Hello! This is my very first post and I couldn’t be more excited, nervous, but also very thankful to have this new experience in my life and be able to share it with all of you.
I’m sitting here right in front of my computer, writing this introduction of myself and about my blog, and my hands are literally sweating, and my heart is pumping so fast. Pure happiness, I think!
The last time I had this kind of mixed feelings, was during my first day at my language school almost nine years ago, when I arrived in Australia. I was just about to start an English evaluation to know which level I should be allocated at. I was so scared that I couldn’t even speak for the first five minutes of the evaluation. And, I can’t really call myself a shy type of person.
At that time, everything was really new for me. New country, a new home, friends, and a totally new language to learn in my early thirties. It was something, I never imagined I could be able to do.
They were definitely challenging times. But also, it has been one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had in my life. And now, alongside my husband, I can call this beautiful country my home.
The idea of writing a food blog has been in my head for a while. After quitting my full time job and months of planning, it’s finally here. So, I think I can officially say now, “Welcome to my blogging world!”
My blogging motivations
As a Bachelor in Social Communication back in Mexico, I’ve always been attracted to write, especially journalism. My first big motivation for blogging is to challenge and push myself outside my comfort zone. I’ve created this blog as a tool to improving my writing skills.
My second motivation is my passion for food. At some point in my aussie life, I started to crave for Mexican food that I didn’t crave before because it was always available to me. Feeling homesick and frustrated about not being able to find real good options of Mexican food in Sydney, I decided to start cooking simple, but nutritious Mexican food based on my family recipes.
It didn’t take me long to discover how much I love and enjoy cooking. And, most importantly, how much I love eating, especially when I’m surrounded by people I love.
My last, but not least, reason for writing this blog is to honor my traditions, my roots and Mexican food, which is one of the most amazing and rich cuisines in the world. It has been named an Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
I’m not a trained chef, but I have a great cooking heritage and I’m so proud of it. My mum, one of my sisters, many of my aunties, my grannies and great-grandmums are and were all great cooks, formal and informal.
I feel very honoured to be able to share a little bit of my culinary history throughout this blog. I hope you enjoy this Mexican food journey as much as I do.
Thank you so much for reading.
Luis Salazar says
Well done!!
The adventure we all have been waiting for the last years!
Finally something that will revolutionise the way we interact with food yet at the same time sharing and enjoying our taste in the mexican plethora of food!
Deeni says
So awesome!! You make me feel so inspired. Thanks for sharing, Luis!!
Ana says
Congratulations for making your dreams happen!!!!????????
Deeni says
It looks like 2017 is a good year for that Ana! All the best for you too!! 🙂
Leticia Schoenthal says
Felicidades Denni!!!!
Que bendicion hacer lo que te Gusta!!!! . Segue con see enfoque y persigue tus suenos. Tu blog esta de Poca!!!!!
Deeni says
Mil gracias por el apoyo, me hace sentir muy respaldada. Abrazos!!
Carolina says
Amazing, Deeni! I love your food! So, excited to follow your recipes and secrets.
Deeni says
Yes, the secrets!! hahahaaha. Really awesome! Thanks from the bottom of a bum and heart, Caro! 😉
Lizette says
Que orgullo!
Salir, atrevernos a hacer lo que no creemos poder es es desde mi punto de vista lo que nos hace crecer.
Te quiero mucho, estaré contigo en cada nuevo paso que des.
Deeni says
Gracias Lizette! Quien mejor que tu como ejemplo de lucha y dedicacion. Te adoro y te admiro muchisimo.
Daphne says
Hey Deeni! I came across your blog on Instagram. Congratulations!! This is absolutely amazing! So happy for you. 🙂
Chilisalt says
Hi Daphne!
Great to read your post. Thanks for your comments, really appreciated! 🙂