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One Year Anniversary

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How quickly a year goes!

Inspiration Kitchen 1st Anniversary | Inspiration KitchenI thought it might be fun to share some facts and things I’ve learned over the last year.

Facts:

  1. I have taken over 15,554  photos since the launch of this blog
  2. I have deleted over 3,000 food photos alone since the launch of IK
  3. My website name changed from Cherry Jasmine to Inspiration Kitchen
  4. 56 days after launch, my photo was accepted by Foodgawker & Tastespotting!
  5. Since buying my new camera, it has already snapped more than 10,495 photos

Disasters & Oopsies!

  • I was so excited to share this White Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake recipe with you, I put my camera’s SD card in the CD slot and had to use a paperclip to get it out.  (Hey, don’t laugh, they are right next to each other!)
  • And, do you remember my For Cripe’s Sake! #01 Ready…Set…Fail! post when I put my camera in time-out because it kept cranking out solid black photos making me look like a horrible photographer?
  • Or, when I realized that I needed an intervention because of the Hot Sauce Explosion happening in my pantry when I discovered over a dozen bottles of them hiding in there?
  • And, when I literally got sssooo startled at the sound of bacon popping in my microwave Ceramic Bacon Cooker that I fell over backwards on my bum in the kitchen?  True story.
  • Or, the day I tried to make Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and ended up with a solidified, lumpy mess of cupcake batter all over the counter?

1st Year Favorite Recipes – Top Picks ♥

Since it’s a first year anniversary, and there are 12 months in a year, here are my Top 12 favorite recipes, in no particular order.

  1. New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
  2. 3 Chili Pepper Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise
  3. Louisiana Creole Shrimp
  4. 5 Alarm BBQ Chicken Chop Chop Salad
  5. Honey & Jalapeno Coleslaw
  6. Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Cheesecake
  7. Peanut Butter & Banana Pumpkin Smoothie
  8. Spicy Poblano Burgers with Chipotle Cream Sauce
  9. The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies
  10. Bahama Breeze Skillet Simmered Jerk Shrimp
  11. Cherry Tomatoes with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
  12. Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Foods I Can’t Live Without Right Now…

  • Bacon
  • Chili Peppers
  • Steak
  • Shrimp
  • Milk

Foods I Can Live Without Forever.

  • Chocolate
  • Pizza
  • Cucumbers
  • Watermelon
  • Sushi

I hope you found this post as fun as I did!  It’s wild, insane and craaaazy to reflect on the past year!  Thanks to all my readers for the memories!  Now, on to year 2.

Cheers,
Kristi

Comments

    • Kristi says

      Thanks Claire! Baking a cake sounds like a fabulous idea! And yes, I’ve had more than my share of disasters! I wished I would’ve kept track of them all!

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  2. Marcie says

    Congratulations on your anniversary! You’ve had a great year. I have no idea how many photos I’ve snapped in a little over a year, but it is probably scary!

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    • Kristi says

      Thanks Marcie! Yea, that’s a LOT of photos. Let’s just say I needed that much practice! Once I get determined to learn something – nothing stops me! LOL

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  3. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    Congratulations, Kristi! I’d never have said that your blog was just one year old, because, I don’t know, you’re one of the msot inspiring bloggers out there, and your pictures and recipes are so so ncie I would have sworn you’d been on the bussiness for lots of years!! O
    I loooved the post, by the way! xxx

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    • Kristi says

      Thanks Consuelo – that is SO sweet of you to say. I am so glad we found each other. You know I love you and your blog! I’m glad you stopped by on my special day.

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    • Kristi says

      Hahaha! I wondered how many people would stop visiting after they saw the chocolate comment! I’m so glad you stopped by too! Thanks for sharing my special day!

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    • Kristi says

      Thanks Ruby! I have so enjoyed getting to know you, so I’m really glad that you found me (and are staying!). I love meeting new friends and getting to find new blogs – like yours! I’m now a follower!

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    • Kristi says

      Hahaha! Sara – that would be perfect! Especially for the cucumbers, watermelon and sushi. I just cringe when I even read the words! But, strangely enough I like pickles. Go figure! Have a wonderful day!

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  10. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    Congrats!! You mentioned that you changed your blog’s name. Did you migrate your site yourself or did you have someone else do it? I want to change my blogs name but I’m nervous about losing data, SEO rankings, and just creating a big ol’mess!

    So glad I found your site! Lovin it!

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    • Kristi says

      Thanks Lindsey! I moved it myself with the help of my web host. I kept the web host, so that didn’t change, which made the transition so much easier. Essentially, they did everything for me, with the exception of a few things I had to do. I am so happy to have changed my name. I liked the other name, but it just didn’t fit, ya know? I lost NO data in the transition, and no readers, so it was a really smooth transition for me. If you decide to do it, I’m sending good vibes your way so that everything goes flawlessly. Good luck! And, I’m very glad you found me too! I’m checking out your site right now! Thanks for coming!

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      • Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

        Thanks for responding so quickly! I love your new name and it seems just perfect for you (as far as I can tell so far!) I’ll contact Go Daddy and see if they offer the same migrating services! I’m torn because I love my original name but it’s so limiting. I bought the new domain 4 months ago and have been waffling back and forth ever since.

        ps- I’m with Consuelo above: your blog is inspiring and I can’t believe it’s only a year old!

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        • Kristi says

          Thanks Lindsey – that so kind of you about my website name. It seems like it took me forever to come up with something. I love hearing you find my blog inspiring. I try hard to inspire others, and it’s so nice to know that it’s actually showing to some of you! I’m so excited to hear your new website name! Be sure to let me know what it is – so that I can keep following you! I’m so glad we’ve become friends If you have questions about your website change and the transition to the new site – send me a private message and I’ll try to help! Share your new domain name – we want to know!!! 🙂

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    • Kristi says

      I will definitely keep the chocolate in mind! I’ve got at least 6 chocolate bars in my pantry (given to me) that I have no idea what to do with. I should send them to you so you can make something fabulous! Thanks for the Anniversary wishes! It’s been an incredible year!

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  12. Kelly says

    Happy belated 1 year anniversary on your blog! Thanks for sharing all of your adventures and disasters with us and here’s to many more fun blogging years 🙂

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    • Kristi says

      Thanks Kelly – the last year has been a wild ride for sure! I wish I would’ve kept track of all my disasters – that would’ve definitely filled the blog for the year! hahahaha!

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  13. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    KRISTI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Loveddddddd the fun facts that you posted! I can honestly say that i absolutelyyyyyy LOVE your blog and the nifty tips you give on blogging every once in a while…genius! 🙂 Happyyyy birthday Inspiration Kitchen! 🙂

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  15. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    This is a little on the late side, but Happy Anniversary! I would imagine the first year went pretty fast huh? This post is cool for me to read because I started my blog almost a year after you started yours! ( Our launch date was Oct. 25th of 2013) I am excited to see where we will be in a year! I am also laughing at some of your mishaps because I can relate to many. I did a whole “photo shoot” once with NO card in the camera!! I am also an unknowing “hoarder” -my husband once counted 12 egg cartons in the fridge at once and I’m like, “What? I need eggs!!!” Anyway, I love your blog! You have unique, flavorful and inspiring food in your repertoire and I’ll be visiting a lot more often!!

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    • Kristi says

      Welcome Renee! So glad you found me. 🙂 CONGRATULATIONS on your blog launch! The next year for you will fly by. Be sure to keep track of your mishaps (I wished I would have), because they make for a super fun blog post, and nearly every blogger can completely relate. Holy cow girl – that is a LOT of eggs! I’m LOL over here! Checking out your blog now. Much success in this new year!

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