my blog's two today=)

last year i completely overlooked my blog's first birthday, the neglectful blog-mommy i was. this year i thought i'd celebrate and talk a little on how this blog came to be.

weeks prior to my blog's inception, i hardly knew what blogging was. my friend missy had a blog for her family, and when i became passionate about animal-friendly eating, she encouraged me to start one to share my recipes. so i did. here was my original header:

i have to laugh at how impersonal my first post was - i just slapped up a recipe for vegan pizza and that was that. but when i started following other food bloggers, i found myself inspired by those who shared more of their personal lives, and this space evolved into a place for me to share and connect.

though i no longer label myself vegan or vegetarian, i still prefer to prepare and eat animal-friendly meals, so the title will stay - for now.=)

my sincerest thanks to everyone who supports and encourages this blog. i'm grateful for every thought you contribute, and as a small token of my appreciation, i'm hosting a fun little giveaway - details to come later in the week!