A trip down memory lane – my 7 links

Posted on December 6, 2011 by thecompletebook

Joanne over at Fifteen Spatulas was kind enough to tag me in the 7 links challenge yesterday. Thanks again Joanne. 🙂

I was previously tagged by Anna over at The Hospitality Guru, so this is a repost of my 7 links.

The purpose of the challenge is to select posts from 7 categories from your blog and invite other bloggers to do the same.

The 7 categories are:

Most Popular Post
Most Controversial Post
Most Helpful Post
Most Beautiful Post
Most Surprisingly Successful Post
Most Under Rated Post
Most Proud of Post

This is a great way to unite bloggers from all over the globe and to re-introduce a few old and forgotten posts which may not have received any recognition from when we were still newby bloggers.

My 7 are:

1. Most Popular Post

I am taking the popularity of this post from the number of views and not number of comments – my normal daily views TRIPLED for this post. 😀

My folks and my beanie

2. Most Controversial Post

I was a little worried about posting this one, but think that it was received better than what I originally anticipated.

Vegetarians

3. Most Helpful Post

Undoubtedly, this would have to be my post on Abbreviations and Conversions. This really is a concise list of helpful info.

Abbreviations and Conversions

4. Most Beautiful Post

I think this would have to be the post a friend of mine in Mauritius photographed for me.

Pears in red wine

5. Most Surprisingly Successful Post

Not sure how to quantify the successful part but I guess I would have to say my, Getting to know you more post where I asked questions to help us learn more about each others culinary likes and dislikes and 5 fellow bloggers were kind enough to share in the fun. I have compiled another fun post, which I will share next week with links to the other bloggers answers.

Getting to know more about each other

6. Most Under Rated Post

I am not sure if I am supposed to take this from my blog stats or in my opinion, so in my opinion and just because this is one of my favourite recipes, it would have to be my post on Carrot Cake Cupcakes.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

7. Most Proud of Post

Aah, there is a slight catch with this one as I have not done the post yet – I will soon, I promise, and just to whet your appetite a little… we have printed a few copies of my book to sell – YAY! These will be “limited-edition” books as when we do a reprint, we will be changing the format slightly and moving away from a spiral bind to a standard “perfect-bind” oh and we will also have it available as an e-book. 😀

59 thoughts on “A trip down memory lane – my 7 links”

My Inner Chick on August 15, 2011 at 07:11 said:

–Mandy,
—oh, i loved the post about your mommy& daddy. 🙂 That was my fave.
This is a cool Idea….Yes, I shall do this on my next post. (for sure.)
How kind of you to mention my name.—You are beautiful….and not just because your food is SO good either. xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 08:15 said:
  
  Kim, thank you for your kind words. I can’t wait to read your 7 links – enjoy putting them together. Have a happy week. 🙂 xo
  
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Anna Johnston on August 15, 2011 at 07:22 said:

Oh yay!!! I’m such a fan of this 7 links, and I adored your red wine pears. So pretty. Can’t wait for the cookbook lovely. Your a champion. I’m truly blessed to be able to hang out with amazing people. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 08:18 said:
  
  Anna, thank you for thinking of me for the 7 links; it was great fun. Our weekend was great even though Pete left yesterday again for another business trip. Have a happy week friend. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy on August 15, 2011 at 07:51 said:

thank you for sharing and paying it forward! I would love to know how you did the e-book?! And of course I want to order a first edition xxxx

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 08:44 said:
  
  Hi Tandy. We are still in the process of doing the e-book – quite a challenge for me – we are going to use 3 formats – a standard PDF, a Mobi format for Kindle and EPub for all other readers – hope that made sense. Thank you so much for placing an order – my first official order! YAY! This is all very exciting. Have a happy week. 🙂 xo
  
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Geoff Applewhite on August 15, 2011 at 08:33 said:

Hi Mandy, Please make sure you keep a copy of your book for me! And I would love it if you signed it for me too!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 08:46 said:
  
  Hi Geoff, thanks for stopping by. I have reserved a copy for you. 🙂 Hey, you are going to be world famous as your name is in print in the book too. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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chicaandaluza on August 15, 2011 at 10:41 said:

Aaah – good to see some posts that I missed! And as you know, I loved the beanie post 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 11:12 said:
  
  Hi Tanya, glad you can catch up on some that you missed. 🙂 It has been so cold that my beanie has come into good use the last couple of weeks. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on August 15, 2011 at 10:50 said:

I guess most of your posts are helpful specially your how to’s and conversions. I always remember your blog when I need something like those.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 11:13 said:
  
  Raymund, thank you so much for such a lovely compliment. I am so pleased that my how to’s and conversions are so helpful. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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kitchenbelleicious on August 15, 2011 at 13:50 said:

Love this idea and challenge that is floating around! I am going to do my 7 links on wed i think. The post on your mom and dad is wonderful and I love the pears in red wine sauce

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 13:58 said:
  
  I am looking forward to reading your 7 and thanks for the lovely compliments. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on August 15, 2011 at 14:18 said:

I love reading these posts to get an idea of what each blogger thinks of her/his own work. I loved your post about your parents and I, too, would have thought that the the vegetarian depiction would have created some controversy.Thank you for including me in your list and I’ll get right to work on it. Enjoy your week, Mandy!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 15:09 said:
  
  HI ChgoJohn, thank you for participating – it is great fun and I am looking forward to your 7. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on August 15, 2011 at 15:34 said:

Wonderful post Mandy! I agree on the conversions being helpful and the chart made me chuckle. You picked some great bloggers to forward it to.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 16:01 said:
  
  Thanks very much Greg. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Kristy on August 15, 2011 at 15:56 said:

