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The Kitchen Affaire turns One :)

The afternoon breeze and the sound of rustling leaves is so soothing. So here I sit, enjoying this change of weather, to pen memories of last year. Gosh!! I cant believe that - The Kitchen Affaire; is turning "One". :) Time does fly.


Last year has been very eventful. An year that changed my title from: a carefree mommy's gal to an "adorable" ("A" would not agree with this!! hi hi) wife; an IT engineer to a house-wife;  and a huge move from my home in Kerala (India) to a new home in Houston (U.S.A). It feels like all of this happened in a blink of an eye. All this change wouldn't have sunk in so easily if not for my hubby dear. :)  



Starting this blog was not impromptu. I used to blog during my college days. But this time I wanted a blog meant only for my cooking experiments or challenges. After settling down in our lovely apartment, I slowly started my cooking experiments. Initially I would jot all of it in a notebook. Then I decided not to and started off with a little blog where I would scribble the ingredients and methods of recipes briefly. :) 

My idea on starting this blog was to - have a space where I could jot down all the recipes I wanted to try, a diary which was easily accessible and a link (with the pictures of my success/disaster recipes) that I could share with my dear ones. Nothing more than this. But, Oh boy.. Wasn't I wrong! Completely wrong. This dear blog of mine skimmed all of this misunderstanding and became more than just an e-cookbook to me. Till date "The Kitchen Affaire" has given me so much: starting from the priceless knowledge on different kinds of dishes, cuisines and cultures, to invaluable friends around blog-land. It gives me so much happiness to see that my little space has got precious readers who share their thoughts and knowledge with me. Every single comment gives me immense happiness and encouragement to continue. 

Now to the part where I say thank you. Yes. Thank you so much to all my lovely friends in blog-land for all your cheering and encouragement. A big hug to my "Mom". It is her love of cooking and munching that I inherited. :)
I know I don't need to thank this person - my life-partner. "A" always encourages me to cook any thing I want and happily agrees to be the victim of all the experiments. He is my best food critic (and the technical support person). Nothing would have been possible without his support including this blog. :) Cheers to you my dear. You are my best :)

And of course, last but never ever the least, I thank GOD for making all this possible. HIS blessings are always the basic ingredient  in our life.... :) 


I wanted to thank this friend of mine, "The Kitchen Affaire", so I made this Tiramisu.. :)



Don't you guys think this is an occasion to celebrate? :) I thought so. And whats more fun than celebrating with you guys :)  So here it is...Presenting to you....

"A Giveaway"

Do I hear a lot of clapping?? hi hi.. Just kidding. The moment I saw this book I knew I had got the perfect giveaway...  :)   Cupcakes by Susanna Tee.. I love cupcakes. Small, yet perfectly formed cupcakes are one of the best sweet treats. Adored by adults and children alike, these little cakes know no boundaries. Whether topped off with chocolate swirls or pink candied flowers, this awesome book of recipes shows us that there really is a cupcake for every wonderful occasion.


Cupcakes by Susanna Tee



I welcome all you dears out there to join me in celebrating the
1 year milestone of my dear blog "The Kitchen Affaire". 
Hope to see you all :)


To enter:  Do leave a comment below telling me what you enjoy most about "The Kitchen Affaire"  :) 
and
Like  "The Kitchen Affaire" on Facebook

Comments

  1. 1 year !! Congratulations and all celebrations !! Lalalala..! :)
    Love the variety of recipes you bring out here from South Indian to North Indian to Conti and my fav- bakes! Great job gal and keep up the good work..So glad to have made a friend such as you.

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  2. Dear Gopika,

    COngratulations on your blog turning 1. Huge huge deal. I wish you all my best for all the wonderful blogging years to come.

    What I like about your blog: I love it's simplicity and the non-fussy-ness.
    I have book marked your easy croissant recipe that you shared with the diagram so generously.
    Take care!

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  3. I am going to tweet out the news of this wonderful giveaway!

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  4. Congrats! First time visiting, and I love your blog! Thanks for commenting on my blog. I've added yours to my Google Reader, and look forward to reading your future posts.

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  5. hi...congratulations on your blog anniversary...thanks for your lovely comment on my blog...i really appreciate it...am following you through google connect...so will be visiting often to see your other recipes.

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  6. Happy Anniversary. It has,indeed, been a year of change for you. This is my first visit here but I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed my first view of your site. I'll be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  7. Congratulations on turning one! Well let's see...I immensely enjoyed your hibiscus flowers post ;) hee hee hee...seriously though, I just love your honest personality and excited outlook on cooking. Looking forward to many more years! =)

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  8. Congratss a lott on ur success,,May Lord Krishna bless u wid lots of joy,success and happiness..Happy jJanmashtami...I like everything at ur blog, from the descrption ,presentation to the awesome and super yummy recipes...mainly i like the kerla recipes section and the dosa section among all..with that i wanna mention that the clicks r superb always...and this tiramisu is a perfect thing to celebrate....Wish u many more achievements n future...im following u thru google connect as well as liking ur fb page...keep rocking..tc..

    Luv,
    Mugdha

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  9. congratulations following your lovely site on google friends
    lovely giveaway tiramisu is a fabulous way to celebrate
    torviewtoronto@gmail.com

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  10. Congrats for the completion of the first year and I wish you happy blogging for many more years. Happy Janmashatami to you. I like the variety you present at your blog. I'll follow you on facebook too.
    So all set to enter the give away.
    Invitation for a Potluck
    Event - FSF_Janmashtami

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  11. Congrats Gopika Continue this wonderful job and many more milestones to you :) cheers priya

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  12. Happy Blog Birthday to you! Tiramisu is a perfect way to celebrate!! Love the appeal of your blog very much!!

