Award Time! One more Liebster.

Another Liebster award! What can I say! I am honored, overwhelmed and delighted. Though I really really wonder how much I deserve this recognition for the long gaps that follow my posts, the networking that I miss out on to maintain my presence in the blog-o-sphere, the technical aspects that have been screaming for attention for a while now. Despite my best intentions, there are times when putting a post together requires that last ounce of energy that has already been drained out of my system. Having said that, blogging to me is addictive, it is therapeutic. And I love everything about it.

My 3rd Liebster nomination is from the lovely Nilu of Kitchen Serenity. We started blogging around the same time but I have to admit that I can never keep up the pace and discipline with which she posts. Her blog is a treasure chest of recipes…appetisers, curries, beverages, desserts, lunchbox recipes and if I have to key it all in, it might as well make a whole post. She says ‘we seldom eat out’. I say ‘Lady if I was your neighbour, I would never eat out too’. Nilu is also one of the friendliest and familiar names in the blog-o-sphere, welcoming one and all with her warm words and comments. Nilu, I am so glad that we connected over this wonderful world of FOOD! And a big thank you.

I am not going into all the details of the award or myself as I have done it already during my earlier awards. Here are Nilu’s questions and my answers.

What is your favorite quote and why?

Oh I seriously love quotes. I don’t use them too often but they go into a favourite folder of mine and are read over and over again. I love quotes that make me stop and think, actually the inspirational ones. A recent one I remember ‘Persuasion is an art of getting people to do something they wouldn’t do if you didn’t ask’- Aristotle

And of course, all quotes by Julia Child ‘The only time to eat diet food is when you’re waiting for the steak to cook’. ‘If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.’

2. What is your most favorite place on Earth?

Home is where the heart is. India. I also immensely like the place I live in today…Sydney. And the place of my dreams Paris! Maybe it’ll be a tie!

3. What is your favorite social media?

Facebook is my favourite media. it gives me the opportunity to stay connected with family and friends. Being miles away from so many of my close ones, I rely a lot on picture uploads to be a constant part of their lives and experiences.

4. If you could learn one new language, what would it be?

French.

5. Mountain or beach. Which one is your favourite?

Mountains. Ironically, I live in the land of beautiful beaches and harbours.

6. When was the last time you wrote a whole paragraph using a pencil/pen?

I can remember scribbling with a pen here and there. But a whole paragraph…cannot even remember!

7. What is the one thing you can’t live without?

Talking:-)

8. Your favourite song?

It all depends on the mood. Generally, I like Bryan Adams, Sonu Nigam numbers.

9. What inspires you to blog?

Think, I had this question last time too. Everything and anything. Nature, people, food, books, fellow bloggers…I draw inspiration from everything around me.

10. Has any book inspired you, and why?

Clearly, there are books that inspire me even today to cook or create. My food heroes, Raymond Blanc and Michael Roux Jr…I love love love them. When you read about extraordinary people…what made them..their struggles, thier lessons it gives you the motivation to pursue your dreams.

It’s a shame, that I have never blogged about their recipes despite making them a hundred times over. I am making a mental note as I write…maybe soon!

11. If you could move anywhere in the world, where would it be?

That’s a tough one. I would love to travel to Paris and spend a few weeks in the famous Patisseries of France but definitely not move there. Sydney, I think is the perfect place for me…at least for the moment.

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Comments

Nilu A says

18/06/2013 at 3:28 am

Congrats on your award.. You really deserve it Sonali.. And thanks for such beautiful words about me.. Loved reading about you.. It’s really great that you live in one of your most favorite places and yes talking is one thing even I can’t live without… Glad to have made a great friend like you in this virtual world.. Tonns of hugs xx
Sugar et al says

20/06/2013 at 4:39 am

Thank you Nilu. Hugs back to you:-) I think one of the best things about blogging are the people we meet!