tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post7234834263234976635..comments2023-09-18T05:19:39.233-07:00Comments on SPCookieQueen: I'm a crappy blogger and I'm okay with it! Join me on the D list.Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-72639242682370084482012-05-01T21:12:48.557-07:002012-05-01T21:12:48.557-07:00Thank you for saying what a "start-up" b...Thank you for saying what a "start-up" blogger as myself has been thinking! We shouldn't be taking this so seriously. It's just a fun way to share our love and passion of food with others!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-59208137368385045072011-09-01T19:34:40.034-07:002011-09-01T19:34:40.034-07:00Gina, I read this post again because I couldn'...Gina, I read this post again because I couldn't remember if I commented the first time round and glad to find out that I did. Well, I'm going to comment again (5 months later) to tell you this. I can still count the awards I've been given on two fingers, I don't follow people just because they follow me, I don't really play the return-my-comment game, I've religiously stayed away from bloggers who aren't genuine and just don't 'fit' with my life values, no one sends me free products to review or give away, I don't have a single Food Porn gallery nor badge to display (even you have one here!), and I don't try to be anyone but myself and guess what? Out of that conscious effort, I've actually made FRIENDS...I mean real friends out of bloggers with the same ideals! Now I know that I've made the right choices, and as far as I'm concerned, that's what being an A-lister is all about. Even with your rants and all, YOU are a true A-lister to me, Gina! (stop being so modest about it...).<br /><br />Missing you loads and loads! Stay well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634978698718844851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-56210914665371252422011-04-22T10:18:43.891-07:002011-04-22T10:18:43.891-07:00This post is hilarious! I have been somewhat of a...This post is hilarious! I have been somewhat of a slacker when it comes to blogging lately because life has been super busy. And I decided a long time ago that life trumped comments, followers, and all that jazz. I love the honesty in this post and I'd be proud to be on your list :)Lawyer Loves Lunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897781349849798723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-57435281153043663882011-04-20T15:59:09.194-07:002011-04-20T15:59:09.194-07:00Loved this post! I was struggling with some frustr...Loved this post! I was struggling with some frustration too regarding the popularity contest aspect of blogging and had to take a break for awhile to regroup. Many of the things you say are things I've said before and it's nice to hear from others that feel the same.<br />Keep on doing what you're doing if you're enjoying it...that's all that matters. Lots of support here!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232312651950176596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-58455267131425004452011-04-20T15:51:31.044-07:002011-04-20T15:51:31.044-07:00I love this. Thanks so much for writing such an ho...I love this. Thanks so much for writing such an honest post. I've been blogging for a year, and honestly never thought it would be so much work. When I feel frustrated I try to remind myself that I never thought anyone would read my posts. I really appreciate the people who do stop and read what I've written, and the few comments I get are basically my reward.Lynn @ I'll Have What She's Havinghttp://whatsheshaving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-19300264114994968052011-04-14T13:31:28.241-07:002011-04-14T13:31:28.241-07:00Hi Gina- I want to say a big grazie for this super...Hi Gina- I want to say a big grazie for this super honest and super funny post! I was giggling through most of it. Please don't stop blogging. You are so talented and your photos are gorgeous! I started my blog for fun and to provide food memories for my kids. Being hit with an illness so quickly made me realize what really is important. I am grateful for my blog for it is also how I met all of you wonderful food lovers that make me smile:)(PS: I've given up on FG and TS b/c don't have the time:)love you Gina!!!Savoring Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602505945727031654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-82201736507360082412011-04-14T10:52:24.188-07:002011-04-14T10:52:24.188-07:00I wish I could walk through your door and hug you....I wish I could walk through your door and hug you. What a fantastic work of prose. If by saying you'll provide "content," you mean continuing to write like that; by all means. The blogs I follow are the ones that are written well. I guess it's what comes out of being an English major. :)<br /><br />"...declined to acquiesce to their request..." You Pirates fan, you. :)<br /><br />Don't you dare stop writing. I WILL come find you if you do.<br /><br />Love,<br />another D-listed, point-and-shoot, foodgawker-hates-me bloggerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752458901614211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-59355668541650202672011-04-13T17:58:10.866-07:002011-04-13T17:58:10.866-07:00Hi Gina,
