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24 April 2009 @ 03:21 pm
De-Lurk Please  

Paging all lurkers and friends…. Please do de-lurk for this entry.

 

I wanted to give it a bit of time, seeing I just started blogging again proper this month.  Traffic has been very encouraging I have to say.  And there are some days I am amazed at the number of people visiting the blog.  My stats is also showing me that there are readers who are spending over an hour on the blog reading back entries etc.  

 

The blog has gone in a different direction since I started blogging again.  It is no longer just on food.  Yes the recipes and reviews are still there, but there are bits on my life.  For example, my bimbo breaks, exercise and thought of the day.  Thank you so much for the encouraging emails that I have been receiving since I started up again. 

 

It has gotten me curious….please don’t be shy and just comment.  Tell me what makes you come onto the blog…say hi…share your thoughts…anything!  I just want to know who is out there J. 

 

Come on make my day…and all it is gonna take is a few seconds of your time to say hi..make it my month if you are kind…and share with me why you visit!  

 

I notice a fair few people on my friends lists have either not written much in a while be it on their blog or commenting.  I am going to do a lot of housekeeping (adding and deleting) before the weekend trip.  Please comment so that I know who is around. 

 

I can’t wait to hear from you!  

 
 
Current Mood: curious
Current Music: Light My Fire - Massive Attack
 
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Wenz[info]wwenzz on April 24th, 2009 07:35 am (UTC)
Hi, my name is Wendy and i work in a corn field. I pick the corns everyday and make some corn soup for dinner w/o fail. Would you like to have some corns?
vanessafrida: Yes Sir[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 07:39 am (UTC)
Hi Wendy, can you please deliver it to Raffles Place? I promise to buy you Ya Kun coffee in return? :p
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Candice[info]missus_teh on April 24th, 2009 07:35 am (UTC)
i've always been reading ever since i got captivated by your food pics and recipes but not so diligent with my comments. i keep my own site which has my entries cross-posted to LJ. :)
vanessafrida: [info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 07:40 am (UTC)
oo you have tried recipes? like?

yea I have added you recently, and i have been enjoying your entries
booron[info]booron on April 24th, 2009 07:35 am (UTC)
I read and drool on my keyboard for every yummilicious food pix you post.. Sharon
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 07:41 am (UTC)
hahahaha foodie through and through huh :)
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seth_sara[info]seth_sara on April 24th, 2009 07:37 am (UTC)
hey! u caught me lurking!! :p

just to make ur day! yup! i love to check out ur yummy recipes and if they r not beyond my kitchen skills, try them out sometimes. i love to read about ur dad and envy the close relationship you shared!

and just the other day, i caught my hb lurking on my open browser and he even asked me about ur nationality with ur special first name. =D so maybe u can post some simple idiot-proof recipes he can cook for his wifey someday? =p
vanessafrida: Ness[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 07:43 am (UTC)
ooo what have you tried? do share?

Hmm the steam miso cod should be simple enough for your husband right? :) and yes tell him that a guy who can really cook is sexy :)

Hmmm...I wonder if I should do a proper entry...sharing abt my heritage etc... hmmm...

as for dad...yea I am glad we are as tight as we are...though i am sure there are moments, we wish we werent cos the other party is making it a point to be irritating and pesky. hehehehe
violetile[info]violetile on April 24th, 2009 07:39 am (UTC)
*waves* Hi, I'm here for the food :)
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 07:43 am (UTC)
Hello fellow fooide :) *waves back*
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jocelyn[info]summertingz on April 24th, 2009 07:42 am (UTC)
Love your food entries!!

Jocelyn here! :)
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 07:44 am (UTC)
Hi Jocelyn, the food entries are here to stay.

Hmmm....think by the looks of things...the personal stuff can be dropped or kept completely locked.
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saint_noel[info]saint_noel on April 24th, 2009 07:45 am (UTC)
hellooo, sel's here. i'm here cos i love your recipes!
and i enjoy reading abt your gym routine too! such a motivation =)
vanessafrida: Yes Sir[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 07:48 am (UTC)
Hi Sel..:) Tried any of the recipes?

The gym routine was initially up for my own record purposes, but I have received emails and comments that it is motivating...shall continue recording them :)
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vanstels[info]vanstels on April 24th, 2009 07:53 am (UTC)
Hey there! I read you cos you're such a great cook who shares her recipes, have such a close r'ship with your dad and you're just a wonderful person! :)
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:08 am (UTC)
oooh thanks Vanessa. :)

Dad is a very big part of my life, and since the recent scare, i told myself i should write more about him.

