When I started my blog almost a year ago, I never thought that I would be participating in a challenge to discover the next food blog star. And now, thanks to Foodbuzz, I am one of nearly 2,000 contestants competing for a $10,000 prize. This first challenge: to define myself as a blogger and make it clear why I have what it takes to be the next food blog star.
To answer those questions, I return to why I started this blog in the first place. I wanted to share my passion for food with my son and introduce him to the world beyond the “children’s menu.” Realizing that it is up to my husband and me to expose him to different ingredients, cuisines and cultures, I embarked on the journey that has become itsy bitsy foodies.
My blog has become just that: a journey, not a destination. Through my blog, I continue to learn about foods, meet new people and share my family’s experiences in the kitchen. I have also discovered my niche for contributing to my local community, hosting cooking classes for kids and helping to make an impact on kids’ and families’ lives.
All of the recipes on my blog are what my family, including my almost two-year old son, has eaten. My goal is to feature intriguing and accessible recipes that will resonate with families around the world. I realize that every child is different, that some kids are pickier than others and that not every meal will be a success. And yet I believe that if you make the kitchen a warm, inviting, interesting and fun place, chances are that your family will want to sample the foods that you offer.
My family has thoroughly enjoyed eating all of the food including plants, featured on my blog, and I hope that you and your family will, too! Here is a re-cap of some of my family’s favorites from the recipe archives and of some of my favorite itsy bitsy foodies moments (so far!):
{Oh the joy and feeling of accomplishment when your child asks for seconds of pasta loaded with tomatoes and spinach, or homemade chicken sausage stuffed with chopped spinach!}
