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Seattle Magazine Best Foodie Blog Award and Bite of Seattle

21 July 2008 63 Comments

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This certificate came in mail yesterday, along with a letter from the editor of the Seattle Magazine. I don’t have words to describe how I felt, I was in seventh heaven! I have been neglecting the restaurant part of the blog lately, and this one gave me a much needed kick in the backside to bring that lost enthusiasm back. Lately I haven’t been taking pictures of our meals out, or even if I do I sit on those for so long that I forget about the whole experience by the time I am ready to write about it. But with an honor like this, I think I need to get back in the saddle again! Thank you Seattle Magazine!

Talking about food and Seattle, one of the major food events that we have every year is the Bite of Seattle, an annual food festival over at the Seattle center. Frankly, the food portion of the event is kinda blah; when you see a Panda Express stall there you can imagine the class of food!

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Okay, I am being a little too hard on the food part; there really is some good stuff there, if you look around and if you are willing to stand in never ending lines! The only exotic food I’ve ever had from here is the Alligator meat on a stick, which quite frankly tasted like fried chicken, with a little harder texture. We still went there this weekend, just because we had nothing to do and it was just a few minutes walk from our house, also the crowd is crazy fun! Bite of Seattle 027

We got some snacks from an Indonesian food stall just because that had the shortest line, and got us a couple of cold beers from the beer garden. It was so hard to find a place to sit, but I did some major annoying hovering over this couple who were done with their drinks, but were showing no signs of leaving, finally they couldn’t take my staring anymore, they got up and left. There was good music and the weather was great, people were having way too much fun, especially the kids.

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Apart from the crowd, the only interesting thing from the evening was the quick lesson we got on the right way of smoking the salmon. Apparently this company goes around the world giving demonstrations on smoke roasting seafood, and this is a sight we would never get to see unless we go to some factory, at least that is what they told us. It really was a fun demonstration.

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They use alder wood for the fire, since it doesn’t crackle and burns very clean and cedar wood for smoking the salmon, for the fragrance and because cedar produces some natural oils which keep the fish moist. This was the best salmon we’ve ever had, or it might just have been the whole experience, who knows!

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63 Comments »

Mishmash! said:

hey so cool Congrats dear thats recognition as well as motivation in one single mail

# 22 July 2008 at 12:18 am

Dee said:

Congrats Sig Flower): !!! U deserve it girl , I know for sure I can check back your blog for a review of restaurants in seattle. U are doing great work and all the hard work has paid off ! Congratulations again , have a great week ahead!

# 22 July 2008 at 12:53 am

archana said:

so who did you bribe to get all the rest of us out of the running? I need to go have chat with the other seattle girls wrts to your chalu actions.

Congrats I think are in order??!!!! Martini):

# 22 July 2008 at 1:00 am

Seema said:

Congrats on a great acievement.. Way to go!! Wishing you more success always

So where our treat for all blogger friend, can we have a party??? :party:

# 22 July 2008 at 1:11 am

nags said:

CONGRATS!!! you must be so proud well deserved sig!!

# 22 July 2008 at 1:37 am

arundati said:

wah wah!! bahut achche!! congratulations Sig…..now get off that behind of yours and give us some restaurant action!! but seriously…this is just so fab!!

# 22 July 2008 at 1:56 am

Raaga said:

Congratulations Sig!! This calls for a party

# 22 July 2008 at 2:11 am

Anita said:

Well, well…congratulations are in order! :party: Martini): coffee): [cool new emoticons!]

# 22 July 2008 at 3:44 am

sra said:

Congrats, Sig! Enjoyed the pix!

# 22 July 2008 at 4:56 am

arundathi said:

a hugely deserved award – congrats!

# 22 July 2008 at 5:33 am

indosungod said:

Sig, Congrats! Its about time to get out of the hibernation right?

Glad that Seattle Magazine did with its award to a very well deserved blog.

# 22 July 2008 at 7:31 am

CW said:

Wow, Sig..congratulations!! Laminate it and stick it on top of your laptop..so you’ll post more?

# 22 July 2008 at 7:46 am

Laavanya said:

Congratulations Sig! You totally deserve it.

# 22 July 2008 at 7:49 am

richa said:

yoohoo, that is wonderful Martini):
Congratulations sweetie!

# 22 July 2008 at 8:26 am

rachel said:

it isn’t surprising..the award!! Congra ts!!!

# 22 July 2008 at 8:35 am

Gini said:

Congrats! So well deserved!

# 22 July 2008 at 9:07 am

Shreya said:

Hi, Congratulations!:-)

# 22 July 2008 at 9:09 am

Meeta said:

Congrats yaar! Things like this are always a good motivation. I love the pictures of the big fish grilling!

# 22 July 2008 at 9:13 am

tbc said:

Congratulations, Sig! That is commendable.

# 22 July 2008 at 9:24 am

Aparna said:

Congratulations Sig and Siv, For putting your tummies on the line for better or for worse, and logging your experiences so beautifully! Keep them coming. Wishing you many more of such milestones
-A

# 22 July 2008 at 9:32 am

Ramya Balan said:

WOW Congrats Martini):. You deserve this award.

# 22 July 2008 at 9:41 am

Rajtha said:

Oh Siggy!! i am so happy and proud of you sweetheart ..you deserve it for sure and many many more!!…

# 22 July 2008 at 9:43 am

usha Rao said:

congrats Sig!!!! you deserve the ward.

