500 posts and still going strong

It was my blog on Sinfully Gluten Free’s Asiago Rosemary Bread that made me hit the 500 mark on my blog.  And my…how things have changed since I first started keeping this little documentation of places I eat, recipes I make, recipes I’ve tried, and products that I’ve either enjoyed…or not.

This blog began in February 2011…back when I was just a vegetarian.  My early blogs relate to that mostly and were mainly restaurants I visited (in town and out of town) and an occasional blog on a recipe.

But then…the hatchet came down.  Doctor’s orders…I was to go gluten-free.

And so, my little vegetarian blog took on a whole new aspect.  One that now focused on being a gluten-free vegetarian.  The name I gave myself “veggiefoodlover” didn’t always seem to fit now…but it was what I started out with and how people came to know my blog.  So…I keep it…for now.  It’s so fascinating to see how this blog morphed into what it is today.

Even better…I’ve loved becoming a voice in the gluten-free community.  Since going gluten-free, my blog has taken on a whole new dimension and my diet and life have totally changed.  I have been called an inspiration to the gluten-free community.  I have been able to experiment with a variety of products and taste things I never would have even thought of trying before.  I’ve been introduced to a lot of fantastic and not-so-fantastic foods, products, and companies.  I have a lot of favorites, many of which I turn to in a pinch.

What I have found through this blog is a voice for a condition that a lot of people still don’t understand.  This isn’t me going on a fad diet.  This is me doing what I needed to do to properly nourish my body and make myself feel better.  Going gluten-free has taught me a lot…as a cook and as a consumer.  And it’s a trend I hope to only continue to document and, perhaps, help others who are new to gluten-free and need a little guidance.  This wasn’t the blog I started or ever intended to keep…but this is what my blog has morphed into.

And the honest truth is…I wouldn’t change it for anything.

I am proud to be a gluten-free vegetarian blogger.  And I hope that I have many, many more blogs in my future.  For my loyal readers and any new readers who may have just found me…thank you!

And…on that note…I also want to mention that I’m going to be going through my blog and better categorizing things for the future…to make searching so much easier.  So…stay tuned for some upcoming changes.