Friday, January 3, 2014

What’s New in 2014?

Dear readers, thank you for helping me ring in another year!

I am thankful for your participation in the Countdown to 2014, whether that was through linking up your recipes or viewing the best recipes of 2013.  Thank you!   If you missed the posts, you can visit them all right here

I am so appreciative that you take time out of your busy days to stop by my little corner on the web.  It is a treat for me.  When I started blogging in 2008 the blog landscape was quite different; very few people were making a living from their blogs, people commented regularly and competition was almost non-existent. It was a lot easier for part-time bloggers to food blog 5+ years ago.  

Now, things look quite different.  Its amazing how Pinterest and professional quality photos change things.  And, although the days of comments are of the past, I am delighted that you are still using recipes you find here, and take the time to pin the recipes that grab your attention.  

So what can you expect from Finding Joy in My Kitchen in 2014?

  • A new logo (stop over and take a peek if you haven’t seen it)!  I love it; didn’t Leah do an outstanding job?!  She captured everything about my blog that I love in one simple logo.   
  • Wholesome ingredients
  • Family friendly recipes from scratch
  • Real photos.  No staging or photoshop here.  I want you to see what you will get when you make the recipe. 
  • Consistency. Weekly I’ll share 2-3 recipes plus a meal plan.

It’s my hope that Finding Joy in My Kitchen will continue to be a place you turn to for dependable recipes that your family will love, and that you too, will find JOY in your kitchen.  Here’s to a great 2014!

21 comments:

  1. I always enjoy your recipes. It's too bad comments are not as abundant. Thanks for continuing to share.

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    1. Thanks, Shonda! It's great to hear from you -- and know that you're still coming around :)

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  2. I'm not much of a commenter but I have used quite a few of your recipes! I like that the ingredients aren't fancy so I usually have them on hand. I appreciate your blog. Happy 2014!

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  3. I love your weekly menu plans and I get lots of great ideas! Thanks for sharing so many delicious and healthy recipes.,.

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    1. Thank you, Lorie. I'm glad you're finding useful recipes and ideas here.

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  4. I have been reading your blog for a few years now. We are fulltime working parents and I always reference your recipes when menu planning. We eat a variation of your baked oatmeal every week and actually had Lazy Sunday casserole tonight (a hubby favorite). I look forward to what you will share in 2014!

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    1. Isn't menu planning a lifesaver when working outside of the home?! I know it is for us, and I am glad that you are finding good ideas here. We love baked oatmeal, and I'm glad we're not the only ones who eat it almost weekly :) And, that Lazy Sunday casserole has to be a favorite of ours too. Blessings in 2014.

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  5. I have followed you for a few years now. I make several of your meatless recipes. You have a wonderful interesting blog. Best wishes in 2014. Best of all GO GREEN!

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    1. Go WHITE!! Wasn't the Rose Bowl amazing?!?!? :)

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  6. I too have followed you for a few years now and SO love your blog!! I can not tell you how many recipes I had made and you are one of my "go to" blogs when meal planning. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication...it is appreciated!!

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    1. Thanks for your sweet encouragement, Meghan.

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  7. Thank you for being consistent. I don't have a blog, but blog hop to check out new recipes.Your blog is one I check frequently. So glad that you will be continuing this next year. I am from Northern California and won't even mention the the weather! Thanks and keep up the good work!

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    1. I bet it is beautiful in Northern CA right about now... we're heading into the coldest temps in at least 20 years :) Enjoy the sun, and thanks for your comment.

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  8. Browsing Pinterest today for a new bread recipe to try and thought...why don't I just head over to FJIMK where it's always dependable? :)

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    1. :) You made me smile, Sara. Thanks. I'd recommend the Wheat Buttermilk Bread or the Oat Version of that bread.... if you haven't tried them yet. Stay warm!!

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  9. Hi -- I rarely comment anywhere, but I did want to take a moment right now to let you know I don't follow pinterest -- but I DO come to your blog almost daily to see if there's anything new up. Have tried numerous recipes and enjoyed each of them. Thanks for taking the time to plan, cook, photograph and post!
    Blessings for the New Year!
    Carolyn Stutz

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  10. Thank you for such a wonderful blog! I have read for many years and I love your recipes. Your photos are great I am glad you aren't going to change that.

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  11. I've read your blog for years and have enjoyed the recipes we've tried. Several of your recipes are routinely in our menu plan. Thanks for continuing to post!
    Karin

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  12. Thank you so much for your blogging! This is my favorite food blog. A friend of yours from college , jackie j. introduced me to it years ago and we have followed faithfully ever since. My kids favorite lunch is your broccoli, black beans and rice!

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  13. I am going to try the meal plans this year, every thing i have made has been wonderful...

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Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to hear from you; especially how you're finding JOY in your kitchen.

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