I feel sort of like a proud mama and a matchmaker when I facilitate the Adopt a Blogger event. This year I did things a little differently. I entered everyone into an automated program that we use for drawing names at Christmas and let the little program do the match making. We are witnessing fate at the hands of computers here and from the initial looks of things, I am really excited about the matches.
If you volunteered to Adopt a Blogger and your name is not on this list, please email me ASAP. I believe I got everyone who signed up under the original Adopt a Blogger post, but I have a feeling a person or two may have slipped through the cracks of a different post.
New bloggers - I had a ton of people sign up and unfortunately, had to stop accepting new bloggers because we had reached the initial limit and did not have a surplus of Veteran bloggers to adopt you all. I will make this a fairly regular event, so stay tuned to Dine & Dish for the next round!
Now without further ado, new bloggers, meet your mentors!
- www.wardstreetbistro.com is being adopted by www.coconutlime.blogspot.com
- www.paninihappy.com is being adopted by www.blog.buckymcoinkumsbbq.com
- www.peckerwoodgravycompany.com is being adopted by www.diannesdishes.com
- www.starfruitgypsy.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.cooknkate.wordpress.com
- www.vegetarian-hausfrau.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.tomatokumato.com
- www.hopieskitchen.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.eatfordinner.blogspot.com
- www.practicallyvegan.wordpress.com is being adopted by www.traineedomesticgoddess.blogspot.com
- www.lemonbasil.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.realfoodforrealpeople.blogspot.com
- www.icookhecleans.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.culinaryescapade.blogspot.com
- www.yellowgirl12.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.bakingdelights.com
- www.cyclingcook.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.lapetitechef.blogspot.com
- www.carmencooks.wordpress.com is being adopted by www.sarahscucinabella.com
- www.brokenrecord.ca/foodblog is being adopted by www.kitchenparade.com
- www.palatetopen.com is being adopted by www.andreasrecipes.com
- www.savvysuzie.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.kopiaste.org
- www.kittensinthekitchen.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.stickygooeycreamychewy.com
- www.theslackerkitchen.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.watkinslynn.typepad.com
- www.deliciousbynature.com is being adopted by www.columbusfoodie.com
- www.ezrapoundcake.com is being adopted by www.artandaioli.blogspot.com
- www.takethecannoli.us is being adopted by www.play-with-food.blogspot.com
- www.divaofdining.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.heateatreview.com
- www.homewithmandy.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.thegoodamericanwife.blogspot.com
- www.tastytrends.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.whatscooking.us
- www.artsy-foodie.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.bigredkitchen.com
- www.applesandbutter.com is being adopted by www.dineanddish.com
- www.baseballbakingandbooks.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.diannesdishes.com
- www.thecookmobile.com is being adopted by www.whatscooking.us
- www.sarahssweetsomethings.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.napafarmhouse1885.com
- www.foodalogue.com is being adopted by www.tinnedtomatoes.blogspot.com
- www.mangerlaville.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.kitchen.mroph.com
- www.illeatyoudelish.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.chocolatemoosey.blogspot.com
- www.purplepeopleeatery.blogspot.com is being adopted by www.meganscookin.blogspot.com
Just a quick reiteration of the expectations for Adopt-a-Blogger Round 2:
- Newbies will commit to writing one post about their Veteran. Veterans will commit to doing the same. Trying a recipe out and posting this on your blog would count as well, as long as you are introducing each other and the blogs.
- You will each add each other to your respective blogrolls.
- Please link back to the original Adopt-a-Blogger Round 2 post when you do any Adopt-a-Blogger related posting. That way I can make mention of it here!
- At the end of the 3 month mentoring time, where the Veteran will help the newbie find their way, I ask that the Veteran write one post linking back to this Adopt-A-Blogger post with a piece of advice for new bloggers. I also ask that the newbies write one post about what they have learned about blogging during the 3 month mentorship. Please note that by three months, I don’t mean that you have to be in constant contact with each other. Just keep in touch with each other for the three months and be available to ask/answer any questions that might pop up. The posts that you write for this piece of the Adopt a Blogger event will be included in a round-up at the end of the 3 month period.
I think that is it. Thank you so much to everyone participating this round! Have fun, keep in touch with how it is going and enjoy your new relationships!
ezineaerticles » Blog Archive » Adopt-A-Blogger Adoptions says:
[...] Original Kristen [...]
September 11th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Jimi says:
This is such a great idea! What a good way for people who know the ins and outs of blogging to share that with others.
September 11th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Ivy says:
I was really looking forward to this but cannot find my blog in the list.
September 11th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Andrea says:
Thanks for organizing it all, this should be fun!
September 11th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Nate says:
I think this is a great idea. I’d love to see how everyone is doing, what everyone is learning.
Since you are tracking Adopt-a-Blogger posts via linkkbacks to this entry, are you planning on doing some kind of weekly or bi-weekly roundup post?
