Blogversary…Blogirthday… It’s been a year

March 14, 2009 · 64 comments

Well, it snuck right past me, but as it turns out, last Monday was the first anniversary of this blog. Sure, there were a few orphan posts predating March 9th, 2008, but that was when I resolved to turn this blog into something more than a haphazard repository of my culinary pontifications.

As such (and because it’s my birthday), I’m headed to New Orleans for a few days of rain and relaxation. Fear not though, I’ve queued up posts for each day that I’m gone so you don’t get bored. I’ve also gathered a few stats for all you numbers junkies.

There have been 241 posts since this blog went live; that’s about 1 post every 1.5 days. You’ve commented on those posts 3,373 times; about 14 comments per post. Best of all, over a quarter million of you have felt it worth while to check out this blog, and considering that 20% of that number have come by in the past month, I have big hopes for the future:-)

Thanks for making this such a fun endeavor!

  • http://souvlakiforthesoul.com/ Peter G

    Congratulations and well deserved Marc! Happy Bloggiversary!

  • http://souvlakiforthesoul.com Peter G

    Congratulations and well deserved Marc! Happy Bloggiversary!

  • http://www.rosas-yummy-yums.blogspot.com/ Rosa

    Happy Blogiversary! Keep up with the great work!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  • http://www.rosas-yummy-yums.blogspot.com Rosa

    Happy Blogiversary! Keep up with the great work!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  • http://bigboldbeautifulfood.blogspot.com/ Ninette

    Happy blogiversary. I joined the food blog world a couple months ago, and yours was one of the first blogs I saw. Thanks for the great photo tips and for your food sensibility. Great marketing of your site too!

  • http://bigboldbeautifulfood.blogspot.com/ Ninette

    Happy blogiversary. I joined the food blog world a couple months ago, and yours was one of the first blogs I saw. Thanks for the great photo tips and for your food sensibility. Great marketing of your site too!

  • http://easydoesitrecipes.blogspot.com/ Christelle

    Happy Blogiversary!! :) )))))))))
    May your wonderfull blog delight us for many more years! :)

  • http://easydoesitrecipes.blogspot.com/ Christelle

    Happy Blogiversary!! :) )))))))))
    May your wonderfull blog delight us for many more years! :)

  • http://foodalogue.com/ Joan Nova

    Congratulations on a job well done. Enjoy New Orleans.

  • http://foodalogue.com Joan Nova

    Congratulations on a job well done. Enjoy New Orleans.

  • http://manggy.blogspot.com/ Manggy

    Hee, thanks for the statistics, Marc :P Happy blog birthday, more power to the blog, and enjoy your Nawlins trip!

  • http://manggy.blogspot.com Manggy

    Hee, thanks for the statistics, Marc :P Happy blog birthday, more power to the blog, and enjoy your Nawlins trip!

  • http://elrasbaking.blogspot.com/ elra

    Happy Blog Anniversary Marc! Keep up the good work!
    And enjoy your trip.
    Elra

  • http://elrasbaking.blogspot.com elra

    Happy Blog Anniversary Marc! Keep up the good work!
    And enjoy your trip.
    Elra

  • http://stickygooeycreamychewy.blogspot.com/ Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,C

    Congrats on a terrific year Marc! You’ve certainly turned this blog into something special! I wish you much success in the years to come. Have a great time in The Big Easy!

  • http://stickygooeycreamychewy.blogspot.com Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy

    Congrats on a terrific year Marc! You’ve certainly turned this blog into something special! I wish you much success in the years to come. Have a great time in The Big Easy!

  • wallye

    Congrats! Also Happy Bday!

  • wallye

    Congrats! Also Happy Bday!

  • http://chefholly.typepad.com/holly_hadsell_el_hajji/2009/03/foodalogue-stop-india.html Holly

    Happy Birthday to both of you. I think you already know that no recipes is one of my favorite blogs. Bring back some stories and recipes from NOLA.

  • http://chefholly.typepad.com/holly_hadsell_el_hajji/2009/03/foodalogue-stop-india.html Holly

    Happy Birthday to both of you. I think you already know that no recipes is one of my favorite blogs. Bring back some stories and recipes from NOLA.

  • http://www.palatetopen.com/ Jen

    Happy blogversary & birthday! You have lots to celebrate :) Enjoy your trip!

  • http://www.palatetopen.com/ Jen

    Happy blogversary & birthday! You have lots to celebrate :) Enjoy your trip!