I think you have a great blog. And you c...Hi Gina,<br /><br />I think you have a great blog. And you certainly are not a crappy blogger! Please put me on any list your on and I'll be happy to be there with you. <br /><br />ChristineChristine's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667351264908715753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-82803156417171481212011-04-13T07:50:06.859-07:002011-04-13T07:50:06.859-07:00LOL! this is funny and so true, you gotta spend t...LOL! this is funny and so true, you gotta spend time, money and some begging to get attention for this food blogging and for most other jobs for that matterSuzannehttp://www.you-made-that.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-54176208603195240622011-04-12T13:49:26.294-07:002011-04-12T13:49:26.294-07:00Lol, Gina! You rock - I came over here to see if n...Lol, Gina! You rock - I came over here to see if now that you're the cookie queen whether I could find a meatball recipe because I knew if anyone had a great traditional recipe it would be you! And the fact that I am one of your biggest fans (since way back in blogosphere time) and am 4 days late commenting on your post - should be proof that you can add me and my P&S to the D list! Luv ya :) Send me your family meatball recipe, please - I know you have one.She's Cookin' https://www.blogger.com/profile/01750885027562943485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-47710721966288105772011-04-12T10:44:11.444-07:002011-04-12T10:44:11.444-07:00Gina -- If you're on the D List, I'm on th...Gina -- If you're on the D List, I'm on the F List, hahaha, so put me on the D List for a step up :)<br /><br />Shelly, Nibbles of TidbitsShelly Borrellhttp://www.ineedtext.com/FoodBlog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-32118697865840771482011-04-11T23:35:56.343-07:002011-04-11T23:35:56.343-07:00I absolutely adore this post. I feel like this qui...I absolutely adore this post. I feel like this quite often when I am blogging. I must admit, I'm not the busiest, but I probably have the least artistic eye when it comes to photos... But, I love to blog because I love to cook. Now, if I could just love to frame my pictures so they looked as good as they tasted...twistedkitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243232543202564352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-23460024904254305752011-04-11T22:38:08.345-07:002011-04-11T22:38:08.345-07:00Gina-I have always enjoyed your blog since day one...Gina-I have always enjoyed your blog since day one, and you were one of the first whom I have met, and for nearly a year now, kept in touch with, hardly ever missing a post. <br />Please don't even consider giving up.<br /><br />You contribute so much to the food blogging community, and are there for all of us. Your dishes and desserts are always are wonderful, and your photos of them are worthy to be in any "food porn" site. I don't know how they determine which photos are worthy to be accepted, because I honestly have not tried to join any of them. Personally, I feel a sense of pride with my foods and photos of them, and I don't want, or have to be compared to anyone.<br /> <br />I'm not striving to get noticed by any of those sites. They should come to me, and I shouldn't have to be asked to get accepted, unless there's something in it for me. <br /><br />Gina, don't torture yourself over something so trivial, you came a long way, as we all have, and I appreciate your hard work, your honesty, and your own creativity. That is what really counts, and just look at all the friends you've made along the way. I love you, for who you are, and you will always be on the A list for me.<br /><br />I will not join you on the D list, and you certainly do not belong on there...cheer up, there's always a "reason" for everything, and it's good to let your feelings out. Others can share with you, but don't waste any precious time on these matters, just do what makes you happy, and do your best that makes others happy, as well. You have a lot to offer, so be proud of that!<br />xoxoElisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06067009428999484965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-5714203252744460922011-04-11T13:25:56.186-07:002011-04-11T13:25:56.186-07:00This was one of the most refreshing posts I've...This was one of the most refreshing posts I've read in a good while! Class A rant that rings true from the first syllable! Haha! You go, girl! Stick around, though. The blogging world needs a good, honest comeuppance every now and then! Now, back to that cooking and baking thing ...Susanhttp://thespicegarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-60936833868524936902011-04-11T11:03:39.139-07:002011-04-11T11:03:39.139-07:00Gina, so many commenters have said it well before ...Gina, so many commenters have said it well before me, but I love coming here because you are yourself! I never once thought you are a D-Lister unless you mean you are "damn funny". This is a great post and I think many of us feel the same way, only difference is you had the nerve to write it down. I started my blog for my kids. They were the once that encouraged me to write down many of my recipes and are the main reason why I keep going. Of course it is hard not to get caught up in all the hype with the foodporn sites, but many times when I receive rejection from them, I end up getting the most comments. Go figure. I cook and blog for my family and I enjoy the people I have met along the way, if that means I'm not the "popular" clique so be it. I hope you'll continue to blog, I thoroughly enjoy coming here to visit :o)Susi's Kochen und Backenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-55667035027697338952011-04-11T08:09:00.189-07:002011-04-11T08:09:00.189-07:00Gina, I feel your passion in this post. Just to le...Gina, I feel your passion in this post. Just to let you know that I'll join you on the D list anytime! D for Ms. Dynamite ;-). Aaah... who really cares about rocking the world anyway? You and I can both say, 'Been there, done that!'. Now we are just doing things that make us truly happy, and will write about it no matter who are around to notice. You got that, sista?