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1 YEAR BLOGIVERSARY AND A GIVEAWAY

January 16, 2012 By Manu 142 Comments

I cannot believe a full year has passed since I started blogging.  It is so true when they say “time flies when you are having fun”!  1 year has indeed gone by and I find myself celebrating the first blogiversary of Manu’s Menu.

People often ask me why I started blogging.  I guess there are many reasons.  I have always loved cooking and I had taken up the habit of publishing the pictures of my final dishes on my personal Facebook page.  It was the easiest way I had to share my accomplishments with friends and family who all live far away.  One of these special friends suggested that I started a blog to share my passion for cooking.  And I will never be able to thank her enough for the push in the right direction.  “Cì” had just started her own blog, Il Mondo di Cì, a fantastic project about travelling, books, children’s crafts, cooking and much more.  There is always something new and I really enjoy reading it!!! <3  She helped me out A LOT.  I had a very vague idea of what a blog was, and no idea at all on how to create one!  My introduction to the blogosphere would have been much harder without her precious advice!  Thank you sooo much Cì! 🙂

 

In the last year I have learnt so much!  I know so much more about computers and social media!  Who would have thought I would be able to write some (simple) coding?!  Or become a Twitter addict?? Hahahaha  But there is something where I think my improvement is easily visible by anyone: food photography.  Don’t get me wrong… I don’t consider myself a good food photographer just yet.  I still have so much to learn (and this is one of my goals for this second year of blogging), but if you look at my older posts and compare them with the latest ones, I think you will easily understand what I mean! 😉

To prove my point further… if you take a look at my TasteSpotting, Foodgawker and Tasteologie galleries, you will see that the number of pictures accepted has been improving steadily! 🙂

I consider myself very lucky as I met many wonderful people along the way.  People who share my same passion for food and food photography and who are always there to leave a sweet comment on my blog or to answer my questions when I have some.  People I don’t know personally as we have never met, but whom I feel very close to as nothing brings people closer than sharing the same passion.  I want you to know that even though I do not always reply to each single comment, I read ALL of them and they mean the world to me!  Every comment is special to me… so keep them coming!  I would love to thank each one of you personally for all your support and love, but as that would be a bit… impractical, I thought a giveaway would do! 😉  More on that at the end of the post…

I had never even dreamt that my blog would be read by so many (amazing!) readers!  I do not usually do this as I am a bit of a shy person (oh yessss I am!), but the summary of this first year of blogging would not be complete if I did not share some statistical data:

As you can see from the above screenshot Manu’s Menu has been visited by over 185,000 people and it has a pageview count of almost 735,000 with a bounce rate of 2.51% which, I’ve been told, is quite good! 😉

I am quite satisfied with the results in the Social Media area… Manu’s Menu has almost 1100 followers between Facebook and Twitter and about 330 email subscribers.  These may not seem huge numbers, but they ARE to me!!!  These achievements go well beyond my expectations!  THANK YOU!!!

I have also had the honour of winning 2 recipe challenges at FoodFrenzy, of being on Foodbuzz Top 9 several times, of being mentioned twice on Yummly and of being featured in a variety of online publications!  Check out my Featured On page for a complete list!

I also thought it would be nice to share Manu’s Menu 10 most visited posts of the year with all of you… here they go (from the most visited to the least visited)!

  1. Triple Salted Caramel Cupcakes

  1. Hello Kitty Cake Pops

  1. Banana pear and ginger smoothie

  1. Chicken Shawarma

  1. Green tea Ice Cream – Matcha Ice Cream

  1. Ossobuco alla milanese

  1. Curry Puffs

  1. Panna Cotta Tricolore

  1. Baked Anelletti

  1. Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

For the complete list of the recipes that I have published this year, go to my Visual Archive.

Once more I want to thank all of my readers for the love and support you shower on me!!!  I hope I can improve my blog even more in the new year… I also have a couple of projects I would love to work on, but that’s for another post.  🙂

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In the meantime, let’s get to the Giveaway!

To celebrate Manu’s Menu 1st blogiversary I am giving away 2 Amazon.com Gift Cards.  You could win one $50 Amazon.com Gift Card OR one $25 Amazon.com Gift Card.

HOW TO ENTER:

Each entry in the giveaway is based on a comment. There is a minimum of 1 comment/entry (see REQUIRED ENTRY) and a maximum of 6 comments/entries per person (see EXTRA ENTRIES).

