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As someone trying to give her blog legs and get it off the ground, I have a great appreciation for those who have accomplished this feat. I have a lot of work to do: acquire sponsors, new food props (yes, this is a thing), better photography equipment, redesign the site…. okay, I’m starting to get overwhelmed. I’m just going to stop right there.It’s not easy, especially in the food blog genre. You’re trying to entice people with imagery and the power of the written word. Ever tried making steamed brussel sprouts sound exciting? Not. Easy. So I wanted to share with you a handful of the lovely ladies I follow so that you can revel in the beauty that is each of their blogs and their unique, delectable creations. Let’s dive in!



Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Sally is completely adorable and relatable. She recently got married and her dog attended in formal attire, which obviously melted my heart. She seems like the type of person I could genuinely be friends with, and it would just be a bonus that she makes ridiculously delicious-looking food. She’s even sweet enough to include a series of posts about how to get your own food blog up and running – I’m taking your advice to heart, Sally – you’re kind of my idol. Just sayin’. 

images from averie cooks
All of Averie’s recipes make me happy. Just… happy. Take a look through her recipe index and I dare you not to smile (and drool). Her photography is light and airy, and it makes everything look like it should be floating on a cloud. A cloud of blondies and melty chocolate chip cookies. Remember these? You can thank Averie for the inspiration.

 

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I came across Meg’s blog through a friend of a friend (who can be spotted in her most recent post looking lovely as ever in an orange and blue top), and it turned out she’s a local living on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Her photography is absolutely breathtaking and I feel like I’m immersed in the scenes she portrays in her posts. She makes gorgeous, intricate meals seem completely possible and less daunting that they appear. I just want to have brunch with her (as long as she promises to cook).

 

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First of all, Deb has a similar sense of humor as I do so I enjoy her posts even more for that reason. Also, JUST LOOK AT IT. Sweetbabyjesus. I’ve been hooked ever since I came across her Hot Fudge Sundae Cake. Then I read more about her and read this in her bio:

“What I’m wary of is: Excessively fussy foods and/or pretentious ingredients. I don’t do truffle oil, Himalayan pink salt at $10 per quarter-ounce or single-origin chocolate that can only be found through Posh Nosh-approved purveyors. I think food should be accessible, and am certain that you don’t need any of these things to cook fantastically.”

And I yelled an enthusiastic “YES!” at my computer screen. Obviously she heard me. I adore the fact that she has a tiny (and gorgeous, by the way) kitchen and can still manage to concoct such beautiful recipes. It gives me hope that I can do the same!

 

images from joy the baker
And then there’s Joy. Oh, Joy. A woman after my own heart. She started the way I have: self-taught and obsessed with sweet treats. She works hard and it shows. The hardest part about looking through her blog is deciding where to start. She even has vegan and gluten-free recipes, like the pie pictured about – that thing is gluten-free. Are you freaking kidding me? Get in my belly.
Disclaimer: None of these ingenious women have any idea who I am – I’m just a fan and frequent blog-stalker.

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