Today is the first anniversary of Fig Jam and Lime Cordial.
Twelve months ago I started this blog with the single aim of focusing my eyes on all the positive things in my life. I wanted something to shake me out of my funk; to constantly remind me of how wonderful and blessed my existence really is.
I didn’t begin this blog with a view to finding a career in food or as a way to generate income. In fact, I’ve resisted the occasional opportunity that’s presented itself, for fear that changing my motivation might change the way I write. I don’t want to write to a targeted audience – I write for myself first and foremost, and am always so encouraged (and a little surprised) when others are kind enough to listen to what I have to say.
Over the past twelve months, this blog has given me a unique opportunity to view the world with fresh eyes, to be present, to live consciously and with an awareness of what’s going on around me at all times. It’s nudged me to constantly try new things, and then record them, so that I can look back and review my year in the knowledge that my time has been spent pleasurably and productively. It’s enriched my life – by helping me to appreciate the minutiae, the day to day things that I might otherwise have taken for granted. And in the process, I’ve learnt important life lessons about gratitude, humility, and how much my God truly loves me.
I’d like to thank you all for your willingness to join me on this journey. It has been a blessed, joyous year and I’ve had enormous fun sharing the food, the laughter and the love with all of you.
I can’t wait to see what the next twelve months will bring!
Fig Jam and Lime Cordial 
Celia….I’m tearing up! I have been blessed by your writing and recipes….and I am so thankful that I found you because of David Lebovitz! Wow. I’m glad this year has been fruitful and a blessing….for you, and for me. Lots of love! And we’re on our second meatloaf!
Dear Celia, it has been a pleasure to be part of your everyday life. You have inspired me to cook with love and enjoy it. Thank you.
Gosh Celia has it only been a year? That means I have known you for a lot less than that….but it feels like so much more! It has been such a pleasure meeting and getting to know you, and yes, reading your wickedly tempting posts every morning when I get to work (even though I moan and complain about you posting too many tempting things!). Your blog is fantastic.
Keep up the good work!
here here! Here’s to another 12 months of fabulousness Celia! :D
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Happy Birthday. I can’t believe it has only been a year either. I love opening up the website each day to see what exciting things will be there. Here’s to many more years of blogging.
Ozoz, you’re a sweetheart, thank you! I’m on my second batch of DDL! :D
Sue, that’s such a kind thing to say, and it means a lot to me – thank you!
Spice Girl and Christina, finding two such kindred spirits to have coffee and bake bread with is one of the best things ever! :)
Lorraine, thank you!
And Dredgey, ditto. Don’t know where I’d be without you guys down the road!
Love you, love your blog. Congratulations on the first fabulous year. Happy Birthday Fig Jam!!!!
Thanks, Dan, love you back! You know how much your friendship means to me, don’t you? Celia xx
congrats Celia on making so many people happy — me included. love the blog…love the red earings…love the oven gloves…love the Chrissy cake and the pizza bases and the jams and especially love reading about your kitchen…oh! and love your positive view of your life in this world.
Cheers, love. Hope the headache’s on the mend. Look forward to catching up soon!
You offer so much Celia – Thankyou….
(I am amazed that it is one year -feels like many)
Namaste,
Craig
Craig, thank you! It’s so much fun having fellow bread bakers to talk to.
You’ve touched on a relevant point – it feels like a lot longer to me too! In the past, years have felt like they’ve just flown past – I couldn’t tell you what I was doing in 1994. But ask me about any month in 2009, and I’ve got a memory prompt. And looking back, it certainly was a full (and rewarding) year! :)
What a lovely reason to start a blog and a lovely blog you have created. You certainly inspire me and I always leave your site feeling better than when I entered it.
Thanks, Choclette! That’s exactly how I feel about your blog too – particularly when I get to see parts of the world I’ve never been too…
Congrats Celia..your energy in the kitchen is amazing and you have a real way with words. I also need to congratulate you on keeping the oven ON in this heat and humidity!!!!
Ah well, you know how it is with these enthusiasms, Jules.. :)
Oh I missed your birthday!!! Didn’t know blogs had birthdays – Hooray, Felicitations! This calls for a celebration….it might have to involve chocolate, any suggestions? How about a chocolate cottage loaf? Jo
Well, as you know, I did make a cottage loaf! :D Thanks Jo…
Hope I’m not too late to say Happy Blog-iversary! I’m so glad I found your blog–and that you found mine! Can’t wait to see what you come up with to inspire us in the next 12 months.
Thanks Nancy! It’s been great fun to follow you on your journeys! Hope the headcold’s on the mend…will go check now.. :)