"those who don't believe in magic will never find it"
roald dahl
Blogging about food has let me share my passion, continue to learn and has connected me with new friends. When I started blogging, I dreamed about working in the food world full-time. I read all the food blogs I could find, I watched all the food shows, I read Julie & Julia and other food memoirs and immersed myself in food culture. And its grip on me has not loosened.
"it takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are"
ee cummings
In these past four years, I've learned more about cooking, my camera and basic knife skills than I ever expected. My life has changed in many ways. I was a stay-at-home mom; now I'm about to step into my dream job. I took my health for granted; now I'm a cancer survivor. I've visited Paris for a weekend and spent a week in Mexico learning about food and travel. I've studied Basic Cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu and learned about making pictures from Penny de Los Santos.
And through it all, you, my readers have become my friends. I’ve learned from you. You’ve encouraged me with a virtual hug when I needed it. And you’ve inspired me in so many ways.
I have had this quote on my wall at work since the day I found it on another food blog. While sipping my coffee, I'd glance at it and remind myself that life is short, to live my dream and share my passion. I will continue to do that, and I hope you will too. Live authentically. Be who you are. Share your life. Love what you do. Keep in touch!
~Shari
whiskfoodblog[at]gmail[dot]com
Here is only a sampling of some of my fond memories from the past four years:
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Consommé Madrilène (Chilled Consommé with Red Peppers and Tomatoes)
(Whisk Wednesdays)
Caramel Cake with Caramelized Butter Frosting and Spun Sugar
(Daring Bakers)
Santa and Snowman Milkshakes
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Lenox Almond Biscotti
(Tuesdays with Dorie)
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Floating Islands
(Tuesdays with Dorie)
French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze
(Tuesdays with Dorie)
Veal Stock
(Whisk Wednesdays)
Carrot Cake
(Tuesdays with Dorie)
Crème renversée au caramel (Reversed caramel cream)
(Whisk Wednesdays)
Horchata
(Bringing Mexico Home)
I will never forget Blogging the Art of French Cooking and the marathon hours that went into putting together this web-based companion that works alongside Julia Child's classic cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I. I assembled hundreds of inspiring pictures and engaging articles written by you: the worldwide food blogging community about the recipes from this book with the hope that this project would offer something new to Julia Child fans.
"wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen"
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21 comments:
Congratulations on your new job, Shari!
Your blog (and this post in particular) are very inspiring. Thanks for all of the wonderful recipes, photos, and especially the little background stories. I've enjoyed it all, and I'm gad you're not planning to delete this blog - I know I'l be coming back to it when I want to cook something special.
I felt sad when I read this -- but thanks for not deleting it!! It's my go-to Recipe Book! Congrats on your new venture!
Congrats! I'll miss your posts, but best of luck to you!!!
Congratulations Shari! You truly are an inspiration.
Congratulations and best wishes, Shari. You have the opportunity to pursue your dream--you can't ask for more than that.
I'll miss your posts, but I'm thrilled for your success.
Carole xoxo
Dear Shari -
HUGE congratulations and round of hugs! Chef B and I send you our best. Rock this LIFE!
Coco
Congrats on the job and getting to live out your dream!
The manifesto made me stop because yesterday I posted an entry on goals and my goal wall I made at home and this exact manifesto sits in the middle of it :)
Think positive things and positive things will come your way.
Congratulations and best of luck to you!! anne of anniebakes
It's the day after first reading this post and I am kind of in mourning at your news that the blog has reached its end of life. I am glad it will still remain 'out there'. A wonderful legacy of your body of work so far.
Shari, best of luck to you in your new job! So glad you are following your dream.
Congratulations! This is exciting news.
Shari. Congrats!!! All the best. We will miss you.
Congratulations on your the new job!
You're blog has inspired me in more ways then one. I will truly miss you posting.
Good luck on your new job!
Amanda
aww, so sorry to hear that even though i haven't been by in so long! But, the beauty of all of this is that you get to do YOU and pursue your life in full! That's one thing NOT to be sad about. Congrats to you in your new adventure. Paris and Mexico are amazing -- two of my favorite places in the world.
Bes to luck to you and say hi when you can!
Bren @ Flanboyant Eats™
http://www.flanboyanteats.com
Congratulations. :) I will miss your updates but you will move on to do great things. Take care. <3
Congratulations! I will miss your beautiful posts, but what an awesome opportunity in your life. Best wishes!
Congratulations Shari!! That's awesome news. I'm sad to see you go, but I'll be visiting your blog, glad you're keeping it up!
Congratulations! Inspiring blog and post.
I wish you all the best!
Never stop to dream, and always reach for the moon!
Aww, this is absolutely heartbreaking! All the best for the future!
the reversed caramel creame is my all time favourite
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