Last week when I sat down with the bakery owner to chat, she and the manager mentioned that they ‘loved my blog.’ Ummm…oh really? To be quite honest, I felt a little embarrassed, excited, delighted, and flattered, all at the same time. It caught me completely off guard (they found it because I linked back to their website). Now, I’m okay with just about anyone reading my blog, after all it is available for the world to see. However, often times when I am writing, I don’t think about who really is on the other side of the screen.
When I first started reading blogs over 2 years ago (whew! that’s a long time), I never commented on them even though I read them faithfully. I’m not sure why. I suppose I thought that because I didn’t have a blog of my own it would be somewhat awkward. After all, they wouldn’t know anything about me.
Of course, when people comment on my blog now, I know they’re reading but who else is there? I know my best friend’s mom, some of my Culinary Cultures classmates, my family, and even my dietician are reading! My dietician asked for the link and I sent it to her. That wasn’t a big deal since I tell her everything anyways. Even so, sometimes I forget that even they are reading my blog.
I wouldn’t write a public blog if I didn’t want people (even people I’m unaware of) reading it. It does make me blush a little when I find out they are reading since I am so open about my life and let’s be honest, taking photos of food and gushing over kefir isn’t exactly normal.
Then again, I’ve never been normal and that’s what makes me special!!
So I’ve got some questions for you now….
Bloggers: Who is your audience? Who are you writing to when you blog?
Readers: Do you feel weird commenting as just a reader? Introduce yourself (if you want)!
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Let’s get back to normalcy:
As part of my pre-spring break fridge cleaning mission for this week, I made a Leek, Artichoke & Almond Cheese Frittata.
First, I sauteed the leeks and artichokes.
Added in 4 egg whites and almond cheese. Then I covered the pan so the egg whites would cook!
TA DA!! I originally wanted to make an omelet but I knew with all the goodies I had, I would’ve never fit it all inside without a messy outcome.
Served with 2 slices of toast.
It was another gorgeous day so I walked ~2 mi. while reading A Whole New Mind for class.
Afternoon snack:
Kefir + Greek yogurt w/ strawberries and Kashi Puffs Cereal
Ready to eat!
I had a long afternoon/night of classes so I packed some orangey snax:
Carrots and Kumquats
I actually ate them with a packet of Barney Butter.
I picked up a couple Rosie’s Granola Bars….aka crack bars. I ate one as a pre-workout snack during my last class.
At the gym, I ellipticalled for 60 min. and then did arm weights for 20 min.
For dinner, I prepped a salad with broccoli slaw, ~1/3 of the frittata I made (I didn’t finish it earlier) and cottage cheese.
I didn’t finish it because in all seriousness, I prefer to have sweet food for breakfast. Okay, I prefer to have sweet food at all times of the day but especially for breakfast.
Cottage cheese = Salad dressing <– so good!
For dessert I munched on these organic chocolate covered cacao nibs and expresso beans. I found them on campus and immediately picked them up (gotta use up the food points!). They are vegan too…I know I’ve got some vegan readers out there!
I’m surprised I could fall asleep with the caffeine that these contain.
Have a great day whoever is reading!!! 
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I still don’t really think anyone reads my blog besides blogs I comment on, family, and friends. I guess I write to that audience. I doubt I would comment if I was another blogger, because I may feel weird – unless it was a very moving post.
Hey Allie! I’m one of those that reads and never really comments, but your post inspired me to say hi! I’m a senior in college too (in WA state). I’ve been reading blogs for about 2 years too, and stumbled upon yours a couple months ago. I guess I do feel slightly strange leaving a comment without a blog of my own…I’ve been thinking about starting one. What prompted you to make the jump from reader to blogger? It looks so fun, but time consuming!
Ooh, I didn’t know Barney Butter came in little packs like that!
I just started reading food blogs a few weeks ago, and I felt kind of creepy commenting without my own blog! So I tried to start one during snowmageddon, but don’t really have the time & motivation to keep it up. Anywho, I’m Shannon, from Northern VA. I’m 26, work in accounting, and just got married in August. I’m trying to lose these “last” 25 lbs, but get kind of crazy obsessive when counting calories. I love food blogs because I love seeing the healthy ideas and portions that all you ladies eat! I’m also training for my 2nd 1/2 marathon. Thanks for blogging Allie!