REQUIRED ENTRY:
Write a comment on this post telling me what is your favourite MsM’s recipe or where you would like to see some improvement.
The required entry must be done otherwise any extra entries will not count.

EXTRA ENTRIES (for more chances to win):
You can do any or some or all of the 5 options below. Note that if you already follow me on Twitter and/or Facebook and/or already subscribe to Manu’s Menu you must comment for each one if you want the additional entries, as each one counts as an entry. PLEASE make sure you provide your Twitter user name and your Facebook user name on your comments for validation.

1. Become a fan of Manu’s Menu on Facebook.

2. Share the link for this giveaway on your Facebook profile and tag @Manu’s Menu on FB in your message.

3. Follow @manusmenucom on Twitter.

4. Tweet the following: I entered Manu’s Menu giveaway to win a $50 or a $25 Amazon GC via @manusmenucom http://bit.ly/xtydWE #giveaway

5. Subscribe to Manu’s Menu updates by email or to my RSS feed.

PLEASE REMEMBER: Leave a separate comment for EACH of your entries or only one entry will be counted.

The giveaway will end on January 29, 2012 at 11:59 pm GMT. Two winners with a valid entry will be selected at random through random.org. (ONLY ONE Gift Card per person – the first entry drawn will win the $50 Gift Card and the second entry drawn will win the $25 Gift Card).  I will announce the winners on the blog soon afterwards and email the winners. He/she will have to respond to my email within 3 days to claim the prize or another winner/s will be selected. You may NOT enter using multiple email addresses and there is a maximum of 6 entries per person. This giveaway is open to EVERYONE no matter where you live (I always feel a bit left out when I read “USA only”!). So… GOOD LUCK everyone! <3

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED – NO MORE ENTRIES ALLOWED.  THANKS!

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Comments

  1. Amy Tong says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Congratulations on your 1 year Blogiversary! 🙂 What a wonderful giveaway to celebrate. It’s hard to pick just one favorite when you have so many awesome recipes! If I have to pick just one, it’ll be the Matcha Ice Cream! Beautiful and delicious. 🙂

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  2. Amy Tong says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I Became a fan of Manu’s Menu on Facebook. User name: Amy Tong

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  3. Amy Tong says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    I shared your link/post on Facebook and here’s the link:https://www.facebook.com/uTry.it/posts/171326592975504

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  4. Amy Tong says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    I Twitted about this giveaway and here’s the link: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/158843568235089920

    my twitter handle is utry_it

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  5. Amy Tong says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    I’m already a RSS feed subscriber! Don’t want to miss any of your post and recipe! 🙂 Thank you for this awesome blog and inspirations!

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  6. Amy Tong says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    I’m following you on twitter now with handle @utry_it

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  7. Lubna Karim says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    Congrats on your blogiversary….wish u r space many more yum years to come….i just can’t take my eyes of that chicken wings….they are looking so saucy and juicy that i could break down my computer screen to dig into them…..

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  8. Nuts about food says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Congratulations on your first year of blogging: to be honest I thought you had been blogging for much longer. You did an amazing job and you know how much I love reading you. As to my favorite recipe: gosh, that is a tough one. Perhaps the annelletti al forno, because they are close to my heart but I also really admire your macarons.

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  9. Nuts about food says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    Just tweeted about your give away!

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  10. Njeri says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:27 am

    I love the baked anelletti. In general I Iove your whole blog, the pictures are always amazing and the explanations are clear.

    Reply
  11. Njeri says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:34 am

    I follow you on twitter @jacquelinenjeri

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  12. Maureen says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Congratulations. I’ve loved your blog for as long as I can remember. Your recipes are different, not so difficult that I don’t dare try them and the photos are always great. I’ll go tweet now. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Unorthodox Epicure says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Congrats on your first year! May we be blessed with many more. Happy cooking!

    Reply
  14. Njeri says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:42 am

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/jacquelinenjeri/status/158906797476937728

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  15. Mami2jcn says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:53 am

    The Panna Cotta Tricolore is definitely my favorite.

    Reply
  16. Mami2jcn says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:54 am

    tweet–https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/158909895398268928

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  17. Mami2jcn says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:55 am

    I like Manu’s Menu on FB with my username Mary Happymommy.