Great list and congratulations on the e-book! What a great accomplishment! I love the pear pics and I’m going to go back and read the conversion one. I also find your women’s home companion cookbook ones very helpful. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 16:03 said:
  
  Thanks so much Krsity – I hope you are feeling better. I will do another Woman’s Home post soon. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Cindy on August 15, 2011 at 16:55 said:

Thanks for tagging me 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 15, 2011 at 17:26 said:
  
  I am looking forward to seeing your 7. Have a happy evening. 🙂 xo
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on August 15, 2011 at 20:10 said:

Mandy, I love your 7 links! I didn’t know one post, but that was it. 🙂 Congratulations on your cookbook! I always admire people taking time to make beautiful cookbook. I’m so happy for you Mandy! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 08:08 said:
  
  Thank you so much Nami. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Kay aka Babygirl on August 15, 2011 at 21:09 said:

I absolutely loved learning more about this blog. Now I can’t wait to check out the other blogs and see what they say. Very nice post Mandy 😉

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 08:16 said:
  
  Thanks very much Kay. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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  - Kay aka Babygirl on December 7, 2011 at 00:02 said:
    
    Oh Sheesh.. I meant post not blogs lol
    
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Sally on August 15, 2011 at 23:17 said:

Really enjoyed this post and it was a great prompt to read some more of your lovely articles.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 08:18 said:
  
  Hi Sally, thank you so much! Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Yvette on August 16, 2011 at 01:34 said:

A great idea.. and how exciting for you another edition of your cookbook…I’d love a copy also…keep us posted we can all have a launching day cyber party get together! Have a great week! x

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 08:21 said:
  
  Yvette, what a fabulous and fun idea – a launching day cyber party! Now, best I go off and investigate how to do it. 😉 Have a happy week too. 🙂 xo
  
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Amanda on August 16, 2011 at 02:51 said:

Mandy – what a great idea this is.
I loved your carrot cupcakes, too, so maybe this will give them a little extra exposure!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 08:25 said:
  
  Thanks so much Amanda! I almost think of an excuse to make them. 😉 Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Tes on August 16, 2011 at 14:20 said:

I love your carrot cupcake post 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 15:11 said:
  
  Thanks so much Tes. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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Heavenly Housewife on August 16, 2011 at 18:29 said:

Oh, you tagged me :D, you naughty girl!
I think your carrot cupcakes look lovely. Sometimes I am really surprised at what gets loads of comments and what doesn’t. I try not to let it guide me though. I try to keep my blog about what I want not about what I think other people want.
*kisses* HH

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- thecompletecookbook on August 16, 2011 at 21:12 said:
  
  Hi HH – I am looking forward to reading your 7 links – bet there will be some fabulous stuff I haven’t read yet. Have a happy evening. 🙂
  
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ceciliag on August 16, 2011 at 22:55 said:

Wow, am I glad I found you.. now I am going to go back and study each of your 7. 7 is such a great number! But I am so recently begun i am not sure i even have seven pages that would cut it.. am still learning the ropes really and Love Blog World.

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- thecompletecookbook on August 17, 2011 at 08:59 said:
  
  Hi Ceciliag, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I am looking forward to sharing more with you. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Tricia on August 17, 2011 at 02:19 said:

Great posts ! Thanks for sharing

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- thecompletecookbook on August 17, 2011 at 09:07 said:
  
  Thanks Tricia. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Yvette on August 17, 2011 at 08:12 said:

I’ve tagged you here…
http://yvettesblogs.com/2011/08/17/the-se7ven-link-challenge
have a great day x

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- thecompletecookbook on August 17, 2011 at 09:12 said:
  
  Thanks again for the link Yvette, really appreciate your kind words. Have a great day too. 🙂 xo
  
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Caroline on August 18, 2011 at 19:51 said:

Thanks so much for including me in your post, means a lot!! Sorry I didn’t see this until now…I was flying home from NY on Monday. I’ll post soon. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 18, 2011 at 20:34 said:
  
  I am still thinking about all that wonderful food you ate in NY! I am looking forward to reading your 7. 🙂
  
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Michael Beyer on August 22, 2011 at 04:07 said:

I’ll be trying your carrot cake cupcakes at some point for sure!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 22, 2011 at 09:08 said:
  
  Hi Michael, I do hope you enjoy them as much as I do – thanks for stopping by. Have a happy week. 🙂
  
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- thecompletecookbook on September 7, 2011 at 10:28 said:
  
  Thanks again for the link back Rita. 🙂
  
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Joanne on December 6, 2011 at 07:35 said:

I LOVE that vegan photo…cracks me up!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 6, 2011 at 09:54 said:
  
  Can stir up a bit of controversy… 🙂
  
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vianney on December 6, 2011 at 09:14 said:

I love the 7links cahllenge, thanks for sharing!!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 6, 2011 at 09:57 said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by Vianney. The 7 links is a great way to showcase some posts. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on December 7, 2011 at 11:00 said:

I loved the family/beanie post so much I made 2…beanies that is!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 7, 2011 at 16:39 said:
  
  Awesome! Thanks Tanya, so pleased you like the pattern. 🙂 xo
  
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The Vegan Kat on December 14, 2011 at 04:12 said:

I like this challenge! It’s a good idea to highlight some older posts 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 14, 2011 at 09:14 said:
  
  It is a fun way to remember a couple of posts that you may ordinarily have forgotten about. 🙂
  
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Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything} on December 19, 2011 at 13:25 said:

Congratulations on the upcoming book Mandy. A wonderful surprise, you little secret holder!
Happy Holidays!!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 19, 2011 at 13:48 said:
  
  Happy Holiday’s to you too Roxana. 🙂
  
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