I think I’m still trying to define who I want to write too and who my audience is. I know what topics I want to write about, I just hope readers like them
I love reading blogs and hope readers enjoy mine
I did have a blog, and to be honest it made me feel too exposed and under pressure so I stopped. But your blog is still a bright spot in my day!! Thanks for writing and I will keep reading.
I’m with you, sweet for breakfast all the time
I don’t think I write “for” any particular person, I just try to be myself and hope that comes through a little!
HI!! Well you know I’m reading! Sometimes I think about the audience or who might be reading… like “hmmm what if my aunt read this?? What would she think??” It’s odd that thinking about strangers interested in the topic will read it often seems easier than writing thinking that my family/ friends are reading. Last night my roommate asked me if I am weirded out that strangers read my blog and that thought never really occurred to me, especially since I know that a lot of readers are other bloggers that I “know” from reading their blogs. Sorry about the long winded response, just something I’ve been thinking about lately as my family and friends are reading more!
What a beautiful fritatta!!
I don’t really know who I write to in all honesty! I just imagine people like me – young women who love food and exercise and healthy living :s I doubt many men or junk food addicts read my blog! I’d love to find out who does though
I’m the same with sweet foods for bfast! I looooove eggs but I always eat them for lunch or dinner because I’m never in the mood for anything non-oatmeal/yogurt/oatbreeezy in the manana!
I often wonder who the non-foodies are who read my blog. I guess if they’re reading, they probably are foodies–just blogless ones haha. I mostly write for the blogging community–and my grandma. She’s my #1 reader–so I always keep her in mind (and the TWSS action to a minimum haha)
My goal for my blog is to create a dialogue or a community with people who are on a similar journey to embrace a healthy lifestyle, one that incorporates body, mind, and spirit. I try to write about topics that would interest those people, even though at this point I’m sure many of my readers are just family and friends!
Hi Allie! I’ve been reading since around Sept/October! I’m almost halfway through my first year in graduate school (I’m getting a master’s in library + info science) and I love reading about all of your adventures
I’m also dying to try Kefir! I tried the Trader Joe’s (I share a similar love of Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods) fro-yo and LOVED it!! I’ve been trying to find skim though…I’m guessing WF would have it? I’ll keep searching…and yes, I usually don’t comment because I don’t have a blog, so I feel it’d be weird? But is it more weird to read and not comment? I still haven’t decided…lol.
Hi Allie! I’m one of those people who has been reading your blog avidly for the last few months, but I dont think I’ve every actually commented! Probably because since I dont have a blog of my own (quite yet, at least), I dont quite feel like I am 100% a member of this “blogger” world. haha. But yes, I have been reading your blog for quite some time now, because I love it! Anyway, I’m Stephanie from Northern VA, although I just graduated from Virginia Tech (good job on the bball win a few weeks back, PS, although we gave you a run for your money!) and will actually be returning next fall to start grad school! Just a funny story to share before I go – before the VT-Duke bball game my boyfriend was saying that he didn’t know anyone who went to Duke who was nice (no offense, it was said in the spirit of bball rivalry), and I responded with “I know someone nice who goes to Duke! Well… “know” in the sense that we’ve never actually met before…or spoken…and she doesnt know I exist…but she’s nice!” Needless-to-say, I had to explain about your blog.
Anyway, keep up the blogging, and I’ll try to comment more often now that we’re…kind of… introduced!
I feel that sweet breakfast thing lady. I love eggs, but I always want something a little sweet at the end.
Never really thought about who I write to, I just write!
you know, im not really sure who I write for. Most time I only write to myself. Its just a journal for me and I never really consider who reads my blog. thats why it always sounds like verbal/mental throw-up on my blog. most times it only makes sense to me.
I totally get where you are coming from!!! I do the same thing when my aunts or such mention that they ‘love my blog’. It’s a weird feeling, no?
The frittata looks great but I’m with you on liking a sweet b-fast! I tend to like egg related meals at lunch.
I don’t normally think about who is reading my blog….probably because I don’t think I have very many readers!
A couple sets of parents on Noah’s hockey team found the blog through my email address and like you it was a mix of emotions!!
Whoa – didn’t know that just linking back to a site notifies them? Now I’m thinking who I’ve linked back to, haha.