    Reply
  18. Mami2jcn says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Shared on FB–https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=152765474835093&id=100000611160195

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  19. alejandra says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:47 am

    FELICITACIONES mANU!! ESTAS HACIENDO UN GRAN TRABAJO CON ESTE BLOG!!! Y ES TAN LINDO TODO LO QUE PUBLICAS!!! BESOS

    Reply
  20. Alyssa says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:48 am

    congrats on one yearof blogging! It sounds like it’s been a great year. I still remember your shawarma recipe. Having recently moved to the Middle East, I’ve got to eat some great shawardmas but have yet to make a good one.

    Reply
  21. mjskit says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:58 am

    Congratulations on your one year anniversary! It’s hard to believe that it’s ONLY been one year because of all of your wonderful recipes and everything that you’ve accomplished. A bounce rate of 2.51% is INCREDIBLE! But then who could bounce off your site? There’s so much to see. In fact, I see I’ve missed some stuff! Where did that triple salted caramel cupcakes come from? 🙂 I need to find them! I made your lime shooters for my Bday party and they were a HUGE hit, so I’ll have to say they are my favorite! I have every intention of making the Frittatine Alla Parmigiana, because it just looks cool. Have a great day!

    Reply
  22. mjskit says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:59 am

    @mjskit already follows you on Twitter.

    Reply
  23. mjskit says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:59 am

    MJ’s Kitchen and Mary Jane Willis already following you on FB.

    Reply
  24. mjskit says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:01 am

    I just tweeted your giveaway!

    Reply
  25. mjskit says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:03 am

    I just subscribed to your email notices. I can’t believe I hadn’t already done that! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Joan Nova says

    January 17, 2012 at 3:20 am

    You do beautiful work and I’m happy I found your blog.
    Happy Anniversary!

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  27. Eva Kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:15 am

    Happy Anniversary Manu, and what a generous giveaway. I really loved the photo of the cupcakes with the spun sugar, just gorgeous.

    Reply
  28. Kiri W. says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:27 am

    Congratulations! Your blog is wonderful, I hope mine will look nearly as good when I hit 1 year 🙂 You should be very proud of yourself.
    I am right with the masses – those salted caramel cupcakes are amazing.

    Reply
  29. Lana says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:35 am

    Manuela, happy anniversary to your blog! I wish you many more successful years ahead:) I enjoy reading your posts and your photography is amazing:)
    The numbers are quite impressive and you have a lot to be proud of.
    I started learning code and I signed up for a 365 photo contest in order to improve my photography:)
    Congrats!

    Reply
  30. Lyn says

    January 17, 2012 at 6:10 am

    Congrats and happy 1 year blogiversary, Manu! You did your blog so awesomely good! I love your desserts and snacks most. 😉

    Reply
  31. Rosie says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Congratulations! I love your blog in that you clearly explain steps, and the photography is great!

    My only suggestion would be to NOT include your whole blog entry in your RSS feed. Your entries tend to be long, and I would rather view your post at your webpage instead of in my reader.

    Reply
  32. Caroline says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:57 am

    Your blog is truly amazing for recipes, photos and yum factor.

    Reply
  33. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Congratulations on MsM’s first anniversary and on your wonderful accomplishments, Manu! I’m truly glad to have found you and your amazing blog! So far, my most favorite of your recipes is the Strawberries and Cream in Puff Pastry Cases. It’s so simple to make!

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  34. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:12 am

    I shared about your giveaway on Facebook!

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  35. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:13 am

    I am following you on twitter!

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  36. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I also tweeted about this giveaway! 🙂

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  37. PolaM says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:23 am

    Congrats! I cannot believe those numbers, meaning it would take me 10 years to get those stats!

    My favorite recipe has to be pasta alla carbonara, just because it is how I found your website!

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  38. Abby says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Happy one year! You have accomplished SO MUCH. The chicken shwarma sounds so good.

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  39. Rhonda says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:48 am

    I like you…on Facebook too.

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  40. Rhonda says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:48 am

    I’m following you on twitter.

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  41. Rhonda says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I already have you on an RSS feed. Congrats on your blogiversary, you’ve done very well! I have one coming up myself…

    Reply
  42. sharona says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:38 am

    i’m a fairly new follower so haven’t tried many recipes yet (but looking forward to) but love your focaccia!

