Comments on: Top Five Reasons Why You Should Adopt a Blogger

By: chicken-chilaquiles | One Good Thing by Jillee

chicken-chilaquiles | One Good Thing by Jillee — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:28:54 +0000

[...] Chilaquilesfrom Dine and Dish2 cups shredded skinless, boneless chicken breast1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup (2 ounces) [...]

By: Pottery Monster

Pottery Monster — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:21:56 +0000

I have been looking for a decent recipe ever since I tried the "Two Tamales" version in their restaurant, Borders in Las Vegas. It was the best. This has potential. I can't wait to try it! .-= Pottery Monster´s last blog ..Get Ready for some Pucker with Key Lime Pie =-.

By: Chicken Chilaquiles | The Crepes of Wrath

Chicken Chilaquiles | The Crepes of Wrath — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:42:48 +0000

[...] Chicken Chilaquiles from Dine and Dish [...]

By: Chicken Chilaquiles « The Crepes of Wrath

Chicken Chilaquiles « The Crepes of Wrath — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:39:05 +0000

[...] Chicken Chilaquiles from Dine and Dish [...]

By: Jen Mullinax

Jen Mullinax — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:59:53 +0000

Love, Love, loved this dish!! Jen Mullinaxs last blog post..Tonight at our house...

By: Easier Than Falling Off a Log » Chilaquiles

Easier Than Falling Off a Log » Chilaquiles — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:00:15 +0000

[...] since I’ve never had a Mexican hangover. I actually was completely unaware of this dish until seeing it on Dine and Dish, home of the fabulous Adopt-a-Blogger event, in which I have just been adopted by Kitchenparade. [...]

By: Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:20:18 +0000

I just wanted to drop in and see how this project was coming along. Did you get enough experienced bloogers to partner with us newbies?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:11:33 +0000

Is it too late for another newbie blogger to sign up? My little blog is less than a month old, but I'm really enjoying the experience and would love to be adopted! Andreas last blog post..A Simple Idea

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:14:34 +0000

Those chicken chilaquiles look tasty! Kevins last blog post..Shrimp and Blueberry Salad

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:05:15 +0000

Hi Kristen,

I would be happy to adopt a blogger. That being said, I still feel like such a newbie myself and I am not sure I have the experience or the answers needed or desired. Time is a little short. But mainly I just am not sure I have enough knowledge. There is sooooo much I need to learn yet.

Let me know.

Nicoles last blog post..The Classic Wedge

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:21:22 +0000

I'd love to do this Kristin. Send a newbie my way! Also, your dinner is right up my alley. Mmmmm. Rotel deserves their own religion. Just my opinion. Annes last blog post..Out and About and Trying Not To Call Every Hour

By: dawn

dawn — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:08:56 +0000

I never made this dish, well, not like you did--all perfectly layered and such. This looks amazing. dawns last blog post..Coconut Caramel Pecan Shortbread

By: LyB

LyB — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:03:59 +0000

Reason #2 made me laugh out loud! And I wish I had all the ingredients to make those chilaquiles for dinner tonight! LyBs last blog post..Blueberry Daze

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:20:23 +0000

would someone adopt ME? i’m a rookie & would love some friendly advice & encouragement… even constructive criticism… this sounds like fun!

By: Judith

Judith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:26:46 +0000

I’d like to do it, and did think about it, but let’s be honest. My blog is what most people would term a failed experiment. I keep doing it because I love it, but people who’ve been doing it a third as long have fifty times as many readers, so I think it would be sort of misleading to put me in the “veteran” category. I wanted to *be* adopted last time and I guess there weren’t enough to go around! Haha. Good luck with the event.

Judiths last blog post..Yet another grilled cheese

By: flutephobia

flutephobia — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:40:46 +0000

Hi!
This is my first time looking at this blog- it’s great! I just have one thing to mention: your chilaquiles look excellent, but I must mention that both green chiles and tomatillos are in season now- and so worth using over canned!

flutephobias last blog post..Tomato Frenzy

By: The Cat's Pajamas

The Cat's Pajamas — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:21:21 +0000

I’m glad you’re back to menu planning. I do that every weekend so I only have to go to the grocery once a week. I never end up walking out of the store with what I went into the store with.
I want to join the adopt-a-blogger thing. I just don’t think I’m the right fit because I’m primarily a military wife who likes to cook. Oh well.
~Cat

The Cat’s Pajamass last blog post..The Results Are In!

By: grace

grace — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:11:12 +0000

boy, am i ever disappointed with the turkey sandwich i brought for lunch. i’d trade it and my firstborn child for a slab of your chilaquiles.

By: Trysha

Trysha — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:25:05 +0000

Mmm..I love tomatillos. Roasted in a quesadilla with asadero cheese with sour cream and honey/chipotle/orange dipping sauce on the side. mmmmm….now I’m ready for lunch.

By: Sandie

Sandie — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:13:22 +0000

As one of Lydia’s (The Perfect Pantry) adopted bloggers, I wish all veteran bloggers would offer to adopt a newer blog.

Here’s why:

(1) Everyone, even the biggest of the big, could benefit from a mentor, a helping hand, if only to gain a different perspective, get sound advice, have questions answered, bounce around ideas or offer guidance. Experience is the best teacher. Why not offer yours?

(2)While there will be moments as an adoptive blogger that will require more time input than others, this merely translates to a longer email or perhaps a friendly chat on the phone, whatever you’re willing to do.

(3) Newer bloggers greatly appreciate your time, helpfulness, experience and wisdom. If you are willing to pay-it-forward now, perhaps they will be willing to pay-it-forward later. Think of this as an opportunity to give back to the community to which we belong, as well as one way to improve our (not so little) corner of the web/blogosphere.

(4)You may be surprised to learn/gain a little something from your adopted blogger in the process, even if it’s intangible. The course of conversation, the practice of exchanging ideas, is give and take. Rarely will it become a one-way street.

(5)This is an opportunity to form a relationship with another human being in which you already have something in common—food blogging. While you may or may not become great friends, you will have exchanged a piece of yourselves in the process and I can’t think of a greater return on your investment.

A side note:

Lydia offered to adopt my former blog when she had already adopted another. I didn’t have to ask—she offered. Am I ever appreciative she did.

In the real world, I’m an experienced business writer with a background in advertising, but as a new food blogger, I was struggling with ideas of how to make a food blog work, what I shape I wanted it to take, what information I wanted to convey.

While Lydia and I blog on different topics, she was able to guide me into making some rough decisions. Ultimately I scrapped my old blog after 3 months to begin a new one, which would become Inn Cuisine. After 7 months, it’s still a work in progress, but at least it has a solid foundation and I love what I’m doing.

While Lydia doesn’t tell me what to write, or exert her influence to the extreme, she does help me see things in a different light, and helps me to recognize what changes would benefit the site and my posts, how to tighten it all up, and how to be true to my own voice.

For that, I will always be thankful. Lydia is a true mentor, an experienced food writer/blogger who is able to allow other food writers/bloggers to bring out the best in themselves.

I know this is a long comment. I apologize for breaking the rules. But please, if you’re an experienced food blogger with a perspective to share, give freely of yourself and your time, and help out a new blogger. It’s a wonderful experience, for everyone involved.

When my time comes, and I feel I’m ready, I will definitely be signing up to adopt!

Sandies last blog post..The YouTube Movement Against Chip Clips