# 22 July 2008 at 9:45 am

Divya said:

Congrats Sig..You deserve the award!! So..Where’s the party tonight???;-)

# 22 July 2008 at 9:49 am

rina said:

Yes): You deserve it girl…Congrats Flower):

# 22 July 2008 at 10:17 am

bee said:

congrats, sig!!!

# 22 July 2008 at 10:59 am

Liz Johnson said:

Congratulations Sig ! Way to go ! And you deserve it ! I am sooo happy for you. I regularly follow your food blog even though I have never written a comment b4. I love the way you write , your terrific sense of humor and your perfect pictures ..Keep it up !

# 22 July 2008 at 10:59 am

Liz Johnson said:

Yes): Congrats Sig ! Way to go ! I am sooo happy for you . You deserve it. I love your sense of humor, style of writing and your perfect pictures. I am a regular reader of your blog even though I have never posted a comment. Keep it up!

# 22 July 2008 at 11:03 am

Swati Jain:Sugarcraft India said:

Dear Sig, heartiest congratulations lady!! You are a celebrity ya!!
Enjoy and have fun..the praises are endless for you.. You deserve all the accolades!!

# 22 July 2008 at 11:22 am

rashmi said:

Congrats Sig….you deserve it..

# 22 July 2008 at 12:03 pm

sagari said:

congrats sig

# 22 July 2008 at 12:51 pm

Mansi said:

Congrats gal! you totally deserve it! Yes):

# 22 July 2008 at 1:38 pm

Su said:

Sweet!!!! A very well deserved honor for sure! Congratulations!

# 22 July 2008 at 2:33 pm

musy said:

Congratulations!! Martini): :party:

# 22 July 2008 at 2:48 pm

Mona said:

Congratulations Gal! Keep it up. You must so proud Yes): :party:

# 22 July 2008 at 5:37 pm

Mythili said:

Whoa! We should totally drink to this Martini):

Super excited for you! Ladies and Gents, we have a celebrity in our midst.

Hugs!

# 22 July 2008 at 7:10 pm

shilpa said:

Woowwww..thats so cool…Congrats Sig .
I didn’t know salmon’s were sooooo big

# 22 July 2008 at 7:39 pm

Pravs said:

congrats !!! awesome, sig !! Feel happy when i see pics and read about Seattle.

# 22 July 2008 at 10:26 pm

Kalai said:

Congratulations on the award, Sig!! You definitely deserve it! Yes): Flower):

# 22 July 2008 at 11:05 pm

notyet100 said:

congrats for the well deserved award,…

# 22 July 2008 at 11:25 pm

Fathima said:

Congrats Sig! Yes): I am a frequent visitor of your website and you really deserve this!

# 23 July 2008 at 12:42 am

Jyothsna said:

Congrats Sig!! That’s well-earned! Martini): Btw, did ya say alligator meat???

# 23 July 2008 at 1:42 am

Suganya said:

Am myself thrilled to hear this. Congrats Sig. You truly deserve it, for the wonderful spirit you have.

# 23 July 2008 at 2:55 am

lakshmi said:

Congratulations – I’ve always enjoyed your restaurant reviews – although I live miles away to actually get around to trying them.

# 23 July 2008 at 4:34 am

Bhagyashri said:

Congrats Sig! A very well deserved achievement!

# 23 July 2008 at 5:34 am

Padmaja said:

Sig

Wow thats great, congratulations!!! Now when r u throwing a party for us???

# 23 July 2008 at 7:05 am

Mamatha said:

How cool is that! Congratulations on the well-deserved award Sig!

# 23 July 2008 at 8:24 pm

Gowri said:

Congratulations!!! Your reviews are indeed very good. Keep them coming.

# 24 July 2008 at 9:51 am

revathi said:

oooo la laaa !!! Congratulations!! Martini):

# 24 July 2008 at 11:22 am

priyanka said:

Congratulations Sig…you deserve the warmest of wishes…keep it going….

# 24 July 2008 at 3:59 pm

P said:

I read your blog often but have never commented; I had to make an exception Of all the food bloggers I follow, you come across as one of the most genuinely talented, entertaining, and yet unassuming people. There’s a certain honesty in your cooking and in your writing that I completely adore. Atta girl!

# 24 July 2008 at 5:49 pm

Raji said:

Sig, congratulations, please kindly accept my ‘favorite blogger’08′ award too. :party:

# 24 July 2008 at 6:49 pm

maheswarisubbu said:

Congratulations Girl! Well deserved!A honest award for a honest review!

# 24 July 2008 at 11:39 pm

Jaya said:

Hi Sig,
Congrats and Good Going , Liked the Fish Grilling pics also ..
hugs and smiles
jaya

# 25 July 2008 at 7:45 am

JZ @ Tasty treats said:

congrats on ur achievement Sig!!! no doubt that u deserve it!

the pics are awesome, and the fire roasting looks interetsing!

# 25 July 2008 at 2:05 pm

Anuzi said:

Wow chica. I’m gone for a month and you are awarded this huge honor and well deserved too!! Congrats girl

# 25 July 2008 at 7:52 pm

Cynthia said:

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Very much deserved!

I saw that smoking techinque on a Martha Stewart show when she was visiting a tribe of Native Americans.

# 25 July 2008 at 9:32 pm

Biji Harees said:

Sigma,
It’s realy cool, it is not a surprise to me since you were the best brain in our class. Keep it up, best wishes

Biji Harees

# 26 July 2008 at 1:57 am

sig (author) said:

Thank you everyone for your kind words! Magazine awards are great, but it is the words from all of you that makes this whole process worthwhile!

Thanks again for all the encouragement!

# 26 July 2008 at 1:27 pm