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  43. sharona says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:39 am

    i follow you on facebook

    Reply
  44. sharona says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:39 am

    i get your e-mails

    Reply
  45. Janice Cooper says

    January 17, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Love the recipes especially the caramel cupcakes and wings.

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  46. Janice Cooper says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Fan of Manu’s Menu on Facebook. FB name Jan Peoples

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  47. Janice Cooper says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Shared giveaway on facebook. FB name Jan Peoples
    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=103424973112659&id=100000080232560

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  48. Janice Cooper says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I follow @manusmenucom on twitter @disneyfan40

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  49. Janice Cooper says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/159079334227881984

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  50. Janice Cooper says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I subscribe to Manu’s Menu via google reader

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  51. courtney b says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    i would like to see more recipes! like desserts! with more pics! they are all so yummy!

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  52. courtney b says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    fb fan of yours courtney bella

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  53. courtney b says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    twitter follower meandbells

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  54. courtney b says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    tweet

    https://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/159097515294195712

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  55. courtney b says

    January 17, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    i’m an email subscriber

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  56. Alice says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Congratulations!

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  57. Marcus S says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Congrats on your anniversary…Its good to see other men that enjoy cooking

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  58. JayCee says

    January 17, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Congratulations on your 1 yrs. Blogiversary. Well done! Your photography skills has indeed shown great improvement. Love so many of your recipes. Hmmm, pick a fave – Lime Shooters, Crostini, Ricotta Gnocchi or any of the MANY others I have actually made. Have to go with the Lime Shooters. They were a huge hit at my End of Summer party. Looking forward to many more of your entries. The only improvement I can offer (only because it is to my advantage) is to make more amuse-bouche recipes. I entertain a lot and love the small bite theme. Other than that, your photography is awesome, your taste pallette is awesome.

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  59. Jessica | Oh Cake says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Congrats on your blogaversary! If I had to pick just one it would be the triple salted caramel cupcakes. I am a salted caramel fanatic!

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  60. Jessica | Oh Cake says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I follow on twitter (@jesshose)

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  61. marcellina says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Congratulations! Only one year and such fantastic achievements. I know I could learn a thing or two from you! Do you realise that YOU are now the mentor? Well done!

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  62. Sarah says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    All the recipes look so yummy but the macarons with white chocolate and mint ganache seem so decadent!

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  63. Sarah says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Facebook fan as Sarah Blake!

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  64. Sarah says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    following on twitter as xsarry777x

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  65. [email protected] Kitchen says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Nice one Manu. I love your blog and always have. Keep up the good work!

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  66. June L says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I am new to the blog but the green tea ice cream made my mouth water. I love ice cream. My mom in-law likes to get the family together to make homemade ice cream so maybe I can find the powder and have us make that. Yum. I love the pictures. I am now hungry thank you ha ha :0)

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  67. June L says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Facebook fan :0) (June Lisle)

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  68. June L says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I follow @manusmenucom on twitter @Battle_Cry87

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  69. June L says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    My tweet :0)
    https://twitter.com/#!/Battle_Cry87/status/159187299157016576

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  70. June L says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    I am a confirmed email subscriber with the email used in this comment form :0)

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  71. Priyanka says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Congratulations on your 1 year Blogiversary!
    Your recipes are very wonderful and very informative…I have learned a lot of things from you….Keep rocking

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  72. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Happy blog-versary, Manu!
    I love every single one of your recipe, but right now I’m in love with your Sicilian Street Food parade 🙂

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  73. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I’m already your fan on FB!

    Reply
  74. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    I shared the link on FB!

    Reply
  75. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I already follow you on Twitter

    Reply
  76. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I twitted about your giveaway!

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  77. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    I’m already your RSS feed subscriber

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  78. [email protected] says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Congrats on how far you have come in one short year. It actually did surprise me, I thought you had been blogging for a lot longer! Your recap does showcase the talent and versatility that you have in the kitchen, so I can understand why you have so many followers. Sweet of you to do this giveaway, have a great day!

    Reply
  79. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:08 am

    I love all things dessert…and the tri-colored panna cotta was one of my favorite (such beautiful color).

