The Complete Cook Book turns 3

Posted on April 16, 2013 by thecompletebook

WOW – I cannot believe that 3 years ago on the 14th of April I started this here little blog. It has been such a fun 3 years and I am looking forward to the next 3.

It wouldn’t be anything though without all of you who take the time to pop in and say hi and follow along. I have made some wonderful friends the past 3 years and I look forward to the day that I can meet some of you in person. All I need now is an unlimited supply of cash and I can start travelling the world to meet you all. 🙂

I know my focus the past year hasn’t just been on food but incorporating my new found love; photography and my fur babies and our life here at Sundays River so I should possibly rethink my blog name or possibly amend the tag line but I take comfort in the fact that we we have been together long enough for you to know who I am.

Thank you all for tagging along on with my cyber space journey, I am looking forward to the next year.

With love and appreciation,

🙂 Mandy xo

58 thoughts on “The Complete Cook Book turns 3”

Trish Frielinghaus on April 16, 2013 at 07:28 said:

nice one Mands – well done ! T.xx

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 13:55 said:
  
  Thanks Trishy! So cool to get your comment. Lots of love, xoxoxo
  
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Promenade Claire on April 16, 2013 at 08:00 said:

congratulations Mandy, i love seeing how our blogs and lives have developed and grown, and long may it continue x

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 14:33 said:
  
  Thanks Claire – the growing of friendships has been such a wonderful experience. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on April 16, 2013 at 09:03 said:

Three years!! Congratulations Mandy! It’s been wonderful spending time with you! 🙂 xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 14:33 said:
  
  Celia, thank you! You remain an inspiration, so thank you. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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Lizzy (Good Things) on April 16, 2013 at 09:36 said:

Congratulations! ; )

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 14:39 said:
  
  Thanks very much Lizzy. Have an awesome day. 🙂
  
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RecyclerSA on April 16, 2013 at 11:00 said:

Congratulations Mandy, I think your Blog name is perfect, all above ingredients blend in the recipe of your life. I’ll keep coming back, blog on.
🙂 Laura

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 14:40 said:
  
  Laura, thank you so much for such a beautiful compliment! I look forward to chatting with you more over the next year. Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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Marisa on April 16, 2013 at 11:35 said:

Congratulations on turning three Mandy! As a new follower I look forward to getting to know you better in your next year.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 14:40 said:
  
  Hi Marisa, thank you so much! I am looking forward to getting to know you better too. Have a wonderful afternoon. 🙂 xo
  
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Hotly Spiced on April 16, 2013 at 14:48 said:

Congratulations on turning three. What an achievement. I think everyone’s blog evolves from their very first starting point. I know mine has. And that’s what’s fun about supporting someone along their journey. Looking forward to continuing to share yours xx

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 14:51 said:
  
  Charlie, thank you so much! It has been wonderful getting to know you and your family through your fabulous blog too. Here’s to the next step in our journey. 🙂 xo
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on April 16, 2013 at 15:11 said:

Congratulations, Mandy!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 15:14 said:
  
  Thanks very much Angie. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Zirkie on April 16, 2013 at 16:14 said:

Congratulations! I hope you will blog for many more years!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 16, 2013 at 16:15 said:
  
  Zirkie, thanks so very much. Have a super evening. 🙂 xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on April 16, 2013 at 18:00 said:

How wonderful! Congratulations and thank you for sharing all the different aspects of your life with us…looking forward to sharing many more years!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:20 said:
  
  Ditto my friend! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Purely.. Kay on April 16, 2013 at 19:11 said:

It has definitely been my pleasure to have followed your blog. It’s amazing. Happy Blog Anniversary Mandy 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:22 said:
  
  You are very kind Kay, thank you so much! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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cravesadventure on April 16, 2013 at 19:39 said:

Congrats – Time to Celebrate – Keep it Going – Here’s to Another Year of Adventures!!! Happy Tuesday:)

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:23 said:
  
  Thanks very much Renee, happy now Wednesday to you. 🙂 xo
  
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teachkitchenskills on April 17, 2013 at 00:41 said:

Reblogged this on teachkitchenskillsand more and commented:
I am writing one as well.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:24 said:
  
  Thanks for the link love Kevin and Cahill, I look forward to popping over to your site. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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bentodays on April 17, 2013 at 01:42 said:

Congrats on the 3 years! Look forward to many more to come!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:26 said:
  
  You are very kind, thank you! Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on April 17, 2013 at 02:09 said:

Whoa 3 years! That’s a great milestone. Congratulations Mandy! Looking forward to celebrate more together in the future. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:27 said:
  
