Project Food Blog: The ‘A’ to ‘Z’ of me…
Dan 
Alright folks, Foodbuzz is on the hunt for a superstar food blogger and I figured I better throw my hat into the ring. There is some formidable competition, but I am definitely going to give it a valiant effort!
I was sitting here, racking my brain trying to think of the best way to to showcase myself for the first Project Food Blog challenge…I considered poem-writing, video-shooting, maybe magic tricks, but then decided to go with the alphabet. It will kind of be like 20 questions, but cooler, and I might still rhyme…sometimes…In a nutshell, I think I will be a strong contender in this competition. I don’t have years of blogging behind me, but I am constantly learning and improving my craft.
So, without further adieu, I present to you, my alphabet…
Artichokes: are one of my favourite things to eat. Fresh, canned, any which way they can be served to me I will devour them!
Brother: I have a (fraternal) twin. We are very different, and live miles away from each other, but share a passion for cooking. Although, I think I may be a tad more talented if I do say so myself.
Creative: My brain often keeps me up for all hours of the night, cycling through ideas for new dishes, blog posts, and my next great dinner party!
Dan: That’s me, I had to fit myself in here somehow. This is Dan’s Good Side after all!
Everything: I am proud of all I have accomplished, and the goals I still continue to strive for. I have worked hard for everything that I have.
A home-made lamington. Best. Dessert. Ever. You can thank Australia for that!
Food/Friends: They go hand-in-hand. It is one thing to cook a beautiful meal, but good conversation and a few laughs really takes food to the next level.
Grapes: Tasty in salads and they can be turned into wine. I thank them for that.
Higher Ground: The cafe I run in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is a fantastic place where I am allowed to let my creativity roam free. The great success we’ve had there in local music, arts events, and vegan meals has been overwhelming and makes me very proud.
Interesting: You kind of have to be to get people to read your blog. Sometimes my friends call me ‘strange’, I say ‘interesting’
Jalapenos: Spicy! I have a love affair with jalapenos. Fresh salsa is one of the best things to enjoy on a nice summer day. Although, last year I did cut a substantial amount of these peppers sans gloves. I definitely learned my lesson there…
Strawberry sorbet with candied mint leaves. Dear Summer, please come back.
Kimchi: I haven’t tried making this dish yet, but regardless, another one of my favourite things to eat! Mmmm…now I need to go get some! Who’s coming?
Learning: Something I do by reading, listening to others, and just paying attention to the world around me! I try and cook something out of my comfort zone every week! Sometimes with great results, and (occasionally) with great failure!
Music: Quintessential in my life! There is definitely something special about listening to some of your favourite music while cooking away in the kitchen, and dancing while no one is looking.
New: As I previously mentioned, I am newer to the world of food-blogging, but I have come a long way in a short time, and time flies so quickly anyway, so I’m sure I’ll be old mad food blogger in no time!
Opportunity: They are always out there! When opportunity strikes, I always go for it.
He’s a handsome fellow, just like his dad!
Parrot: I have one. He sits on my shoulder a lot. I could of been a pirate in my past-life. His name is Baub, he’s a bit grumpy, but he’s not a picky eater so I guess that’s a plus?
Quirky: If everyone was the same, life would be too boring! I embrace my quirky-ness!
Ribs: For some reason this is my kryptonite in the cooking world! I have yet to cook up a good batch of ribs. One day ribs, one day…(*shakes fist*)
Show: My ultimate goal. A cooking show where I would cook up some tasty meals and feature musicians. It would be pretty damn awesome.
Three: Good and bad things come in threes, as does the average, everyday meal. Appetizer, Main, Dessert!
Roasted cauliflower and arugula soup. Fall’s here and it’s time to warm up!
Ukrainian: Is the ultimate hearty and home-y kind of cooking. Perogies and cabbage rolls anyone? I thank my Ukrainian friends for teaching me these tricks of the trade.
