Passion Ate

Food blogs are borne of passion.

From that first quivering post, a nervous food blogger soon becomes helplessly addicted. Within weeks they are documenting their every meal, excitedly recounting their experiences and studiously contributing to a growing pool of local knowledge and loyal readers.

Passions ebb and wane however, and whilst many food blogs peter out, just as many soldier on. I've been lucky that whenever I feel the energy start to flag, something unexpected happens that puts a smile on my face and some urgency back into my sometimes tired fingers.

I'd been in the midst of a lull until I received an email from Masako of Kei's Kitchen today, alerting me to an article she'd written on her website. Apparently many of the students enrolled in her kaiseki cooking class had mentioned Grab Your Fork, having seen the account of my own experience. This led her to exploring the site and so impressed was she that she's written a wonderful review of this very site.

It's certainly made my day (or week, or month, or year perhaps!) and her detailed observations articulate why so many people do enjoy food blogs. The sentiments of her piece tie in nicely with Ed's latest post on traditional media vs food bloggers too.

And whilst I am very appreciative of the comments, feedback and media exposure that this site has received over the years, I urge you, reader, to leave a comment on all those blogs you frequent and enjoy. A little encouragement goes a long way and you may just make someone else's day.

EDIT 12:41am 25/10/07: About ten minutes after I hit "publish" and headed out the door I realised I had forgotten to thank you, dear reader, and all the comments you have contributed over the years. I have my wonderful regular readers and I'm also grateful to the passersby who happen upon a post and leave a brief message, feedback or information update. So thank you. Now pass it on :)