Sometimes I wonder who’s out there, too! I know I’m still rather obscure and not “well-known”, but when I write I just write to whoever wants to listen! I know I’m gearing myself towards more of a health-foodie audience, but at the same time hope more people can relate to me even if they don’t share my views. I like to just get my thoughts out for myself, too.
I was the same way – I blog-read wayyy before I started blogging…and honestly, it never even occurred to me that i should or COULD comment without being a blogger myself.
Those Rosie’s bars look great! Seems like a local company the way they’re packaged (haven’t scoped out their site yet!) – but don’t you love/hate how local companies have the best foods?! Love because there’s a sense of pride – but hate because you don’t get to share how good they are with the rest of the foodie world!
You can walk outside while you read? You are talented, I would be running into things lol
I’m Andrea, I’m a blogless reader
I usually don’t comment because I agree it might be weird since the bloggers don’t know me, but then again its a public blog so why not? I think your blog is great! I get so much inspiration and motivation from the blog world and I’m hoping to one day start my own. But for now, I’ll just keep reading everyone’s wonderful blogs 
I don’t think anyone really reads my blog save for a few friends. So I guess my audience is myself and whoever is tuning in. LOL!
Your food looks amazing by the way!
Hey! I’m another one of those reader-not-commenter types… I think not having a blog makes me think of myself as “not quite worthy” to comment, because what do I know? I’m not inventive enough to create my own exciting meals; I just steal the ideas of food bloggers! The food blogosophere is really helpful for someone like me: a second-year college student attempting veganism with a history of eating disorders. I think being anonymous also makes you more open with your life, including serious and more frivolous matters. Anyway… hope you enjoy this novel I’ve just written you, I’m late for Spanish!
-Patrice
Hey girl. So funny, I am the same way. Some of my friends say they read it all the time..and I have had family members tell me “so and so” that they know reads it and now is changing their eating habits, etc. It’s crazy! I have high school friends on facebook say they are blog stalking me, lol. It is weird and slightly embarrassing…but those “google analytic” numbers are coming from somewhere! LOL gushing over kefir…I feel like that sometimes about my oatmeal…hehehe
I am also a college senior. Yikes. I started reading blogs fairly recently and decided to start one of my own. I don’t really think anyone reads my blog but it’s nice for me to have a place to catalog my recipes and if someone is inspired, great!
I JUST started reading blogs, and blogging so my audiance is steadily growing. To be honost i don’t know who is reading my blog right now. I am blogging to anyone who is interested in what I have to say. Food intrigues me with the power it has over your body and mind, so this is fun for me! Read on!
Hi Allie-
I don’t comment on most blogs because I don’t think I have much insight or advice on most things. I read blogs to learn…I guess I should start commenting more. I know that’s how I know people are reading my blog.
I only thought my family were reading my blog, but I have gotten some recent comments that show me others are reading.
It does make you feel like your blog is serving a purpose!
My audience is my family and friends. I would love to get into the blogger world, but don’t have time to post every day. I also don’t have that much knowledge about food and healthy living so I don’t feel comfortable giving advice on my blog. Maybe if I learned more about it…
Enjoy your day!!
haha, I know what you mean! I’ll start to tell a story, and someone will say “yeah I know, I read it on your blog,” and I’m always surprised. That frittata looks lovely!
Hi..I read your blog and I don’t have my own..I just lurk haha. I don’t even remember how I found it..I was probably searching for recipes online and came across it. I love your sense of humour and all the interesting combos of food you eat..you inspired some of my own creations. Just thought I’d introduce myself haha..delurked
I write my blog for whoever to read. I am an open book to everyone so I’m okay with friends, family, and strangers reading.
Okay. It’s time for me to come clean. I’m one of those anonymous readers who never comments, but I’ve been reading your blog religiously all semester long. What makes this especially creepy is that I go to Duke, as well (I’m a sophomore), so I’m constantly looking for you. Although I don’t know if I saw you if I’d be forward enough to go, “Hey! I love reading about what you eat everyday!”
I’m actually a Robertson on my semester switch, so I’m at UNC this semester without a meal plan (aka no need to use food points!!). Instead, I just have a big ol’ stipend from the program, so I’ve been living at the Trader Joe’s that you frequent on 15-501. I definitely got those honey sesame cashews you mentioned while I was there last time — bad move; they were gone in, like, five days.