  • http://www.sugarbar.org/ diva

    おめでとうございます!
    :) congrats on the blogversary marc :) have a great trip and come back quick to make more food that i can ogle at. x

  • http://www.sugarbar.org diva

    おめでとうございます!
    :) congrats on the blogversary marc :) have a great trip and come back quick to make more food that i can ogle at. x

  • http://sushiday.com/ Allison Day

    Happy birthday to you and your blog! Your blog has easily become one of my favorites since I found it not long ago. Enjoy your well-deserved trip to New Orleans! :)

  • http://sushiday.com Allison Day

    Happy birthday to you and your blog! Your blog has easily become one of my favorites since I found it not long ago. Enjoy your well-deserved trip to New Orleans! :)

  • http://www.practicallydone.com/ helen

    Happy birthday to both! Here’s to a job well done and hopes of many, many more milestones to come! Have a fabulous trip, and come home (to your blog) with photos please!

  • http://newlywedcooking.blogspot.com/ sharon

    Happy Birthday! It’s hard to believe it’s your blog’s 1st blogiversary. You’re so professional and talented. Enjoy New Orleans!

  • http://www.practicallydone.com helen

    Happy birthday to both! Here’s to a job well done and hopes of many, many more milestones to come! Have a fabulous trip, and come home (to your blog) with photos please!

  • http://newlywedcooking.blogspot.com sharon

    Happy Birthday! It’s hard to believe it’s your blog’s 1st blogiversary. You’re so professional and talented. Enjoy New Orleans!

  • http://www.slim-shoppin.com/ Jennifer

    Happy Birthday Marc!! And happy blog anniversary.

    We have a few things in common. My 1 year blog anniversary is in a few weeks and my birthday is in 5 days. Rock on pisces!!

  • http://www.slim-shoppin.com Jennifer

    Happy Birthday Marc!! And happy blog anniversary.

    We have a few things in common. My 1 year blog anniversary is in a few weeks and my birthday is in 5 days. Rock on pisces!!

  • http://www.sweetsfoods.com/ Gera @ SweetsFoods

    Big Congrats Marc Happy Birthday!!! and Happy Blogversary also!!!
    Keep up with your awesome-gorgeous posts :)

    Cheers,
    Gera

  • http://www.sweetsfoods.com/ Gera @ SweetsFoods

    Big Congrats Marc Happy Birthday!!! and Happy Blogversary also!!!
    Keep up with your awesome-gorgeous posts :)

    Cheers,
    Gera

  • http://food.lizsteinberg.com/ Liz

    Congrats!

  • http://food.lizsteinberg.com Liz

    Congrats!

  • http://onlinepastrychef.wordpress.com/ Jenni

    Happy Birthday/Anniversary, Marc! Have a Swell Time in the Big Easy:)

    And Happy Birthday to you, too!

  • http://onlinepastrychef.wordpress.com Jenni

    Happy Birthday/Anniversary, Marc! Have a Swell Time in the Big Easy:)

    And Happy Birthday to you, too!

  • http://fivestarfoodie.blogspot.com/ Natasha – 5 Star Foodie

    Happy blogoversary and happy birthday! Have a wonderful time in New Orleans!

  • http://fivestarfoodie.blogspot.com Natasha – 5 Star Foodie

    Happy blogoversary and happy birthday! Have a wonderful time in New Orleans!

  • http://www.whiskblog.com/ Shari

    Congratulations! Hard to believe it’s only been 1 year. Imagine what more you can do! Happy birthday! Have fun in New Orleans!

  • http://www.whiskblog.com/ Shari

    Congratulations! Hard to believe it’s only been 1 year. Imagine what more you can do! Happy birthday! Have fun in New Orleans!

  • http://www.figandcherry.com/ Christie @ Fig & Cherry

    Woo hoo! Happy Blogiversary Marc!

    I’m heading to NYC in October this year – would love to catch up with you :)

  • http://www.figandcherry.com Christie @ Fig & Cherry

    Woo hoo! Happy Blogiversary Marc!

    I’m heading to NYC in October this year – would love to catch up with you :)

  • http://www.kalofagas.ca/ Peter

    Congrats Marc…you’re on a good road!

  • http://www.kalofagas.ca Peter

    Congrats Marc…you’re on a good road!

  • http://tastewiththeeyes.blogspot.com/ Lori Lynn

    YAY for you Marc, and best wishes for continued success. You have an interesting and unique voice. It is always a pleasure and worthwhile to visit your site.
    Lori Lynn

  • http://tastewiththeeyes.blogspot.com/ Lori Lynn

    YAY for you Marc, and best wishes for continued success. You have an interesting and unique voice. It is always a pleasure and worthwhile to visit your site.
    Lori Lynn

  • http://constableslarder.blogspot.com/ Giff

    congrats marc :) it’s a great blog, and it’s been a pleasure getting to know you in New York

  • http://constableslarder.blogspot.com Giff

    congrats marc :) it’s a great blog, and it’s been a pleasure getting to know you in New York

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