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634978698718844851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-30289459577641739572011-04-10T20:54:38.742-07:002011-04-10T20:54:38.742-07:00Oh how I love, love, love this post. Personally I...Oh how I love, love, love this post. Personally I would never consider you a D-lister, but I totally get where you are coming from. I feel like most of the time I am just muddling my way through, hoping to high heavens that my crappy photos don't drive people away in drives. I have had numerous photos rejected that now I just don't bother with most of them any more. I would be proud to be on the list with you.All That's Left Are The Crumbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855568038873399319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-5039310161706833352011-04-10T11:36:46.251-07:002011-04-10T11:36:46.251-07:00As far as I'm concerned, the D-List is where i...As far as I'm concerned, the D-List is where it's at! We may be the nerds eating in the back of the cafeteria, but at least we're together. Let's go play D&D in my mom's basement, guys!C&C Cakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104837180740026550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-21166704768734433742011-04-10T09:38:53.103-07:002011-04-10T09:38:53.103-07:00Love it, Gina!! You're totally right. The big...Love it, Gina!! You're totally right. The big name bloggers who make lots of money spend hours and hours on their blogs. They cultivate an image. You're my favorite kind of blogger because you're real. You say it like it is. I love reading your posts and I love being friends with you!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344806302103046159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-46332104202125922212011-04-10T04:09:06.695-07:002011-04-10T04:09:06.695-07:00I love this post!Blogging has become like high sch...I love this post!Blogging has become like high school cliques. I think you have a wonderful blog jam packed with great recipes, info and photos. I will be back and hope you continue to visit me!!!Maris (In Good Taste)http://ingoodtasteblog.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-40423645385018251202011-04-09T21:23:42.477-07:002011-04-09T21:23:42.477-07:00First time when I came to your blog I was blown aw...First time when I came to your blog I was blown away by your content, your beautiful photos and amazing recipe! <br />It is sad when people loose them self in this blogging world, and you can see right away that it is not the same..on the other hand you my friend, you are VIP class and you will always be on a A list. We all love and enjoy your kind comments and your blog!!!<br />So thank you for being you and please do continue!!!!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183466872546715233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-79564825938574464722011-04-09T15:35:12.039-07:002011-04-09T15:35:12.039-07:00Larazo is right, be yourself! I have been posting ...Larazo is right, be yourself! I have been posting food for my friends and family and a few began following me, the sincere blogs still follow you, but I do understand wanting to stop...there are many who do make it a popularity contest...not me, I am a retired cook who just wanted to document my own food passion...love this post!Chef Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198603107302675448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-91201239033002130172011-04-09T14:04:52.130-07:002011-04-09T14:04:52.130-07:00Oh Gina, you can't stop blogging! You were on...Oh Gina, you can't stop blogging! You were one of the first blogs I read when I started blogging, and if you don't blog I won't get to feel like I'm sitting across the table with you chatting about what delicious treat or meal you have given us today. You are an A plus lister in my book!<br />I think it was Katrina who said it well above, I'm a hobby blogger. At the beginning I think I wanted more, and when I was frequently rejected by the foodporn sites (still am...) it really bothered me. I started trying to take photos with " them" in mind. But I didn't really like my new photos. Now I'm doing it for me. I'm cooking what appeals to me instead of what holiday or season is coming up. And I'm happier!<br />We are right now in the car heading home from Yosimite and I haven't blogged or commented in a week. A few months ago I would have worried that I needed to get on the computer and add content and comments, however I've had a week off and am refreshed and eager to return to my blog world. I missed you guys! <br />I'll be honored to join your list!! XOXO!Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12340785398925878149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-61129064970748276932011-04-09T13:04:19.906-07:002011-04-09T13:04:19.906-07:00Gina, I love u! If you're on the D-list, then ...Gina, I love u! If you're on the D-list, then I'm on the E-List lol! I have also been contemplating whether or not to continue blogging. You hit all the right spots on this post. I get it girl.Emme @Food Sambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295322577680554537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-64063135358964633242011-04-09T12:24:03.733-07:002011-04-09T12:24:03.733-07:00I made a biggol post! Dang you blogger!!
Lately I...I made a biggol post! Dang you blogger!!<br /><br />Lately I have been happy as a spectator. With my husband away, my children driving me batty ....err keeping me busy I just don't have time. I cook nearly every day, shizz I would blog about, but I just don't feel like it. I find watching the brain rotting Real Housewives of ATL/NYC/Joisey above writing a blog post. I started blogging to be apart of a community of people who loves food and are passionate as I knew no one who cared like I do. Way before I blogged, my husband and I would take photos of the meals I cooked and eventually we posted them to FB/myspace and then people would ask for recipes and my blogging career was born. Some times I wish I didn't read into improving my blog, because it felt too much pressure. Only recently I started sending photos to sites and only serious eats accept them. I respect serious eats so much, love the articles and the community. One other has, too, but rejected A LOT. Oh well, I don't give a damn if they reject me, I am more sad if my child says a sauce or stew I made was yucky because they saw a carrot or a sliver of an onion lol. Anyway, this post IS refreshing and a lot of people feel the same! YOU ARE NOT on the D-LIST! You're A-list in my book. Add this heffa to the d-list: mamawithflavor.blogspot.comSommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11982366863485663933noreply@blogger.com