Debra from bagnidilucca has nominated my fine blog for an award type thang that is sweeping the blogoshere at the moment. It’s a simple process in which bloggers are invited to select posts from 7 catgories and invite other bloggers to do the same. I took a trip down memory lane and here’s what I’ve come up with.
To read the full article click on the blue links, I hope you enjoy.
#1. Most Popular – Chefs Without Borders
Every now & then I like introducing you to some chef buddies of mine & this week I’m so excited to share with you all ‘Chefs Without Borders ‘. If you haven’t heard of these guys yet, then get ready because they’ve already got one Tasty Award under their belt & their videos of the street food tours they’ve done through Asia are brilliant. Being typical chefs it wasn’t good enough for them to just stand back & watch, they had to get in there & get their hands dirty.
Q. Whats the most disgusting thing you’ve ever eaten?
Bull penis? Fermented tofu? Raw lizard salad with fresh blood? Duck fetus? Or maybe ant eggs… MMmm all this talk about food is making me hungry!
#2. Most Controversial – How many carrots do you have to dice to make 100k a year?
A new emerging economy is taking place & many of the old methods are now redundant. Customers are changing & are now setting the standards; this is no time to put your head in the sand guys. So take action, step out of the kitchen once in a while & implement some new strategies. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what a little communication & relationship building can do for your business & bank account.
#3. Most Helpful – A gift for aspiring Chefs & Cooks
As time went on & I was in charge of my own kitchens, I found that advice was all too true, too many really bright & enthusiastic young Chefs were getting browned off & were loosing their enthusiasm because even though they’d studied hard & did their best, they simply didn’t have enough basic technical information, or an understanding of how commercial kitchens operated & they needed help. Always wanting to be part of the solution & not the problem, I started sharing my notes which over time became handouts & things have grown, where today I’ve created a Free ‘Back to Basics’ series. It’s my way of paying it forward & giving back to an industry that I’m still crazy about.
#4. Most beautiful - My Marshmallow World & White Chocolate Truffles!
It’s a marshmallow world in the winter
When the snow comes to cover the ground
It’s the time for play, it’s a whipped cream day
I wait for it the whole year round.
Hand in hand, me and my Mr glide across the ice to the tunes of Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin wafting through the Square & transporting us to another time, a time long before I existed, snowflakes (well foam in my case, it doesn’t actually snow too much here in The Berra) gracefully float through the air and melt as they land on our warm skin.
#5. Most Surprisingly Successful – Marmalade Days
I’m pretty amazed at times that both my brother Kris & I made a career out of cooking, because we still groan at the thought of dangling precariously from heavily laden & sticky apricot trees, picking the last of the summer fruit for jam making. We’re still pretty sure it was a punishment for some childhood wrong doing; Oh how we hated the fruit picking part! It sort of sounds idyllic now though doesn’t it; but anyone whose ever come off worse for the wear after a rotten apricot throwing contest knows it aint all glamour my friends!
#6. Most Under Rated – The adventures of a bottle from Chateau La Mission
I lived precariously for years with Monsieur Kris, always there on the sidelines through many a loud gathering, where all my colleagues rested in racks along side me were opened. But not I, never me. I was always in good view of the passing parade of his bikes, was it just me or were those 2 wheel monsters becoming grander? I must have been asleep when our bike left us, I should have said good bye, as we had some fine memories that old fellow & I, did we not?
#7. Most Proud Of – On behalf of the Chefs Network…
I always thought facing down a team of angry chefs when I was just 23 years of age to be a defining moment in overcoming my fears & carrying on regardless, but I’ve now replaced that episode to the 3 minutes before stepping on stage at The National Press Club of Australia to perform my first Ambassador duties for OzHarvest Canberra.
Debra, thank you so much for picking my blog. It has been tons of fun to go back through the archives, a lovely trip down memory lane indeed. I’d love to nominate everyone on my links list, but that’d take a while, so here are just a few worth checking out.
Bec – The Intolerant Chef
Hannah – Wayfaring Chocolate
Lorraine – Not Quiet Nigella
Faith – An Edible Mosaic
Krista – Rambling Tart
Kari – Bite-Sized Thoughts
Keely – The Richest Girl In Bondi
Laz – Lazaro Cooks
Nancy – Good Food Matters
Mandy – The Complete Cookbook
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What a great look back at your archives! I’d be a little afraid to look too far back in mine. Who knows what lurks in there! Your white chocolate truffles are so pretty.
lisaiscooking recently posted..Lime Meringue Tartlettes
It was tons of fun actually, blogging sure is a wonderful way to track everything you’ve done. I felt so proud about a couple of the posts.
