blogs to read

Before you read this post I'd like to let you know that I've joined Facebook as May Blossom. You can search me as you would 'friends' and like the page. I'll include these blog posts and other bits n pieces that I find interesting from day-to-day. Come on over and find me!
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I've come across a few blogs lately (and added them to the list on the left hand side of this blog)

I met Persephone Nicholas at a freelance journalist presentation this week. She struck me, firstly, as very lovely, and secondly, very talented. I love a good blog and reading... and writing. My long (long) term  goal is to collate the bits and pieces of the writing I've done over the years, which cover a whole bunch of experiences, and publish them. After listening to Perspehone (and the other authors) speak I realised I was a step closer to committing myself to doing it. Check out this blog:

http://thebookorme.blogspot.com.au/

The Cook Republic is a divine example of food porn. The food looks delicious and the photos celebrate everything yummy about food!

http://www.cookrepublic.com/

Mamacino (you can also find the page on Facebook) is a mix of (mostly healthy) food and experiences. I love following conversations about recipes and food.

http://mamacino.wordpress.com/

The Vanilla Bean Blog is all sorts of  gorgeous. It's (obviously) foodie and kiddie and all sorts of homely things.

http://thevanillabeanblog.com/


Oh and Local is Lovely! which is a celebration of local yummy goodness!!

http://www.local-lovely.com/
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I love reading and I love keeping up to date with 'things' that are happening. Reading blogs is one way that I have been able to feel 'in touch' with the wide world from the comfort of my home - particularly when our children were first born and had their day sleeps at home. As you'd imagine I also love to read my recipe books, the stories behind recipes and, of course, the recipes themselves.

These days, between home duties, and chores I do manage to read snippets of blogs and discussions on Facebook, and gain inspiration too. I find it hard to retain focus on a novel (the storyline and characters), for example, if I have to 'flit' in and out of the book across the day/week.

I usually save my novel reading until the evening, before I go to sleep and the earler I go to bed, the more time I have to read. I wake up feeling resfreshed, well rested, and have given myself a bonus reading session. *sigh*

I think I'll be in bed early tonight!

Happy reading!