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  13. Congrats on turning one.Tiramisu looks great!

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  14. Hearty congratulations on turning 'one'.Enjoyed browsing ur space and ur interesting recipes. Glad to follow u :):)

    Chitchat

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  15. congrats on ur blog anniversary...Perfect treat for the occasion

    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  16. congrats on ur blog turns one year old. may this will contniue for many years. i1st time here happy to follow u. do visit my site.

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  17. Hi Gopika,your name is so sweet like your blog...that too you visited my blog on Krishna Jayanthi day..i am soo thrilled to see your name in my blog..Congrats on your blog anniversary...lovely delicious Tiramisu...glad to follow:)
    warm wishes
    rani

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  18. Congrats on turning one.Tiramisu looks awesome.

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  19. Hi Gopika
    Congrats on your milestone. Keep rocking >
    Tiramisu looks delicious. Cute presentation as well. Following u dear.

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  20. Congrats on hitting milestone dear.....wish u r blog many more yum years to come......Celebration through tiramisu is awesome.....recipe looks delectable.....love the variety of recipes showcased in your blog.....keep rocking....

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  21. Congrats on this milestone!!!! And wishing u luck for many more such happy occasions..This Tiramisu is an apt dessert to celebrate this happy occasion with :) Following u..
    Cheers & keep rocking!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  22. Congrats !! and keep rocking u hv the cutest name i like it so much..the perfect dessert made to perfection..!!! Cheers !!!

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  23. Congratulations Gopika on you blog anniversary! Lovely tiramisu. Have always wanted to make one. :)

    Best wishes dear..

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  24. Gopika! 1 year? Wow! Such a big milestone! Congratulations! I'm still new to your site but I like how you write stories (good writer) and delicious food you share. Your tiramisu is lovely! I can't find your facebook page... :-(

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  25. Hey Gopika, lovely memories! I'll be hitting my first soon and this made me pause and think about the last few months that changed my life. Anyways, congrats girl. Wish you many many years of success and happiness and lots of milestones in between. Great going. Cheers!

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  26. First time here Gopika.Happy Anniversary.It seems I missed this place so far..Nice work .Cheers !

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  27. Happy blog anniversary.Wishing you many more wonderful blogging years ahead.I particularly enjoy your south Indian dishes on your blog. Liking your face book page.

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  28. Oh congrats girl on 1 great year of blogging. I have so thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and learning new things from you! So proud of where you have taken it. I love that cookbook- who doesn't love cupcakes right? Great giveaway and I would say my favorite thing about your blog is the way your describe your take on your Indian dishes. Cooking with Indian spices and ingredients is new to me so I learn something new from you each time i visit. I also like you on FB

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  29. Congrats Dear:-) Wish to see many more yummy recipes this year:-) I love your Kerala speciality dishes here..thanks for sharing those delicious recipes..

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  30. Congratulations! It was pleasure reading your blog..

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  31. I came across your blog today. Congratulations on your 1st anniversary. I love your recipes & the layout. Do visit my blog smart-snacks.blogspot.com

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  32. Congrats on ur blog anniversary dear, Wishing u many more years of happy blogging..

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  33. Congrats on ur blog anniversary ... Cake looks delicious ....

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  34. congrats on your blog anniversary, wishing many more wonderful blogging days ahead. Nice giveaway too.

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  35. Happy blogiversary! That is no meager accomplishment!

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  36. Congrats on ur blogoversary and wishing u many more...I am a huge tiramisu fan and is a perfect way to celebrate the special moments

    btw whr is your FB page?? nice giveaway

    Sukanya

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  37. just now checked my mail...Congratz on your blog's first anniversary n wishing u many many more years...Yeah really tiramisu ,very apt for the celebration...looks great..
    thats a fantastic giveaway n would like to participate..
    just spent viewing all your recipes n i am mainly inspired at all your snacks n appetizer....you have posted them with your special touch to the recipe which i liked it...
    FB like done :)

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  38. Cograts Gopika.Wish to see many more recipes from you
    South Indian Recipes

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  39. Hi Gopika,
    Congratulations on completing one year of great blogging...I liked reading through your posts and you have a nice collection of recipes...Liked you on FB

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  40. Congrats ,gopika on completing one year of blogging...Luv ur spongy medu vada to Roaring Zebra cake...Keep Rocking

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  41. Congrats dear...keep rocking...Thanks for dropping at my space and urlovely words...You got a lovely space too with yummy collections...will drop again..I am following your space..Hey lovely giveaway...

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  42. Congrats Gopika.....Tiramisu cake looks wonderful and delicious....
    Thanks for dropping by...you have a very nice blog...

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  43. Hi Gopika, My hearty congratulations on turning one. Keep rocking girl, that tiramisu is surely the way to celebrate. I am sure in for the giveaway and am sending the email to you in next couple of minutes. Sorry for the delay.

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  44. CONGRATS DEAR...
    WISHING YOU ALL SUCCESS ..:)
    love ur space..very nice presentation..
    tiramisu sounds absolutely divine..
    keep rocking..:)
    love,
    Jay
    Tasty Appetite

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