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Four Years of Bombay Foodie

Cookies by Bombay Foodie

February 3, 2008: I baked my first cookie. I also wrote my first blogpost.

I didn't know this blog will change so many things in my life.

I didn't know Mumbai food blogger community will grow to 40-odd people. And we'd have so much fun when we meet.

I had no idea I will make so many blogging friends in so many parts of the world.

I also didn't think I will stop buying flowers or wine or other gifts when I go visit a friend and will bake them cookies instead. And they'd all love them so much.

I couldn't imagine the way people's eyes light up when you talk about food, and the way everyone's interested no matter what they do or who they are.

But most of all, I didn't know I'd have so much fun on the way.

To everyone who stopped by Bombay Foodie to read my posts, or leave a comment: A HUGE THANK YOU!
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notyet100 said…
Congrats wish you many more milestones like this,...
February 5, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Kavi said…
4 years. that's like eternity! :D Congrats and happy anniversary! :)
February 5, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Srivalli said…
Wow congrats Simmi..I do surely enjoy my visits to your space...I hope you enjoy the max and share that with us too..:)
February 6, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Siri said…
Time sure flies Isn't it Simmi. Food indeed brought us all together.

Congratulations and Cheers to many more,
Siri
February 6, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Swati Sapna said…
Congratulations Simran! And here's wishing you many many years ahead of cooking, eating, friendships, love and joy...
February 6, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Unknown said…
Congrats Simran on completing 4 years of this blog. It sure feels good to see all the accomplishments, keep rocking !!!
February 7, 2012 at 12:09 AM
Anonymous said…
Congrats Simran and many more years of blogging to come yet.
February 9, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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February 11, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Ragini Shah said…
Many congratulations...and best wishes for many more anniversaries :)
March 3, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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