I always find myself immensely gratified when I know that I have been in someone’s thoughts, have touched them in some way or the other – esp when I havent done anything extraordinary enough to earn such a goodwill. I do wish to of course
and so when an such a thought is accompanied with an award, it makes me feel humble and happy
Lathamma has touched so many people for being what she is and to know that I have been in her thoughts makes it especial for me. Thank U Lathamma for passing on this award to me. It sure means a lot to me.

I know I am defying a specific instruction here, but instead of giving what she thought she is going to get, I am giving Siri this award. I dont think I really have to elaborate why – but the word Friendship has taken a new meaning in the dictionary of my life and I owe this K2 ( Do spam her comment section for the full form of K2 if interested!;-)) for that.
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She is such a lively person and a girl after my own heart. I can relate so much to her writing as something which I would write in my own. And to get an Award from her was sure a pleasant surprise. Thanks dear Kalai for thinking me worthy enough for giving me this Award.

“Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos”
As for the Rules :
Refer below for my desserts
and as far as passing this onto 4 other bloggers, I am in a single minded thought. Every blogger who cooks and painstakingly tries to capture its essence for the rest of us, deserves this award. Our recipes and our pictures mean a lot to us and so I would like to pass it on to all the food bloggers for their blogs – remarkable and yummy in different ways than one
Jamie tagged me v recently for Top 10 Picture Meme and it couldnt have come at a better time – esp when I was going to do this post anyway
[ My lazy life made easier
) I was quite indecisive in listing out my top 10, so picked randomly
Here they are :-
2) Jambalaya
3) Mac n Cheese


5) OOB Bread


7) Berry Healthy Ricotta Dessert
Raspberry Cake With Buttercream Icing
10) Ginger cookies

Now that does not mean that you can skip my other recipes ok ?
I may compromise on my photos but not my taste buds! I dunno who else have done this already – so if you have not and you are interested, feel free to do this tag
But I am making it compulsory for Siri ( Gotcha!-No excuses!)
Ok Now coming to the Marathon. I have this inane habit. Whenever I am piled high on work, I go and pile some more on my head! I think I take that from my mom! Its only when she gets sick, she would put her full attention to that ‘visible only through microscope’ dirt and scrub like no tomorrow. I do the same! So just when I was grumbling my hea
rts out to Siri that the work has reached a brobdingnagian quantity that we both came up with another one. But this one is instead going to rejuvenate me cos it involves – You guessed right – FOOD
So we both have planned to start a Recipe Marathon. As the name suggests, we are planning on a Non-Stop Recipe Blogging starting from 17th of May till 31st May. One Recipe Each Day. Simple / Difficult. Known/ Unknown.
DH is all about bringing the interest of all food bloggers together, so keeping that intact – we wanted to compile recipe list based on different categories, so that makes recipe searching easier. Simply said – One Stop Shop.
So whatever we cook on those days, will get placed in the respective section for everyone’s perusal, esp when time is short and searching is little luxuriant. Its an open invitation to all of You to join us along and take part in Recipe Marathon with us. ( Jus let us know your interest in the comment section and we will take note). All those who are involved can link to the rest of the participants blog so that all get to know. Siri will take your Recipe Url and post it in the respective section in the forum too.
But yes, if you are interested, you can post your URL’s anyway for all of us in that section ( irrespective of whether you are participating or not in Recipe Marathon ). This way we build a database for all to see. Take a look at the outline of how it is going to be here to get an idea.
Ex. If you have a Vegetarian rice recipe, go to Recipe Marathon – Vegetarian – Rice Recipes section, – Write your dish name ( link it with your recipe URL) and your name by the side. Simple and helpful.
Simply said what you would have to do for Recipe Marathon
1. Post Recipes everyday from 17th to 31st (anything damn simple to hard..whatever u can but it should be a recipe )
2.Mention the word: Recipe Marathon in your post
3.Will let you know who all are into this Marathon by 17th… You have to link their sites with your day’s posts , so that we all know abt others. ( or u can simply copy the links from our posts
makes ur life easier )
4. Siri will put your recipe link into the forum under the specific category it fits in..
So lets Get Set and Go from 17th shall we ?
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thanks for the explanation dk.. iam up with my 1st entry.. please include my name… i have linked to yours…
a top ten photos meme is great for you – I always love your photos an step by step pics – the marathon sounds v interesting but I am not sure I have the stamina at the moment – but will be cheering from the sidelines
I couldn’t get to Mexican food… I am so sorry… and I’m elaving town tonight… I’ll post some Mexican stuff later for sure… and will hopefully be a part of your next cuisine
I think I’ll qualify for the marathon… even though I’m traveling
This immense encouragement and support thats keeping me around in the new blog sphere at this time. I enjoy different type of food.
hey guyz…This is exactly the reason – this immense encouragement and support thats keeping me around in the blog-o-sphere till now…giving me all this energy to bug u more
Will catch u guyz at the round up
Yummy pictures DK. I have got to try the eggless chocolate cake.
I don’t know whether I’m feeling sleepy or what, the recipe marathon sounds a bit confusing. Let me read this again tomorrow morning.
Congratulations on the award, u deserve it!!!Mouthwatering snaps, everything looks awesome, yummmmmmm!!!
DK,
All mouthwatering delicious looking recipes…a well deserved award indeed, congrats.
Well I m game for the marathon, let me know how to go about it
Hi Dk….
That was amazing spread of recipes…. Looks great… Congrats on ur awards…. u really deserve it…..
YUMMY Mac and Cheese, kids would die for it!:D
Enjoy the award, well deserved! Marathon, good luck. I will catch up 3 days a week with both of ya!:))
Congrats on the award…good selection of snaps
congrats no the award… can you help me understanding how d marathon works… iam a dumbo i got lost…
dhivi..thats fantastic list of your recipes..all are so mouth watering..who said they are comprised???…and this recipe marathon is fab..just like two wacky duo can think of..what fun I will try to contribute!
All your pics have me droolin….and Congrats on the awards…
Congratulations, DK. And the 10 pictures are delicious.
Great idea, the Marathon. I’m going to have to watch from the outside. Having been away from blogging, I’m having a tough time just keeping my posts going for the present.:(
These recipes are look sooo delicious,nice blog.
DK, your pictures are great! Especially that Mac n Cheese, which is a childhood favorite of mine
Congrats on your awards, you really deserve them!
congrats on the well deserved awards, DK! YOur Top 10 pics are really top 10. So mouth-watering.
Congrats on double arawrds!! Way to go.
Congrats on ur awaards Dhivya and those are gorgeous pics..The recipe Marathon is a wonderful idea to collect many recipes..Would love to participate
Congrats on ur award Dk. U truly derserve for all ur droolworthy recipes, and for the on going forum too.
Congrats on the awards, Dhivi! Your pics are all mouth watering!! You and Siri are definitely one great duo! Thanks for the sweet words you said about me. You are too kind! Nice post.
Thanks Dhivs, for giving me the award.. it truly means a lot to me..:D and Congrats on both the awards. U and your blog truly truly deserve them all and many more!. I am all geared up for our Recipe Marathon..yeh yeh!!
Hugs,
Siri