There’s sooo much I could say about Duke and body image and food issues and the general social environment there. Basically, I feel you on a lot of things. Now that I’ve outed myself, maybe I’ll be more forward about commenting. Maybe we could even meet up sometime!
me me me, i’m reading your blog! et je l’adore!
a bientot
The Paris Food Blague
I’ve often wondered who else reads my blog, too! I know I have my usual readers through the comments, but I wonder how many lurkers there are
You’re gonna get lotssss of comments on this one!
That leek-egg-almond cheese concoction looks interesting ^^ do you use actual egg whites from an egg, or is it from a carton, separated already?
funny story: i know a sophomore at duke who reads your blog! She loves it and was soooooooo excited that I knew you!
Pretty much everybody I know reads my blog. My parents tell everybody and a lot of my friends are foodies so we’re always talking about food and stuff.
When I write my blog I just imagine I’m sharing a recipe w/ a friend in an email kind of. I just try to be me, while sharing the food!
Hey Allie,
I started blogging about two months ago. I stumbled upon your blog just by chance, and I’m so glad I did. I read your blog regularly and absolutely love your sense of humor, love for food, and love for life! Sorry for never commenting–I’ll have to get better about that
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Haha I loved this: “let’s be honest, taking photos of food and gushing over kefir isn’t exactly normal.”
Yeah, my roommate thinks it’s really weird that I take pictures of food but I’m okay with that. I have no clue who reads mine. Probably not too many people.
I have an extra leek that needs to be used! I think you inspired me!!
I’m the same way-I never know who is reading my blog. Especially because I don’t get many comments on my blog. Your egg, artichoke, and leek scramble looks really good. I need to try that one.
I found your blog through Diana’s when she blogged about the Durham meetup!
When I write, I just write to whomever will listen. Preferably those interested in running
It’s weird that people other than my mom read it. STRANGE!
I love your blog! Glad I found yoU!
I always think about who is reading also – I know a couple of people from work read it so I can’t EVER vent about work/ the fact I am thinking of changing careers. It’s frustrating because I would love to vent on it and talk about changing careers but I can’t because they found the link on facebook (which I obviously put on there myself…oops). Those bars do look like crack btw!
Okay, so this has happened to me many times. I’ll be out somewhere and I’ll run into people who are like “Hey, I read your blog everyday!” It seriously freaks me out, but then I think it’s pretty cool. Its happened at places like weddings and church, so I’m pretty sure my mom is telling the world or something. Haha, it’s kind of like a weird little level of fame.
Hi Alli,
I have been reading your blog for several months now and I can’t get enough of it! I love your humoris writing and I think we’ve got a lot in common.
I have a blog as well, but it’s in Dutch, so only a few friends and family members are reading it.
You wanna know where I live? In Amsterdam, as in Holland, as in Europe! That means your going International…. LOL.
And this 19 Dutch girl can’t wait ’till your next post!
I’ve been reading your blog and I think I just commented plainly before. I comment on a lot of blogs but usually don’t like back to my own because I don’t write a whole lot (which I plan to change this summer after I graduate uni and all). Food looks yumm-o!
I write to anyone and everyone. Sometimes I find myself just letting my creativity flow, or ranting. But, regardless, I love to hear from people and see what comments I receive. There is nothing more exciting than a new comment!
FYI … I read your blog WAY more than I comment. Just because I miss you so much! I promise to start leaving my love more often
I totally prefer sweet breakfasts too.
Kefir and greek yogurt…OMG girl. AMAZING! Seriously!
I often wonder who reads my blog too. Mine is not really publicly known within my family and friends and for now, I kinda like it that way.
I don’t comment much but read a lot. I have found some great recipes and meal ideas from reading blogs. Also tried a lot of products that I probably never would have if it weren’t for blogs. I guess I don’t comment unless I really feel there is something to say… By the way, I never would have tried Kefir if I hadn’t read your blog. My kids love it. I still prefer greek yogurt but have it every once in awhile!