The truffles were so pretty. And easy too. 
fabulous line-up of memorable posts. All great reads, but I especially love those glowing jars of marmalade, your surprise success!
and, many thanks for including me in you links-list. onward!
nancy at good food matters recently posted..Seared Sea Scallops, sweet corn, in tomato-pepper broth
Cheers lovely. Glad you loved Marmalade Days, it was a ton of fun, I should do some more jamming.
Thank you for your wonderful posts, it’s a pleasure to call you a bloggie buddy!
Hi Anna, I’m glad you did your 7 links. It was fun to go back to some of your older posts. Some I have read and some I have not. I would have nominated No Quite Nigella, but I thought she would be too busy to do it. I don’t know how she has time to do as much as she does.
Debra Kolkka recently posted..The bus from Bagni di Lucca to Florence
It was a lot of fun, thank you for nominating me.
I have been out with this flu for a couple of weeks, so coming back with this post was most enjoyable. 
NQN is awesome, I popped her on the list so others know she exists. I aspire to be her. 
Jolly good fun, Cheffie
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Thanks Cindy. Glad you enjoyed.
Lovely Anna! So nice to read back through your posts, thank you. Hope you’re feeling better! Celia x
Celia recently posted..Artificial Eyes
I am feeling so much better Celia, it’s been an awful few weeks, this post was fun to do actually. Glad you enjoyed. Xxx
What a great post! You look so fab in your dress
Nic@diningwithastud recently posted..Riverside Cafe Bar n Grill
Nawwwww, thanks honey.
It was fun to do.
I was happily reading through this, enjoying the trip back through time and the (fantastic) posts you did before I discovered you – and then I saw my name! Thank you! I’ll now be giving some happy thought to my own 7 links
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts recently posted..Exercise update
Wawho, can’t wait to see your list lovely.
It’s a bunch of fun taking that trip down memory lane.
Anna I’m blushing and so honoured to be on your list! I chuckled at your list as I was reminded of those posts and remembered reading them for the first time.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted..Tapioca, Cremorne
Lorraine, your an inspiration to me, I adore your blog and hope to be as fantastic as you some day soon.
My list was fun, I feel so proud of some of the posts I’ve done. A bunch of us are dying to know what your fav posts have been.
Anna, that is one of the nicest comments I have ever read. Thank you. But you are absolutely fabulous and I tip my hat to you!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted..Sunday Roast: Roast Pork & Favourite Apricot Stuffing
Wowza, Lorraine, thank you.
Way cool Anna – thank you so much for honouring me with paying this forward. I will have it all done and ready next week! Now to go an hunt through the archives…
Mandy
Have a happy day.
Mandy – The Complete Cook Book recently posted..Un-Recipe – Egg and Tomato Sandwich
Pleasure, pleasure lovely! I cant wait to see what your fav blogs have been, it’s such good fun.
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What I really loved, even more than remembering each of these posts, was getting a glimpse into your thoughts as you explained why you chose them
Thank you for tagging me, though to be honest I don’t know if I’ll have time in the next little while, but I’ll try eventually!
P.S. I’m currently in the panic-stricken process of trying to whittle down seven options… you know what I’m talking about. How do I do it?! :S
P.P.S. HUGS. You know what that’s for too.
Hannah recently posted..Fremantle Chocolate Chilli Milk Chocolate
No probes re doing your own version of this sweetness, it was more so people became aware of your brilliant blog.
P.S. Yay….. I can’t wait to hear more about what you decide.
P.P.S. Thank you bestie darling. Xxx
Something has changes here? And everything moved to left! I m seeing lot of seven links around- a great idea!
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy recently posted..Masala – Everyday Indian Curry Paste
Tanvi, your the first person to notice.
It’s a fun way to share some of your fav blogs and meet some new people too. 
AJ,
What a cool post. Thanks for thinking of me. One common thread in these photos is your megawatt smile!
Hope you are feeling better.
Be well
Cheers Laz! Every interaction with you is a pleasant and smile making experience.
I’m totes better, thank you!
Thanks! It’s a pleasure to come across your blog. And, great to see some of your best posts too. I’ll be back for sure.
