even when I don’t have a chance to respond to your comment the same day, you come back the next day or day after to see my response and ask a follow up question, babyyy, that blows my mind.
- to the those who read and never comment, I know you lurk and it’s okay. Prefer not to ask a question in such a public forum, please email me (yetunde@avartsycooking.com). No question is ever too silly for me to answer. If you don’t know and I know, I’ll most definitely share.
- to those of you who have sent in photos of your dishes, it’s very flattering to me that you would take the time to honor my request by taking a photo and emailing it to me. I fall short of words on this one.
- to those of you that recommend the site to others, man oh man. What do I say? I mean, that you think of the site as a great resource enough to tell someone else about it is very humbling. I can’t thank you enough for that.
- to those of you that send me recipe requests, (my list is a mile long and growing!), your confidence in me by putting in a request floors me, (your patience too is amazing, because we both know, the turnaround for the requests takes a minute on my part :)
- to those of you who come at me with negativity; know that I recognize that my brand is my site and my comments are my brand and once certain things are put out there, it’s hard to take back, much more start explaining the how’s and the why’s of how a response came to be. If you don’t like something, just close the page.
- to the photo and recipe stealers, my goodness?! That right-click function is a beast!
Whatever category you fall into, as the year rapidly draws to a close, I would sincerely like to wish you and your families an amazing Christmas and a blessed New Year.
No more recipes for this year. The saga continues in 2012 ;) *Bear hugs all around!*
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Keep up the very good work. God bless you. U have been a blessing to my kitchen this year. Compliments of the season, cheers *double hug*
Hey Oluwanifemi!
Thank you and AMEN! God bless you too! I’m glad I was able to help! Hugs right back!
Dude! Your website is getting some of us “all book, no domestication” chicks a couple inches closer to marriage. No joke. I don’t know you, and I love you. :)
Thanks for the help!
Hey Nnenna!
LOL! Aww, I love that and I love you right back!
You’re most welcome! :)
I rated you 10 stars. I love to read your blog when I am not busy. I also wish a Merry Christmas for you and your family.
Hey Jenn!
Thank you! Hope your Christmas day was great!
Hey Yetunde, Merry Christmas to you and your family…you know i love avartsycooking.com, and i cant wait to see all the things you are going to do with it in 2012. God bless and happy new year.
Ladyy!
Been a minute! Hope you’ve been good. I know and its always very much appreciated ;)
Same to you!
Thanks so much for adding spice to my kitchen. I truly appreciate u. Merry Xmas and happy cooking
Aww, thank you! Always glad to be of help. You’re appreciated in return :)
Same to you!
I have enjoyed visiting your website and learned more than a few tips. Thanks for painstakingly taking time to post step by step instructions and pictures. They have been more helpful than you can imagine. I look forward to more awesome recipes and directions from you in 2012. Thanks again!
Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year in advance! Cheers!
RB!
Thank you, that’s humbling to hear! Hope your Christmas day was fun and Happy New Year to you too!
thank you. Merry christmas to you too.
I emailed you few days ago and still didn’t answer my email. Did you received it?
Hope you had a great day! I got your email, haven’t yet had a chance to respond. Will do so soon.
Love your blog, cannot wait for the site to be up and running and certainly cannot wait for the recipes for next year cos I know you are going to hit the ground/New Year running :D
Happy New Year to you and yours MUAH!!!
Amina!!!!
My sister, thank you!!! I love your products! Congrats on the launch of your site! Hope you will be shipping to the states too?!
Happy New Year right back!
Yeti my love! Wat can i say dat uv not heard severally? I can vividly remember d first time i came across ur blog,since den iv been addicted. My whole family feels ur impact in our menu. We went to a chinese restaurant on xmas day n i wished i could cook some dishes there and my husband said”why not ask yetunde your friend to teach you” see how we all hold you in such high esteem. For every second you spend educating us,may d Almighty God bless u abundantly and grant you more wisdom. I look forward to more brain stirring recipes (including the cake decoration u promised me).Happy new year and have a swell 2012!
Amaka my darling!
Aww, that is so flattering to know! Omgosh, I’m can’t stop smiling! Amen o, my sister, amen!
I didn’t forget the cake decoration, it’s still on my list. Happy New Year to you and your family too!
Happy New Year to you. I’m excited to see what new recipes you have in store for us especially for the peppersoup recipe. I didnt know you were also a January baby…My birthday is January 9. Hope you have a splendid birthday filled with God’s wonderful blessings
Hey Bukky!
Same to you!! I’m excited too for the posts I have planned! Yes o, capricorn season is in full effect! Happy belated birthday!
Amen and thank you! :)