I’m not sure other than my followers who my readers are and I think I’m just writing for anyone thats interested! x
haha! this reminds me of the rhetorical analysis paper I had to do earlier this quarter
Hello! I’m a college student with the same interest as you: food, nutrition, health, fitness, etc etc. And I’m here because I’m curious about how other college students live in a situation where they’re stuck with a dreadful meal plan. Love your blog!
i feel like such a reader commenting right now! like i feel strange looking at what others eat and their daily lives? others would think im a freak! but its a great support network and is very encouraging for me. it feels like i have all these people in my life! lol. my family simply are not interested in healthy food and recipes. but nutrition is my passionxoxoxoxo love your blog btw;-)
i feel like such an oddball commenting lol! my family would think im nuts! but nutrition/food/healthy recipes is my passion! plus i feel like i have this whole inspiring group of “online” friends! weird i know!luv ur blog btw!xooxoxoxo
Hi!
Your invitation to comment gave me the courage to tell you that I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog for the past few months. Your personality shines through and your excitement for food is great! Thanks to you I’ve been inspired to try some new foods…I had never even heard of kefir but I’m excited to give it a try!
I’m just a reader who’s hooked on your blog. I never comment b/c I feel a little weird since I don’t know you but I feel like I do b/c I read your blog daily. I do share your love for dessert though! Everything you eat looks so good so I love getting ideas from you. I also live in NC so im def a fan! Keep blogging!
Well, since you asked …
I’ve been reading your blog for the last couple of months but never commented … until now! I was linked to your blog through another food blogger and have really enjoyed your posts. I have you to blame/thank for getting me hooked on Sleigh Ride tea and Greek yogurt + Kefir (neither of which I like alone but love together!). I’m a grad student at Duke and I find it nice to read posts by someone who is from the same area. Perhaps I’ll be more likely to comment now that the semi-introduction and awkward first post is out of the way!
I’ve been blogging since 2002! My first 5 years were mostly my day-to-day events, but also featured my worries, frustrations and many a rant! These years were as an anonymous blogger. 3 years ago I decided to go public and it took me awhile to figure out who I was writing for. It was mostly family and friends reading then and I found that I was writing thinking of them, more than what I wanted to say. I conquered that and now that I’ve entered the world of the food blog, I hope to get my readership up and not bore them with my life too much!
When I write my blog posts, I always imagine that I am typing to people like you–fellow bloggers and perhaps a few friends (you happen to fulfill both categories!). I am always taken aback when I learn that people like my boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend or my sister’s mother-in-law are reading it too!
Loved all the pics!
No, I don´t feel weird about commenting as a reader. Haha.
I´m a blog owner too, but here we go:
My name is Gabriela. I´m 15 years old now.
In the beggining, I just read blogs – I never commented!
But then, when I started doing it, I started to receive comments over my blog – which made me incredibly happy!
So, since then, I´ve been commenting as much as I can on blogs I love. Like yours!
Have a great week, Allie!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
I definitely do feel a little strange commenting as just a reader because it makes it seem more like lurking when there’s evidence haha
But I do enjoy reading your blog and your perspective on food/health/fitness as a fellow college student :] I love learning about new foods and trying new combinations!
ha, I forget to think about that -thanks for the reminder!
I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now. I work at Duke. I am a vegetarian always on the lookout for fun, creative recipes. And I walk and read at the same time too
That salad looks good!
& I know it is weird to think about other people reading your blog, my mom always catches me off guard when she asks me a question about something I posted!
I just started reading your blog, so I guess I’m introducing myself! To answer your question, I write my blog for myself, so I don’t really keep an audience in mind. That said, I try not to write too many offensive or inflammatory things…
I have a blog and I started writing it just for me, but obviously thought it would be cool if people actually read it. I get soooo excited when I get comments! I do sensor myself a bit just because some things should just be for me and people who really know me. I pretty much let it hang out there though!
I feel like I’m writing to other bloggers mainly…but its always surprising to learn that friends & family read my blog! I honestly feel like I’m more open on my blog than I am in person…so sometimes I get a little embarrassed if I find out someone close to me has been reading! ha ha
Now that you mention it…I’ve never commented your blog!! Even if it’s been only about a month…weird. Sooo let’s start now! I’m Emi, from the far far away land of…Costa Rica ohh yes 80 degrees right now. fml. Anywayss keep it up with the blogging!! I look forward to it everyday!
hahah thats hilarious! oh gah, i wonder who is reading my blog too! kind of CREEPY!