  Thank you so much Nami, I am looking forward to learning more on your beautiful blog too. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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GourmetGetaways (@GourmetGetaway) on April 17, 2013 at 04:23 said:

Congratulations on your third birthday!! We are the same age 🙂 !!
It is funny how blogs mature as they age. I concentrate almost as much on my love of photography and food styling as I do on the food itself now too. Your images are always so gorgeous. Love your blog 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:28 said:
  
  Hi GG, I like that we are both so young. 😉 It really is wonderful how our blogs evolve and thank you so much for such a lovely compliment. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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ChgoJohn on April 17, 2013 at 05:24 said:

Congratulations, Mandy! Getting to know you is part of the reason why I consider blogging to be so rewarding. I cannot wait to see what the next 3 years has in store.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:29 said:
  
  Thanks so much John. Hey, you never know, we may just fit our visit in in these next 3 years! Have an awesome day. 🙂 xo
  
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Raymund on April 17, 2013 at 08:17 said:

Happy Anniversary to you!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:29 said:
  
  Thanks so very much Raymund. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on April 17, 2013 at 09:58 said:

Happy blog birthday and many more!

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 13:30 said:
  
  Thanks very much Sue. Hope all your painting and sorting out is finished. Have a lovely afternoon. 🙂 xo
  
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Texas, a cat in New York on April 17, 2013 at 13:54 said:

Happy blog anniversary!
Purrs

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 14:21 said:
  
  Thanks so much Texas! 🙂 xo
  
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moi du toi photography on April 17, 2013 at 16:22 said:

Happy birthday Mands! ♥

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- thecompletecookbook on April 17, 2013 at 16:38 said:
  
  Thanks friendy. 🙂 xo
  
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Jed Gray (sportsglutton) on April 17, 2013 at 18:49 said:

Congrats on making it to your third birthday!! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on April 18, 2013 at 09:14 said:
  
  Thanks very much Jed. It’s been an awesome journey so far. 🙂
  
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Norma Chang on April 18, 2013 at 01:34 said:

Happy 3rd anniversary Mandy! Love your blog and looking forward to future reads.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 18, 2013 at 09:15 said:
  
  Thank you so much Norma! Looking forward to sharing the next 3 years with you. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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Karen (Back Road Journal) on April 18, 2013 at 02:05 said:

Congratulations on blogging for three years…that is wonderful. No matter what the subject, I know I’ll will be looking forward to the coming year.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 18, 2013 at 09:15 said:
  
  You are so kind Karen, thank you so much! I am looking forward to the coming year too. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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dianeskitchentable on April 18, 2013 at 21:36 said:

Congratulations and my appreciation to you for such a terrific blog. I know I had a certain idea when I started my blog but then as I made wonderful friends all over the world, I found that there were so many more things I wanted to share. It’s been really fun and interesting hearing from you in all of your posts & I love your FB.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 19, 2013 at 10:11 said:
  
  Diane, thank you so much for such a beautiful compliment. It is wonderful the friends we have made and what we have learnt about each other. Makes our big world seems smaller which is wonderful. Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Kristy on April 19, 2013 at 04:23 said:

Congrats on three wonderful years Mandy! I am very happy to have gotten the chance to “meet” you and get to know you. I enjoy reading – recipes, adventures, fur babies and all! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on April 19, 2013 at 10:16 said:
  
  It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your lovely family too Kristy. Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
  
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Bam's Kitchen (@bamskitchen) on April 20, 2013 at 08:19 said:

Happy Birthday Mandy! I am delighted we have crossed paths and enjoy learning about your recipes and adventures. Looking forward to many more years of blogging fun.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 22, 2013 at 13:38 said:
  
  Thanks so much Bam! It has been a pleasure getting to know you too! Here’s to many more years of blogging fun. 🙂 xo
  
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Sally on April 21, 2013 at 06:25 said:

I know the joy that comes from a blog but also the commitment. So bravo for 3 years of fantastic recipes. I enjoy my regular visits to The Complete Cook Book

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- thecompletecookbook on April 22, 2013 at 13:41 said:
  
  You are very kind Sally, thank you so much! Have a beautiful week ahead. 🙂 xo
  
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kathryningrid on April 26, 2013 at 20:59 said:

A very happy blogiversary and congratulations to you, Mandy dearest! I know full well what a commitment this has been on your part, and I know too that I’m among many who deeply appreciate your efforts. It’s always a joy to come and visit you here.
xoxoxo
Kathryn

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- thecompletecookbook on April 29, 2013 at 10:58 said:
  
  Kathryn, thank you so much for such wonderful love filled wishes! I am thrilled we have crossed each others paths – you have made my life richer, thank you! Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
  
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