What a great post and a summary of your 7 posts! I remember reading some of them, especially the marshmallow world and they are beautiful. I have been also nominated by 2 other bloggers to do this 7 posts but I’m not sure if I’m even worthy to be around you guys. Well done Anna.
You are, you sooooo are, I can’t wait to see what 7 posts you pick.
Like-minded (and single-minded) foodies are well served by posts like these that remind us there’s a lot of fun and funny in our world – it’s not all demi-glace and the perfect pesto (is there such a thing?) Well done young lady!
Thank you Sean, what a lovely, kind and touching comment you left me here.
And perfect pesto, yep, it exists. I reckon it’s the Parmesan cheese that makes it perfect. 
I love this post because I am relatively new to your blog and can now check out your past links…
I once ate cow brain because my dad tricked me. I’m still recovering from that and I don’t trust him one bit!
Thanks Ameena darling.
AND…. Oh my goodness, you ate cow brain, blehhhhhh. You poor thing.
Great way to see your blog through your eyes Anna! Thanks for nominationg me and I’ll have heaps of fun sorting through mine in the next couple of weeks!
InTolerantChef recently posted..Rhubarb Lemon Meringue Smash Pie
Wawhoooo…. Sooooooo looking forward to seeing your fav’s. Hope you had a wicked weekend.
LOVE seeing all these beautiful, beaming pics of you!
Thank you so much for nominating me, luv. 
Krista recently posted..Exploring the Streets of Prague
Thanks sweetness. Thanks for sharing your exciting life with me, I cant wait till you come to Australia. Xxx
I love a little reminiscing… although when it comes to reading over my own writing I do cringe a little (well maybe a lot). Thanks so much for your nomination!!! You’re a sweet heart! And I’m doubly excited because I was trying to search out some other great blogs to read and there were a couple on your list that I haven’t visited before… so I know what I’ll be doing tonight! xx
Keely aka The Richest Girl in Bondi recently posted..Hospital fun
I cant wait to read what you come up with Keely.
Glad you found a couple more of my fav bloggers. Something cool about being able to say you have foodie friends all over the globe huh? Hope your feeling better lovely legs. Look after you. Xxx
A fun idea and a great way to feature your posts!
Agreed Natasha. A great way to visit some of my fav blogs.
OMG. Seriously? Raw lizard salad?! Haha! Wow.
This was a fun post. It really portrays a nice glimpse into your blog and your passions, too. Loved this.
It’s true, those boys sure went where most wouldnt.
Thanks for the lovely comment, glad you enjoyed. 
Great post Anna! I loved that shot of the alligator on a stick. You really put together a great list here!
Julie M. recently posted..Lemonade Scotchies
Thanks Julie, the Chefs Without Borders certainly are a wicked bunch, they shared there experiences with me and the alligator was actually one of theirs. Totally sounded like an amazing experience though.
Glad you enjoyed.
what a wonderful trip down memory lane indeed!
LISA……….. Your back.
It was fun to visit some of my fav blogs again. Hope your holiday was brilliant and fantastic and OH SO FUN! Xxx
Loved this post, Anna, it was so much fun to read more about you. And congrats on your award! Thanks so much for passing it on to me, you are too kind. A huge congrats to you for being an ambassador at OzHarvest!
Faith recently posted..Bread Crumbed Salad
Thanks gorgeous. Thank you to you too. I adore your blog, its great to check in and see what your up too often. Hope you have a ball putting together your 7 links.
And being an OzHarvest Ambassador does indeed rock. 
What a nice little trip! I did love that Chefs without boarders post
Heidi xo
Heidi – Apples Under My Bed recently posted..Saturday Morning at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Me tooooo. The Chefs Without Borders ROCK!
Thanks for sharing some of your business know-how! It’s fun going back through old posts, isn’t it?
Camille recently posted..Diet Food, My Way
My pleasure lovely, glad you enjoyed. Your links were fantastic too.
Thanks for sharing those great 7 posts/links with us, Anna! Girl, you’ve eaten some mighty daring things – kudos to you my dear! What did you think of fermented tofu? I use it in cooking morning glory a lot. And I’ve seen my Dad and hubby eat duck fetus. I’m definitely nowhere as daring as you. I remember reading most of those posts. I thought The adventures of a bottle from Chateau La Mission was very creatively written as a blog post. Thanks for the trip down memory lane of your lovely bloggie.
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Hey, Nice job! Great post, an awesome way to get a feel for who you are as a blogger.
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