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  80. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:09 am

    I tweeted the giveaway (@rachelkyle0402)

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  81. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:10 am

    I subscribe to your feed 🙂

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  82. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:14 am

    I shared the link on FB

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  83. Jenn says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Congratulations Manu! Although I only recently found your blog, I absolutely love your creative recipes. I’ve tried some of them and have never been disappointed! Here’s to an even better second year! 🙂

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  84. Vijitha says

    January 18, 2012 at 4:20 am

    Congrats Manu on the first anniversary.Wishes and prayers for more years of happy blogging. I love all of your recipes especially the sweet coal and colorful panacotta were my mot favorite.

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  85. Liz says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Gosh, congratulations on ALL your success, Manu!!! Amazing numbers…I still remember that your tri colored panna cotta was one of my first visits to your blog 🙂 So that is my most memorable post of yours…you rocked that Daring Bakers’ challenge!

    Reply
  86. Liz says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:10 am

    I’m a facebook fan~

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  87. Liz says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:11 am

    I’m a twitter follower~

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  88. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:37 am

    Congratulations Manu for the wonderful job you have done in this past year! I’m subscribing your posts and I’m really impressed by daily updates of recipes, not just recipes – they are all amazingly delicious ones. All I can say is that I wish you are my mom (lol) or wife (!)…or maybe neighbor. Are you asking me my favorite? The lists will go on, but I have made your Carbonara many many times and all of us love it! Congrats again – your stats is great and keep up the good work and keep delicious recipes coming! =)

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  89. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:38 am

    Subscribing via email already – and it’s wonderful.

    Reply
  90. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:39 am

    Following facebook already.

    Reply
  91. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Following twitter already (but I know we don’t talk much besides #FF haha).

    Reply
  92. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    January 18, 2012 at 5:42 am

    Tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/#!/justonecookbook/status/159344541772693504

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  93. Irena says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:37 am

    Bravo Manu, you are amazing!

    Reply
  94. ray says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Exclude me on the giveaway because I just want to say “Happy 1st Year Anniversary” on your wonderful blog, Manu! Thank you for bringing and sharing these delicious and authentic Italian cuisines. Wish you more success my friend! 🙂

    ~ ray ~

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  95. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Congratulations on one year! I think your curry puffs are amazing 😀

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  96. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I subscribe by rss

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  97. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I like MsM on FB

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  98. Amrita says

    January 18, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Congrats on your anniversary! Such a special time! All your top 10 dishes look so yummy, especially the Chicken Shawarma! That would be my fav off your list! 🙂

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  99. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Love your top recipes round-up… my favorite would have to be the hello kitty cake pops! Simply because they are so darn cute! Congrats on your first blogiversary, Manu! You are amazing! 🙂

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  100. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I already am a fan on facebook! 🙂

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  101. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I already follow you on Twitter!

    P.S. – Thanks for an international giveaway! I appreciate feeling included for once! 🙂

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  102. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I am already an email subscriber of Manu’s Menu!

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  103. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    January 18, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Just tweeted about your giveaway – my twitter handle is @theharriedcook… :))

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  104. Tara Webb says

    January 19, 2012 at 3:14 am

    My favourite M&M’s recipe is M&M’s cookies…

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  105. kankana says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:10 am

    OH my ! How did I miss this !!
    HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY sweetie and I wish you and your blog many many successful years ahead. Love your blog .. love your work! Keep rocking sweetie.

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  106. Leann Lindeman says

    January 20, 2012 at 1:40 am

    I would have to say that the coconut creme brulee really catches my eye!!!

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  107. Leann Lindeman says

    January 20, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Fan on Facebook.

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  108. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    January 20, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    One year Manu…!!! Isn’t it incredible???? Yes, time is faster that we think. Your blog is amazing, I learned a lot about Italian food, real Italian food, and that is priceless. Don’t stop sharing all what you know….and some day I will try to make your gnocchi with gorgonzola souse…my favorite…

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  109. Beth Michelle says

    January 21, 2012 at 1:39 am

    Congrats Manu! Such an achievement. I remember you are one of the first blogs I started following when I created mine. Every recipe you post is so mouthwatering and I have MANY bookmarked 🙂 Here’s to another wonderful year!

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  110. J @ ... semplicemente j ... says

    January 21, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Tutte le tue ricette sono favolose e le foto fantastiche! I love the Chicken and Saffron Consomme’ with Tortellini, a wonderful sophisticated taste of home! Congrats!

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  111. J @ ... semplicemente j ... says

    January 21, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Liked you on FB!