I’ve been reading blogs for a while and recently started my own. This post encouraged me to leave a comment because its fun know who is reading. Being a college student myself I love reading your blog for yummy looking food inspirations.
-Avery
Hi!
Just commenting…. I’m Jae and I’m a junior in highschool
(whoaaa Nelly, it’s a youngster!)
Well… I enjoy reading your blog as well as lotsa others!
I admire you for getting in and sticking to Duke University. You probs are a heck of a good student.
Well, good luck in finding your dream job! We’re all out here rootin’ for ya!
Hi! I have been commenting for awhile now on here (and some other blogs) but you’re right, sometimes I do feel a bit weird commenting without having a blog myself. I don’t want people to think I am some weirdo!! Especially because of how excited I get over reading them! haha
Whenever I make a garden salad at home..I *always* put cottage cheese at the bottom…it’s sooo delicious and makes for a nice surprise at the bottom of my salad!
As a blogger I write for other people like me (my blog falls on the slightly less healthy side of healthy living
) and my family, who don’t live close by and read religiously!
I write to whomever, and I don’t really tell people about my blog, but I did tell the nutritionist I talked to today!
hahaha I DO wonder who is readnig my blog and who is reading and commenting! I tend to comment on most blogs I read though so im not such a creepster
ill introduce myself to you allie! Im Naomi and I am ONE FIT FOODIE
I love cottage cheese plopped on salads like that!
HAha, that is such an interesting question…who AM I writing to? I think I have a few hundred readers, but not all comment…and their faces are all blank! I suppose I write mostly to myself, and I write the way I would speak to a friend…because this is quite an embracing community, and I truly feel myself here.
I feel like I write pretty much to family and friends, and just a few fellow bloggers. It always makes me happy through when someone tells me they love reading it, especially when it’s random friends that I had no idea read it!
Hiya!
I haven’t commented before but I’ve been reading for a few months now and love your blog! I have a blog too and mainly write as though I’m writing to myself, really!!! I know a few people in person who read it and some others who have gotten to my blog via me leaving a comment on their blog … Most of the time I don’t comment on people’s blogs because sometimes there are so many comments that I feel like my comment will just get lost in the sea of comments, you know?
The weirdest thing for me was probably having my sister tell me that she reads my blog … and on the blog I go a lot into my binge eating and stuff, so it was a bit confronting to realise that she’d been reading the blog all along. It’s amazing how people can find you on the internet!
Anyway, keep up the awesome work on the blog!!
Em
you know i’m reading
and love it!
I live in ARIZONA and I read your blog every day!
Hi Allie,
Your blog is one of MANY food blogs I read (actually, yours is one of the awesome few I actually READ every day — I’ll admit, there are a few I just find myself skimming for pictures!). I NEVER comment because I don’t have a food blog (I actually have another blog, but I don’t update regularly, so I’m not even linking to it in this comment). Anyway, I really enjoy your blog and decided to stop lurking today because you asked us to.
I’ve got to tell you, I tried kefir after you and one of my spinning instructors recommended it, and I’m hooked! I eat it for breakfast with cereal every single day now! My favorites ate TJ’s strawberry and Lifeway Raspberry. Mmmm…! Ummm, also, you posted a few days ago about a DC area get-together. I’m in the DC-MD area and would love to get together. I’ve been toying with the idea of emailing you, but I haven’t yet because, again, since I don’t have a food blog, I didn’t know if that would be awkward…? Anyway, it feels nice to have de-lurked! I’ll be around and thanks for publishing a blog that’s so fun to read each day!!
Well, I already introduced myself a while ago
anyway, I’ve been reading blogs since last summer and have been thinking of starting my own, but somehow I feel I need to dip my toes in to the blogger world by commenting my favourite blogs first.. and maybe one day I have the courage to start my own! I had a blog few years back, but it was for family and friends while I was abroad in Germany and I’m thinking of starting a blog which is about food. After all, food is what makes me tick 
even my bf said this morning that “do you ever think about anything else than food?” 
well.. sometimes… 
Anyway, I truly enjoy your blog and read it everyday!
Snowy greetings from Finland,
Anne
Oh! and your eats look DELICIOUS! I think I need to go and buy some artichokes!
ps. no sign of broccoli slaw in our stores, buhuu!
