Food Bloggers Unplugged

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Susan from A little bit of heaven on a plate came up with this online tagging game to get to know fellow food bloggers. I've been tagged by Baking Addict at The more than occasional baker so here's my entry:

1. What, or who inspired you to start a blog?

I don't particularly know to be honest. After graduating in fine art last year I fancied a fun, stress free project which didn't involve painting (I fell out with paint). A good chunk of my final year work was photographic documentation of landscape and my outdoor work so I suppose I extended the documentation idea into my baking. I've always enjoyed baking but it never occured to me to start a blog until the end of last year when I finally had some free time.

2. Who is your foodie inspiration?

My Granny and her two sisters. All of those ladies really knew how to bake.

3. Your greasiest, batter-splattered food/drink book is?

Probably my mum's little cookbook which is full of tried and tested recipes, mostly from my Granny and her sisters.

4. Tell us all about the best thing you have ever eaten in another country, where was it, what was it?

To be honest I've only been abroad three times, two of which were when I was quite young. However the best baked good I've ever tasted away from home was when I visited one of my uni friends from Northern Ireland. We went to the tea room she did summer work in and we experienced "The Johnny Depp of baked goods". It was a bit like a white chocolate tiffin but with cranberries on top.

5. Another food blogger's table you'd like to eat at is?

Now that's a hard one, can I not just sample a bit from everybody? I'd certainly like to try one of the Caked Crusader's rocky road cupcakes and the more than occasional baker's banana, pecan and chocolate loaf. Kate's recent Thankgiving mini series has also looked fantastic, the bourbon pecan brownies in particular!

6.What is the one kitchen gadget you would ask Santa for this year (money no object of course)?

A Kitchenaid! And since money is no object I'll have lots of them, standing in a row on the worktop in a variety of colours please.

7. Who taught you how to cook?

My Mum.

8. I'm coming to you for dinner, what's your signature dish?

I'm not much of a cook to be honest, but I make a fairly tasty lasagne. Ultimately, I'd rather serve cake, cake and more cake.

9. What is your guilty food pleasure?

Nutella straight from the jar, condensed milk straight from the can, eating spoonfuls of left over icing (sweet tooth perhaps?)

10. Reveal something about yourself that others would be surprised to learn?

I have double jointed fingers which can bend backwards. It either amazes or terrifies people.

Finally... tag 5 other food blogggers with these questions... like a hot baked potato... pass it on!

1. Kim from Cakes from Kim

2. Rachael from Just a girl, her cookbook and her very beautiful kitchenaid

3.The almighty Caked Crusader

4.Laura Elizabeth from Chocolate & Pears

5.Paula from SweetHarts Cakes and Bakes

If you're tagged and fancy taking part, then use the Food Bloggers Unplugged logo and link up your post here and/or tweet #foodbloggersunplugged on Twitter.