Another year is almost over and I’m feeling sentimental. So if you’ll indulge me, here’s a look at some of the highlights of the year.
Better pinch myself, yes, it’s really happening…
The year’s biggest surprise was winning the Outstanding Use of Photography award at the Best Australian Blogs 2013 competition for my post Exploring Dubai: Spices, Diamonds, Gold, Fruit & Vegetables. The shock of winning this award — with so many brilliant photographers/bloggers out there — had me pinching my arms until I was black and blue. Big love to the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Coming a close second was being one of only five finalists in the Lifestyle category of the Best Australian Blogs 2013 competition. I started this blog because I was a writer who had lost her confidence and couldn’t finish anything so this nomination that was especially dear to my heart. Thanks again to the Australian Writers’ Centre for this honour.
Pick of the posts
These were my favourite posts on The Hungry Australian in 2013. I wouldn’t mind re-doing some of the photographs but these are the ones that most meaningful to me.
- Messy Pavlova or Eton Mess Down Under Style – nationality, Twitter and baking
- Anne of Green Gables and an Upside Down Plum Cake – my beloved childhood heroine
- Bloggers and brands: why we’re (mostly) doing it wrong – the blogger/brand relationship
- Penang Assam Laksa for Father’s Day – I finally re-blog my grandmother’s beloved recipe
- Top 5 Meals I Wish I’d Never Eaten – pretty self-explanatory, no?
- Prawn Lettuce Cups with Thai Dressing – a memorable argument with my ex husband
- Cockling at Goolwa Beach + 4 cockle (pippi) recipes – a beloved family ritual
- Moscato Stewed Quinces – a funeral and a gathering of friends
- Steak with Asian Dressing – documents my one gym visit of the year
- Thai Prawn Salad – the photo of my dad always makes me smile
Cool stuff
I worked on a lot of great projects this year for my amazing clients. Highlights include the Custard Apples 2013 media campaign, working with the Almond Board of Australia on an ongoing basis, and the Go Behind the Scenery campaign for Tourism Tasmania. I also did the food styling for two Wok in a Box shoots, one of which was a TV commercial that is due to air soon.
I took quite a few trips this year, which made me really happy because I love travelling and exploring new places. I visited Tasmania, Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Sydney and Perth for this blog, went on a family cruise and to a family wedding, and did numerous day trips around South Australia.
In early 2013 I joined the Servved advertising network, home to some of my favourite Australian food bloggers. I have also just signed on with StockFood, the premier food image agency.
Thank you for reading The Hungry Australian and being part of this delicious adventure. Looking forward to sharing lots more recipes and travel experiences with you in 2014!
Christina xx
PS new recipe up on Friday :-)