Just scared my memory fails and i forget the small things
Stella-Maria[info]smtfhw on April 24th, 2009 07:54 am (UTC)
I came for the recipes. I stayed because I find your LJ interesting aside from the recipes. I'm always keen to make friends with fellow-foodies, especially as at the moment I'm not able to eat out much (jobless since December, in debt as result, mother terminally ill) so I'm getting my eating pleasure vicariously at present...
vanessafrida: Yes Sir[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:09 am (UTC)
i like it that LJ is so interactive and it fulfills my social side :). I like making friends with fellow foodies too.

i am sorry to hear about where you are right now. I will try and post more economical recipes. is there anything dietary wise you are avoiding for your mum?
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M[info]halfbakedfriday on April 24th, 2009 08:04 am (UTC)
hii i'm mindy and i come here when i'm hungry!
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:10 am (UTC)
Hi Mindy, doesnt the food pictures make you hungrier?

i am so amused that the stats for the blog go up a lot always after lunch Singapore time hahahaha
LiSeY[info]vixette7 on April 24th, 2009 08:05 am (UTC)
booya! i admit i came for the recipes. then ur exercise regime. and other bibs and bobs.

i usu dont bother posting my recipes cos they're just taken straight from jamie or some other cookbook. i leave the photos in fb.
vanessafrida: Vanessa[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:11 am (UTC)
Michelle is that you? if it is...you are doing a great job on your cooking..i love the pics on FB!

Coolest...ok i will keep sharing the exercise stuff. hopefully it motivates. :)
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Orchid Plumeria[info]star_stealer13 on April 24th, 2009 08:07 am (UTC)
I'm from Los Angeles, moving to Australia soon. Possibly living in Singapore after that. I found you a year or so ago when I was looking for SG LJ communities and you were posting recipes. My interest in the culinary culture in SG and the awesome food you create made me add you :) Plus, you're witty to boot! :p

Hallo hallo.
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:12 am (UTC)
Hi HI!

Australia then Singapore? How come? if it isnt too personal.

as for the food, I am trying to cook more asian stuff, just cos they are faster to whip up. And I am trying to cook more homecooked meals for dad.

Witty? erm...that i am not sure...little pesky..yes :)
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Angel In the Corner[info]fearful_angel on April 24th, 2009 08:15 am (UTC)
Hey... Today I was on Green Culture (GCS) and I suddenly recalled we also kinda met there. HAahha. Just wondering how your planting is going?
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:46 am (UTC)
I can't remember my GCS login! argh!

Planting is going good..basil going strong...gave up on rosemary. Going to start growing wild rocket soon :)
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Dollissimo[info]dollissimo on April 24th, 2009 08:27 am (UTC)
Hello Vanessa
Hi Vanessa,

I came here via Amanda's site! I'm very new to LJ, having just moved my entire life from Beijing back to Singapore, a few months ago and have just started work! I'm still trying to figure out how LJ works (not very tech savvy, but getting around) and will post entries once I get my home's router sorted out!

I love your recipes and I've made it my 2009 resolution to try at least a few of them (hopefully with a fair amount of success)! I'm still trying to get used to living here, having been away for so long, and finding my way around places which sell organic vegetables and meats!

Your recipes are awesome! I'm still house-hunting, and I hope I'll finally get a place with a decent kitchen so that I can start cooking again!
vanessafrida: Ness[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:52 am (UTC)
Re: Hello Vanessa
Welcome to LJ!

I am sure you will figure out LJ real fast, and you will be hooked. It is really interactive.

Do share with me how you go with the recipes and if you have any questions ok? i am pretty prompt with my replies.

Organic stuff I am not too good at..I am only slowly starting to use organic produce.

