As many of might have noticed, I haven't been blogging much lately. With the arrival of the little guy, my priorities quickly changed. So while we still eat out frequently, when I have a free hour or two at home, I prefer to teach him how to walk or build a snowman than fire up the laptop.
So, for now, I am retiring from blogging. The posts will remain available on-line. In the next few months they will be reformatted for easier navigation.
I'd like to thank those of you who sent kind thoughts via the contact form. Thanks also to those of you who took the time to comment on posts along the way. It’s been an interesting ride; blogging has enhanced my appreciation for dining, forcing me to focus on the elements that comprises a notable culinary experience.
I have enjoyed watching the array of Portland restaurants mature from a few culinary seedlings in the 90s, to a nationally recognized foodie art colony. We (the patrons) have a special symbiotic relationship that seems to inspire these creative chefs who choose to remain in Portland.
For anyone lamenting my departure, remember that unlike when I started this blog in 2007, there are now many people writing about the Portland food scene. Resources are plentiful!
Happy 2010! Au Revoir...for now.
P.S. For those craving the final set of stats, here are the numbers since I started blogging in 2007:
- 336 Posts
All time 10 most popular posts:
- Bresca (2008)
Visitors:
- Almost a half a million views
- Visits from all 50 states and 143 countries/territories
10 comments:
I'm sort of a quiet/behind the scenes type person, but I just want to say I love your blog and you'll be missed. I recently moved to Portland, and your reviews have been a great resource for finding great food in the city.
Thanks, Dan
Best of luck with your new adventures and of course Bon Apetite!
You will be missed you made are drives from Florida up to Maine more exciting with at list of must eat restaurants via Erin! But none of us can blame you or putting the little guy first and foremost ... just know if you ever get the itch to come back we will be here!
And again I thank you for the personal notes for me and my hubby on where we MUST eat in Freeport and the surrounding area you made our winter holiday all that more special and even added a few musts to our yearly Keys trips!
Take care of you and yours and may the new year bring blessings and joy to the three of you! ! !
Tanya
Thanks for all you've done. Great work!
Thanks for blogging. Enjoy this chapter of your life, and I hope you find ways to savor it as much as you've savored each meal you've shared with us here.
I am sorry to see you go, but I totally understand. I recall when you were pregnant you were sounding like things would go on as before, but now you know that that is not the case. With the birth of a child, the world, especially of the parents, is wonderfully and irrevocably changed. Absorb every moment.
While this certainly isn't a surprise, it certainly is a disappointment. Bonne chance.
Best wishes for a great 2010
oh, so sad to see you go! of course, i totally understand that your priorities have changed. thank you for keeping your blog entries online. you are my go-to source when people ask me where to eat in greater portland. cheers to you in 2010 and beyond. you will be missed!
Funny, you wrote this on the day my son was born. And this is the first time I've wandered over. So needless to say, I hear ya.
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