Vegan: A more recent passion of mine. I host weekly vegan dinner nights at my cafe. I am currently on a quest to convince meat-eaters that a good vegan meal can be just as filling!
X-men: ‘X’ is a tough letter obviously. Not food related, but I do read X-men comics religiously. It’s the teenage nerd in me.
You: None of what I’ve done could be possible without your support. So thank you! Hopefully you enjoyed this alphabet!
Zucchini: What a squash! If marriage to vegetables was legal I just might consider. Ok, maybe not, but I do love zucchini! Growing up my mom would always have an abundance in the garden and put them in treat bags at my birthday parties! Ha, ha, ha.
Zucchini ‘linguine’ with a pasta-stuffed roasted tomato
Now you know my ABCs, won’t you come and cook with me?
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Love your A-Z Dan and glad you entered. Here’s hoping we both go far…. Good luck!
I think this is my favorite post so far (I’ve read at least 15-20 so far). It’s great – light, funny, and really gives a sense of who you are (and Baub is a flippin cutie!!). PFB is the best decision I’ve made since I started blogging a short time ago. It’s introducing me to so much great talent! I hope we continue to see each other through this competition – best of luck to you!
How creative! I love it! I found myself agreeing with a lot of your alphabet.. especially the letter F
I found your blog through an RT on twitter! I’ll definitely be back for me! Good luck
Very cute! Good luck!
Thank you for sharing you life with us. I am loving reading about everyone’s life during this foodbuzz challenge. I posted my FBC blog yesterday. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Ashlee
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LOVE it!! Way too cute!!! Good luck my love!
Dan, you have some of the most creative and delicious recipes I have tried!
I wish you the best success in everything you pursue in life!
You are also one of the funniest people I have met
ribs. slow cooker. done.
great introduction! You will be a force to be reckoned with….I very much look forward to following you in this challenge and enjoying your recipes! All the Best!!
wow looks great!
I think I misunderstood though, where is the recipe for Parrot?
You got my vote! I am a twin too! I live far from her. I live in FL and she lives in OH. It sucks.
Great pics. Great post. Great blog! You have my vote!
Loved you ABC’s Dan….much better than when I was in school!!
Tht australian dish looks amazing!!!! Dan u soo have to show me how to make tht:)
Great post! I voted for you! =)
Good luck!
Check out my PFB post : http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog/challenges/1/view/503
Very creative! Love it!
Good luck on the challenge!
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Love you, Danny boy! Proud of what you’ve accomplished too!
Such a pleasure to read! So well-balanced between food and interesting facts about yourself. You have a real future in entertaining, informative, thoughtful food blogging and I predict it’ll turn into even more than that! Good luck!
Very clever. And might I add: the entire time I was reading this I had Cookie Monster in my brain singing “C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me…”
Great post, very clever and unique. Good luck!
This is such a unique entry, enjoyed reading from AtoZ. You got my vote. Do check my entry and if you like it don’t forget to vote. http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog/challenges/1/view/667
Cheers,
Thas
Great blog! I just voted!
I am intrigued with such lyrical culinary-linguistics, and refreshingly bare-naked personal facts. I’d love to share with you my extra special, happy-fun-time recipe for finger-licking, baby-got-back ribs. Call me! … And don’t think you’re standing me up at the alter bb!
Love it! First post that I haven’t, um, well… kind of gotten bored with. Ha. Very clever and attention grabbing idea. One vote to you good sir.
Enjoyed your ABC’s very much! I learned a few new & interesting things about you today!
Very clever entry. I want to see more of Dan’s Good Side. I’m giving you one of my votes.
Terrific entry to PFB…Love it
Voting…
LOVE the A to Z idea. Looking forward to seeing what you do in the next PFB2010 challenge! Cheers!!
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Love the alphabet approach. great entry. Sending a vote your way!
Q for quirky, you and me alike! I’ve already voted for you because I want to see what dish you’ll come up with in the next challenge. Good luck!
You have the “C” for creative down, Dan! You get my vote!
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