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  112. Jasanna says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:57 am

    I love your Risotto Alla Milanese! So far it is the only one I have tried but they all look amazing and I will definitely be trying more! 🙂

    http://munchtalk.blogspot.com/2012/01/spiffy-business-ecover-review-and.html

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  113. Jasanna says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:59 am

    I liked you on Facebook! My name is MunchTalk! 🙂

    http://munchtalk.blogspot.com/2012/01/spiffy-business-ecover-review-and.html

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  114. Kim H says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    loved the curry puffs!

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  115. starre says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:29 am

    chicken shawarma please

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  116. starre says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:32 am

    just signed up for your emails

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  117. Erik says

    January 27, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Congratulations on your blogiversary. Glad that a friend passed on the link for the shawarma; really good and I found this site! Have long considered blogging but have much trepidation. Not only are the recipes an inspiration but so is your experience thus far with the blog. Also loved the green tea ice cream.
    Keep it up!

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  118. Jennifer Grimm says

    January 27, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I like your section on how to make the different pasta and gnocchi. I just started reading your blog, but so far I really enjoy it!

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  119. Jennifer Grimm says

    January 27, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Fan on FB

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    • Jennifer Grimm says

      January 27, 2012 at 11:44 am

      Name is Jennifer Grimm

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  120. Jennifer Grimm says

    January 27, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Fan on Twitter

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      January 27, 2012 at 11:43 am

      @MandalynnJDG

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  121. Jennifer Grimm says

    January 27, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Receive emails

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  122. Jennifer Grimm says

    January 27, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Tweeted the info

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  123. Cì says

    January 28, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Happy blog-anniversary! 🙂
    I can believe those numbers 😉 because… it’s you and Manu’sMenu 😀
    Pictures are great, recipes are detailed and easy to riproduce. All the blog is full of enthusiasm, passion. The most important thing is that you make people able to taste the authentic italian style food their place!
    Congrats!

    Thank you for mentioning me and for your words about my blog, you made me feel so happy and glad we are friends! It’s so beautiful we two supporting each other! 🙂
    Thank you so much!

    I like your beautiful foundant cakes. I wish you’ll write some vegan receipt soon 😉 so that I won’t have to veganize everything!

    Following you on FB, twitter, pinterest.
    I shared this post on FB and here
    God luck everybody!

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  124. matea says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:17 am

    i love your green tea ice cream recipe, it’s so simple to make, yet so delicious 🙂

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  125. matea says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I just subscribed to your email notices. can’t wait for new posts 🙂

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  126. Julie L says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:50 am

    http://www.manusmenu.com/curry-puffs this recipe thanks

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  127. Julie L says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:52 am

    email subscrisber

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  128. Julie L says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:52 am

    like u on fb Julie A Scott Laws

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  129. Deanna G. says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:20 am

    My favorite is the Sicilian Cannoli recipe.

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  130. Deanna G. says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:21 am

    I’m a fan of Manu’s Menu on Facebook. (Deanna Cali)

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  131. Deanna G. says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:23 am

    Shared on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/calidreamin87/posts/242460715832416

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  132. Deanna G. says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:23 am

    I follow @manusmenucom on Twitter. (@calidreamin87)

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  133. Deanna G. says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:24 am

    Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/#!/calidreamin87/status/163688880854401024

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  134. Deanna G. says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:25 am

    I subscribe via RSS.

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  135. Tracy Robertson says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:27 am

    My favorite is the Hello Kitty Cake Pops! They are awesome and less fancy cake pops that are store bought cost a fortune!

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  136. Tracy Robertson says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/tracylr233/status/163735154534264832

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  137. Tenille @ My Family Table says

    January 30, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Congratulations Manu; I’m looking forward to many more years of wonderful recipes from you.

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  138. Noelia says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:57 am

    The cakepop probable because they are something new here and very easy to make, anso the falafel one

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  139. Laura @ A Healthy Jalapeño says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Happy Blogiversary!!!!!
    You weren’t kidding, our anniversaries were like mirrored at the same time, but you are far preceding where I am. Very nicely done. I am slowly but surely working my blog to be better each day and hopefully I will have a new page design too.
    So happy for you, and now I have to go drool over some of these dishes…. yummmmmm

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  140. Valeria says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Prova prova.. 123 prova?!?!

    🙂

    Buona giornata

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