September 11th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Kristen says:
Testing CommentLuv
September 11th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Jessica says:
Thank you again for putting together and hosting this event. I am thrilled to get to participate and even more thrilled that I’ve been matched with you! Looking forward to learning from you!
September 11th, 2008 at 11:22 am
julie says:
You rock Kristen! What a great thing you’ve started here.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy says:
This is great! I wish I had come upon it sooner. I;ll be looking forward to Round 3.
September 11th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Trysha says:
Awesome! My google reader will be crying when I’m done adding all the blog goodness!
September 11th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
kittie says:
Fantastic - I’m so glad I got in before it filled up!
Thanks for such a great event Kirsten!!
kitties last blog post..Scottish Scran 4: Mum’s Steak Pie
September 12th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Alexa says:
Thank you so much for setting me up with Robin. We have been in touch and she’s great, full of wonderful advice.
Alexas last blog post..Better than Nutella: Figs Stuffed with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
September 14th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Carla says:
Aw poo, I missed the sign up AGAIN!
Carlas last blog post..Tuesdays With Dorie - Chocolate Whopper Malted Drops
September 14th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Lauren says:
I’m so glad you were able to squeeze me in! I’m looking forward to the program! thanks so much!!
Laurens last blog post..Review: Aqua
September 14th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Dine and Dish » Menu Plan Monday says:
[...] you are participating in Adopt-A-Blogger 2 and haven’t heard from your partner, please contact me ASAP! Also, if you are an experienced [...]
September 15th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Ezra Pound Cake » Blog Archive » Candy Apple Pie says:
[...] pie makes me wish all of you lived a little closer, especially my new Adopt-A-Blogger mentor, Nicole of Art and Aioli. For the next three months, she’ll be giving me tips on how [...]
September 15th, 2008 at 10:13 am
megan says:
I’m must of been with Carla cause I missed it too. If you have any newbies that want a friend, I’d adopt them.
megans last blog post..Vanilla Spiced Peach Jam - Oh My!!!
September 15th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Esi says:
What a cool idea! I will have to make sure I stay tuned for when you do it again!
Esis last blog post..Creme Brulee Oatmeal
September 15th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Maris says:
Sounds like fun! I’ll be in the look out for the next one.
Mariss last blog post..Kickin’ it old school
September 15th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Marthe says:
This sounds great!! Too bad I can’t participate anymore!!
Marthes last blog post..Another list - of books this time!!
September 18th, 2008 at 4:34 am
I’m Adopted. | Take The Cannoli says:
[...] from Dine and Dish, is the creator of “Adopt-A-Blogger.” Veteran bloggers are paired up with new bloggers and for three months the [...]
September 18th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Amy says:
I was so eager when I came across your site last night that I didn’t take the time to look around and find that you’ve already made the matches for this round
Sorry!
I’ll definitely be watching for the next round. Have a great weekend!
Amys last blog post..Garden Patch Cakelets
September 19th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Meet My Adopted Blogger: Carmen Cooks! | Sarah’s Cucina Bella :: Family Food says:
[...] think she never sleeps. With that in mind, I have no idea how she found the time to spearhead the second Adopt A Blogger event. Experienced bloggers “adopt” new bloggers and offer advice, ideas and assistance to [...]
September 20th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Dine and Dish » Menu Planning Monday says:
[...] Thursday - Mom’s Mustard Chicken from Apples and Butter (my adoptee!) [...]
September 21st, 2008 at 5:30 pm
sangeeth says:
Oh! Wat a great idea. Really appreciate it. If you are still taking in new bloggers, plz consider me too .
September 21st, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Gloria Chadwick says:
This is such a cool idea! Please sign me up for Round 3. I’d love to adopt a blogger.
Gloria Chadwicks last blog post..I’m a Chocoholic
September 21st, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Adopt a Blogger and Fettucine with chicken says:
[...] of Dine & Dish is the founder of the Adopt a Blogger program. Bloggers that have been blogging for a year or more [...]
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Ivy says:
He Kirsten,
I just wanted to let you know that I did my post about my adopted pair.
http://kopiaste.org/2008/09/adopt-a-blogger-fettucine-with-chicken/
Ivys last blog post..Adopt a Blogger and Fettucine with chicken
September 23rd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Gloria Chadwick says:
Please put me on the waiting list to adopt a baby blogger. I just posted about this with a link to you.
Gloria Chadwicks last blog post..Adopt a Blogger
September 24th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Photography for Food Bloggers | Sarah’s Cucina Bella :: Family Food says:
[...] over at Dine and Dish recently organized the second Adopt A Blogger event. Experienced bloggers “adopt” new bloggers and offer advice, ideas and assistance to help them [...]
September 28th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Chez us says:
I want to get adopted!
Chez uss last blog post..TWD: Lenox Almond Biscotti
October 15th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Dine and Dish » Adopt a Blogger #3 (Recipe: Honey I’m Home Bread) says:
[...] you were adopted in one of the previous adopt a blogger events, consider adopting someone this time around. If you adopted before, you can adopt again. I am [...]
April 11th, 2009 at 2:48 pm