What area are you looking for home wise?
porkchopbunns[info]porkchopbunns on April 24th, 2009 08:35 am (UTC)
hello hello
I don't really know if I'm lurking. I suppose I am. I'm just too tired everyday to blog as much as I'd like.
I'd like to continue reading your journal if you may :)
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:55 am (UTC)
nah you are not lurking.... and yes I enjoy corresponding with ya :)
gingerstardrops[info]gingerstardrops on April 24th, 2009 08:35 am (UTC)
Hello! i pop in for your recipes and so please continue to cook and post them cos thats where i get my inspiration from ! :)

Have a a great trip!
vanessafrida: [info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:56 am (UTC)
oh hello! you are around! I was wondering where you were :)

Thanks...I am looking forward to the catch up with friends :)
misha_makulu[info]misha_makulu on April 24th, 2009 08:40 am (UTC)
hi vanessa! i started reading your blog for the recipes (accompanied by the drool-worthy pictures & stepbystep instructions)and i even jotted them down so i can try them at home. recently, i've been rather inspired by your exercise logs and am hoping to try it out too, ie. treadmill + watching videos on ipod etc.

i don't blog on my LJ but i do on my other blog, and i've been posting pictures of some simple cooking i've been doing at home. if you would like to see, i can email my link to you *modestly* :D
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 08:59 am (UTC)
ooo which recipes have you tried?! I love to know cos I come up with them myself and would love to know what people think. :)

As for the exercise...try it...time passes really fast when you watch videos while exercising. It isn't as boring and i don't feel the "pain".

Please do email me the link! My email is on the sidebar :)
summerhues[info]summerhues on April 24th, 2009 08:44 am (UTC)
it was the recipes that attracted me to your blog. Then, came the many little entries you blog about your dad - i love to read how one cares about F.A.M.I.L.Y! Lastly, the recent gym sessions (kinda motivate me to keep fit) and the interesting quotes!

Phine.
vanessafrida: Yes Sir[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 09:00 am (UTC)
Hi Phine...thanks for the comment. yes family is very important...and that is something a lot of people regret when it is too late, and that is not spending enough time with their loved ones. I want to try and make sure that doesn't happen.

Oh goodie, i shall continue sharing abt the exercise. The recipes will def continue of course :)
thememorykeeper[info]thememorykeeper on April 24th, 2009 09:03 am (UTC)
hello
Hello I'm also here for the food. Your food posts always make me feel so hungry! :)
vanessafrida: [info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 09:15 am (UTC)
Re: hello
Hey fellow foodie!

hehehehe ok the food post is here to stay for sure :)
baby_charlotte[info]baby_charlotte on April 24th, 2009 09:04 am (UTC)
Hello! We havent been writing lately but we are still lurking around! =P
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 09:18 am (UTC)
Hello...goodie :)
ah han[info]equinox_han on April 24th, 2009 09:05 am (UTC)
it started with the recipes, :) and now it's just become habit (you're on my friends list! :) hope you don't mind)

Love from London
Han
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 09:19 am (UTC)
Hi Han,

Thanks for commenting, and I don't mind at all...i like interacting!

Do comment more so that I can get to know you better.

Good to know the non food entries arent boring u
nivekout[info]nivekout on April 24th, 2009 09:41 am (UTC)
i visit very early morning to see most lovely food,photos and you!nice shoes too!hehe cu88;)!
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 09:44 am (UTC)
you have been very quiet! and yes i have noticed :)

Ondine[info]delicious_irony on April 24th, 2009 09:48 am (UTC)
Heya

I came for the food, stayed for the memories - the nostalgia for my old life in Singapore is so strong (I left at age 11) - and keep reading for the glimpses of life as it is now.

Hello there! :P
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 09:52 am (UTC)
oooo where are you located now...:)

Ok i will try and share more pictures of singapore ok?
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Andrea[info]am_klutz on April 24th, 2009 09:49 am (UTC)
*chomp chomp chew chew
Let me see, Vanessa = yummy chomps :P
Hehhehe just wanted to comment for fun.
Love your user pic since I'm a big GA fan.
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 09:51 am (UTC)
hehehehee thanks for the giggle..yea i know you are around and thank you for commenting on stuff... :)

I actually stopped watching GA....Meredith started to really bug me hehehehe
Katie "Elizabeth": pic#85163387[info]versari_girl on April 24th, 2009 10:01 am (UTC)
I admit, the first thing that made me start watching your blog was the food and also glimpses of Singapore and beyond! It makes me want to travel more and given the current economy, I am at least able to read about it from your writing.

Plus.. you just seem like the nicest person!
vanessafrida[info]vanessafrida on April 24th, 2009 10:08 am (UTC)
Sigh with the current economy, dont talk about travel, i am tightening my belt even on groceries! I will try and share more pictures of Singapore when i can :) Though I don't go out that much.

Thanks for your kind words
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