News and farewell...
This is going to be a hard post for me to write. But I have good news and bad news...
The good news is that we are expecting our first child in May. I had no idea until the middle of last month, when all the clues suddenly dropped into place. A couple of the clues are scattered throughout October, such as complaining that I was getting fat and craving food other than Nigella's. We shan't talk about all the food that I ate that is on the banned list of pregnancy foods.
The bad news is what it means for this blog. Once I found out, I've been trying to eat healthier with a greater variety - food that is generally healthier than Nigella's. I'm restricted in what I can make - mayonnaise, home-made ice cream, feta, rare meat and a long list of others are restricted. I'm just not sure that I can complete this blog with full commitment.
And I hate doing that. I don't like half-finished projects (or in this case, one-third). But I have a new project now. I want to do what's best for our baby.
I will still continue to cook Nigella's recipes in the background, just not at the cracking pace of months previous. There are some recipes that are too good not to repeat, such as the butternut pumpkin and pasta soup. I also want to write about that dense chocolate loaf cake, but sadly I've also cut down on my chocolate intake as it has caffeine so we won't even think about it.
So, what have I learnt by doing this blog?
1. I don't get intimidated at looking at a long or exotic list of ingredients anymore. The list of ingredients used to determine whether I would make the effort to cook something or not.
2. I can cook with wine now, and not grape juice substitute.
3. Micro-graters are a great tool.
4. I do enjoy cooking, but appreciate a good meal when someone else cooks too.
Well, it looks like the "Feeding Babies and Small Children" chapter in How to Eat should be read carefully after all. Thanks to all for reading and supporting my blog, and welcoming me into your online community; and enjoy your cooking of Nigella's recipes.
Lots of love to you all,
The ex-Next Nigella
The good news is that we are expecting our first child in May. I had no idea until the middle of last month, when all the clues suddenly dropped into place. A couple of the clues are scattered throughout October, such as complaining that I was getting fat and craving food other than Nigella's. We shan't talk about all the food that I ate that is on the banned list of pregnancy foods.
The bad news is what it means for this blog. Once I found out, I've been trying to eat healthier with a greater variety - food that is generally healthier than Nigella's. I'm restricted in what I can make - mayonnaise, home-made ice cream, feta, rare meat and a long list of others are restricted. I'm just not sure that I can complete this blog with full commitment.
And I hate doing that. I don't like half-finished projects (or in this case, one-third). But I have a new project now. I want to do what's best for our baby.
I will still continue to cook Nigella's recipes in the background, just not at the cracking pace of months previous. There are some recipes that are too good not to repeat, such as the butternut pumpkin and pasta soup. I also want to write about that dense chocolate loaf cake, but sadly I've also cut down on my chocolate intake as it has caffeine so we won't even think about it.
So, what have I learnt by doing this blog?
1. I don't get intimidated at looking at a long or exotic list of ingredients anymore. The list of ingredients used to determine whether I would make the effort to cook something or not.
2. I can cook with wine now, and not grape juice substitute.
3. Micro-graters are a great tool.
4. I do enjoy cooking, but appreciate a good meal when someone else cooks too.
Well, it looks like the "Feeding Babies and Small Children" chapter in How to Eat should be read carefully after all. Thanks to all for reading and supporting my blog, and welcoming me into your online community; and enjoy your cooking of Nigella's recipes.
Lots of love to you all,
The ex-Next Nigella
posted by The Next Nigella at 9:26 AM
12 Comments:
Congratulations!
(and we'll miss you!)
xx
First, congratulations!
Second, don't stop! And is chocolate really that bad when you are pregnant? :)
Hi there!
I have to say, I was both really sad and happy to read this post! Congratulations on the wonderful news. I'll really miss reading your blog though!
All the best for the baby!
xox Sarah
I've loved reading your blog, particularly cos you're another Aussie..
So, sorry to see you go, but glad to hear its for such a good reason!
Congratulations!
Congratulations and all the best on the arrival of your first child!
I hope you do consider continuing with this project even at a much reduced rate - it's been so interesting to chart your progress and you're inspiring people that wouldn't normally try cooking to do so.
TNN, congratulations on the fantastic news!!!! I will continue to check in now and again, hoping to hear from you.
Take care of yourself and don't forget about us!
xoxo
Ilana (of 'pantry')
Congratulations!
I would like to say that I have loved reading your blog! I hope that you'll still continue to post the things you cook now, good luck with your healthy eating!
Teresa
Congratulations... maybe you can do a blog on healthy eating for 2!
Congratulations on the happy news! Will miss your blog, but I wish you all the best. And please don't worry about what you've eaten already, not knowing about your pregnancy -- everything will be great.
Congratulations NN! Wonderful news about your impending arrival! I've enjoyed reading your blog, but understand your need for a change of focus at the moment.
Best wishes with everything,
Kelly
Congratulations! It is difficult and at times annoying to "eat right" all the time while pregnant. I must say that I was probably the healthiest I've ever been in my life during my pregnancies because I made such an effort to eat good foods!
And congratulations on such a great, innovative blog. I have found it fascinating and I am sure if you want to you can always revive it one day. I have you bookmarked so I will keep looking out for that!
All the best to you and your growing family.
Congrats on the news! What an interesting and entertaining blog - only just found it but worked my way through all the back posts. 500 Nigella recipes - an inspired idea - now I just need to find someone who is doing the same with other cookbooks. I love finding out what other people think of recipes, as i have about 30 cookbooks (thousands of recipes!) and it really helps to have an idea of how things turn out to help you decide what to cook. I made a listmania list of my top 10 cookbooks here if you are interested - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/R3APZD5BG7JZ9I/
think I will have to buy 'How to Eat' now! :)
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