You know I’m reading. I don’t hide : )
As a blogger, I am curious about this too. My ratio of hits to comments is so little… I wonder who all knows about every bit about my life, too. Posting through FaceBk has brought some surprising readers.
Hi there Allie! I’m a college student, (also a senior!! and nottt ready to leave yet) just like you and I found your blog through another blog, I started reading and absolutely love all your recipes and I can really relate to your hectic schedule…so your advice and my mutual love/obsession for kefir has kept me reading! I was considering starting my own blog a while back but, not really confident in who would be interested in reading about all the oatmeal I eat. But, you are great inspiration and I really love the blog so thank you for always posting stuff all of us readers can look forward to!
I’m not really sure who my audience is…I don’t think i have a very big one yet. A good friend of mine, and a couple other bloggers that I’ve commented to, but other than that I have no idea.
When I write, I write for me right now. I haven’t really considered who is reading. But, actually, I have, because I’ve choose not to write a few things because I’m not sure who is reading.
Allie, do you use lotus root? Someone told me you did. I bought some on the weekend because I saw some recipes in a magazine, but I can’t find the magazine. What I bought is already cut up, and in a vaccum sealed bag. do you have any thoughts or ideas?
Love your blog girl.
heyy allie,
i’ve gotta confess…i’ve been reading your blog for a few months now. it’s really inspirational to see another college student working hard to eat well, and also great that you incorporate chinese ingredients in a some how healthy manner (admirable!) now i also wish there was a trader joes somewhere near heree
keep the good eats coming!
Hey Allie-pants. I still check in every week or so to catch up on your eating habits… and life events. The blog looks better than ever and seems like this semester is going great or at least better than previous ones. Hope things are going well and I miss you!!! Take it easy and goodluck with the rest of college slash job searching. I’m still struggling with the latter.. the real world definitely is a lot different than college. In some ways its better but mostly not.
Hi Allie! My name is Jen and I have been “lurking”/reading your blog for a few months now. I don’t have a blog, but have a passion for fitness and healthy eating after having lost almost 70 pounds this year. Love to see your eats everyday! I tried kefir because of you and I love it! I also made your carrot cake bars which my family and I loved! Thanks for all of the food inspiration!
I’m reading
I run two blogs — kelly b well (linked) and kelly cooks (http://kellycooks.wordpress.com)
I don’t know that I sought out an audience for either. I really just enjoy writing.
My cooking blog serves as a recipe book of sorts, and my health and fitness blog serves as a record of eats, exercise, how i felt, etc.
Hi Allie!
I love reading your blog! I graduated from UNC a little over a year ago so I know the area and I think it’s fun to read about your life at Duke. I’m like you used to be in that I read lots of food blogs but rarely comment because I dont have my own. I want to start one just so I can be a part of the little community, haha. Have a great night!
Hi! First, I just want to say that I LOVE your blog! I found it about a month or so when I first “discovered” food blogs—which I now spend WAY too much time reading each day!
Your blog is one of my favorites. I’m a graduate student who loves exercise (I ran Cross-Country and Track at Drake University, and just completed my first marathon) and eating healthfully, but, like many others, I didn’t think I had the time to do it all the time! You have given me so many wonderful ideas for eating with a busy schedule (or to try to eat in those crazy 3-hour long classes!). Thanks so much for giving so many great ideas!
Well I recently bookmarked your page – I saw your link from another food blog and all the gorgeous foodies of yours have made me come back for more! I have been a silent reader …. Leaving a comment now so that you know that I am reading =)
I’ll answer the blogger question! But first, since I am a reader too, HI again! My audience is to anyone who wants to read and feels that I am writing in a way that they enjoy and is aimed at them. Since I live on the opposite coast of my family and friends, I, initially, started to write so that they could see what I am up to and for it to be a way of communication!! I’ve found though that when I show passion for what I am writing about, my personality shines through a post, so although the TOPIC may interest them, it is as if they are coming to know a blogger as another human being, as a friend
A fellow blogger here!
Please educate me on those little kumquat cuties. Do you eat them with their skin?!?!?
-emily http://www.emilyeatsclean.wordpress.com
Hello! I just found your blog via a comment on another blog. I always feel a little weird commenting on blogs, as I don’t write one myself. . .I think I would like to eventually! I am also a college student and I find your blog inspiring because eating well in college can be a challenge.
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