friends, my heart is so full.

last week your friendly neighborhood food blogger who, for several years when asked the “you’re already a grownup so you better get it together already” version of “what do you want to be when you grow up” has shrugged and said “well, ideally food blogging but we’ll see”, was nominated for a saveur blog award.

boy oh boy is it a wonderful feeling to be recognized for something you’ve worked hard on, taken risks with, and put all your heart and energy into. here’s to making something out of nothing and getting everything in return. thank you so very much to those that nominated me. the love and support of the people in my life is truly the number one thing that allows this blog to run.

it is such an honor just to be nominated, but i would love love it if you could take a minute to vote for me for “best new voice” in this year’s awards!! (look, i even made you a cake!) voting is going on now through september 12 so vote early and often or whatever and you will make for one happy little me.

thank you, i love you

-kara