Inspiring blogger? Who, me?

Many thanks to fsszj of Household arts and science fame for awarding me the Inspiring Blog Award.

It’s an honor to be recognized by a person like fssz.  Her blog is the epitome of the art of home management. She covers such topics as arts and crafts, cooking, education and research, family relationships, health and nutrition, hospitality, human development,  and most importantly, real-life responsibilities. fsszj somehow finds the most wonderful and popular recipes and household hints ever. Do look this one up. You won’t be sorry you spent the time.

Inspiring: from the verb Inspire – to encourage or stimulate. Synonyms – Exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, swaying, stirring.

Eureka! Now I get it. My blog is definitely intended to get people stirring – stirring up simple healthful tasty foods in their own cozy kitchens. I’m into trying to get  families excited about spending time together around the table. I galvanize folks, or at least try to, into taking a little time to make meals special. I feel exhilarated when  people remember where they came from enough to cherish their family’s traditions. I try to sway people of all ages into trying new foods that they cook from scratch with unprocessed ingredients.

So if just a few of you make a few small changes in these directions, or feel inspired to continue on a path you’ve already embarked upon, maybe  my efforts here are worth while. Thanks to fsszj for making Vinny feel appreciated.

Here are a few other blogs I’ve been reading lately that make me feel inspired. I hope they will do the same for you. Nominated in turn for the Inspiring Blog Award are:

Behind her smile’s blog – inspires me to continue with my efforts to bring healthy tasty foods to kids and their families

Health demystified – inspires me to live a balanced life

Apronhead – inspires me to look at the world with clear eyes through beautiful photography and provocative thinking

Awesomely awake – inspires me to be creative and mindful in helping to raise children

quête saveur – a flavor quest

– inspires me to try new foods from another culture

Happy blogging, happy cooking, and, most important, happy eating!PS: Stay tuned for a fun-lovin’ post called

Nuts to you, Cowboy

and a slightly more serious effort,

Stevia’s a real sweetheart!