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Welcome to the New Dessert First!

Apr 21 by Anita 177 Comments

The giveaway is now closed. Thanks for visiting!

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To all my dear readers,

I’m so very excited to unveil what I’ve been working on for the last couple of months – my revamped and redesigned home for Dessert First! This update has been a long time coming: I knew I’d outgrown my old setup a while back, but I didn’t have the time, technical know-how, or temerity to make my dreams materialize. After much encouragement from friends and fellow food bloggers, though, I made it a New Year’s resolution, and here we are!

Many of the changes are designed to better organize the content I’ve created in the last few years of blogging and make it easier for you to find your way around. I’ve finally gotten with the times and have a navigation bar at the top! The recipe index has been updated and my recipes properly categorized. I’ve also created separate sections for San Francisco Bay Area-related items (so those of you coming to SF can find recommendations for sweet spots) and for reviews of cookbooks and baking-related items. This is both a response to my obsessive desire to organize (I always thought I’d have made a great librarian) and reader requests.

There’s still some work left to be done – the conversions page, another reader request, isn’t finished yet. I’m also in the process of implementing a recipe print function so that you easily print any of my recipes. And there’s still other things on my wish list. But since the site has basically gone live (and quite a few of you have made your way here already), I’d like to officially open my doors and welcome you in. Pardon any of the still-settling dust! A huge thank you to the talented folks at Foliovision for helping make this new site a reality. They’ve been fantastic in making the move from Typepad to WordPress a seamless one.

I’m really, really thrilled to have this new sandbox to play in and I hope you’ll all continue to join me here as I bake and eat my way through everything sweet. I apologize that my posting has dropped off while I was making this transition – I know there’s been a dearth of recipes. I started out this site as a way to document my experiments in the kitchen. Along the way, I stumbled into food as a career of sorts: I wrote two cookbooks, did freelance food photography and writing, went to professional food events, and met all manner of amazing and talented people in the food industry. My hope is that this new Dessert First will reflect this expanded universe that baking opened up for me.

That said, I’m always happy to hear from you about what you’d like to see. Please update your links to my site while you’re at it, if you have the chance (although I’ll leave my old site up and it will automatically redirect).

To celebrate the new Dessert First, I’d also like announce a giveaway for all of you: I have a $100 gift card to Williams-Sonoma lighting up my desk and I’d love to send it to one of you. This gift card was given to me courtesy of Williams-Sonoma, who is one of my site affiliates. I’ve always been a fan of Williams-Sonoma and I’m proud to have them on my site. I received a second gift card from them that I used to get a little something for myself; I’ll reveal the purchase in a future post!

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Meanwhile, for your chance to win a $100 gift card to Williams-Sonoma,

1. Follow my page on Facebook  (Click the cute little “f” icon in the sidebar to the right of this post, and click “Like” to follow my page).

2. Leave a comment on this post.

That’s it! I’ll let this contest run through next Wednesday, April 27 and announce the winner on April 28th. Thanks and good luck, and let me know what you think of the new site!

love,

Anita

Filed Under: Giveaways, Personal Tagged With: dessert first, giveaway

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Comments

  1. 1

    DessertForTwo says

    Apr 21 at 6:21 am

    Love the new site! Looks great! Especially all the pink 🙂

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    Melissa says

    Apr 21 at 6:21 am

    Williams-Sonoma is one of my fav places too! 🙂

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    sarahe says

    Apr 21 at 6:29 am

    i liked you on facebook, and i love the new site!

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    Lily says

    Apr 21 at 6:34 am

    I’m excited to see what new things are in store! I love all the yummy recipes that I can find on your site~ :]

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    kat says

    Apr 21 at 6:36 am

    love the new look!

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    Theresa says

    Apr 21 at 6:39 am

    Hi Anita,
    I love your new site design, and I love Williams-Sonoma too. =)

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    cathy says

    Apr 21 at 6:56 am

    Love your new site and Williams-Sonoma!

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    Allison Day says

    Apr 21 at 7:02 am

    Beautiful new site! I love it. ^_^

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    Deeba says

    Apr 21 at 7:06 am

    Your new sandbox is beautiful Anita… I love the hues of pink! Liked you on FB

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    Leigh@sweetlittlebytes says

    Apr 21 at 7:07 am

    Congrats on the new website!! I’m excited to see what else is in store!

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    amy says

    Apr 21 at 7:19 am

    I like Williams Sonoma! Look forward to the recipes ! : )

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    Minxi says

    Apr 21 at 7:20 am

    Loving the pink theme! Keep it up and can’t wait to hear more from you soon!

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    Elodie says

    Apr 21 at 7:52 am

    I am you via Facebook ( Elodie Chardon).
    But I do not know if this competition(help) is opened to the foreigners. I live in France. I try my luck all the same!

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    Yael says

    Apr 21 at 7:59 am

    I like you on Facebook and your new site looks amazing! All the best!

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    Hannah says

    Apr 21 at 9:11 am

    Wow! A $100 voucher? That’s incredibly generous. Thanks for all the great recipes 🙂

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    Anca says

    Apr 21 at 9:16 am

    Hi Anita, I love your website, it’s one of the first pastry blogs I began to visit regularly. Congratualtions on the “new home” and I am looking forward to all the wonderful masterpieces it will host.

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    notyet100 says

    Apr 21 at 9:48 am

    liked u on facebook and luv the new look of ur space,..;-)

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    Amy says

    Apr 21 at 10:23 am

    Did the FB thing and even subscribed by email. I really like the new look!

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    Kathryn says

    Apr 21 at 10:29 am

    Lots of goodies to make . . . where to start!!?? Beautiful blog.

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    Khadija says

    Apr 21 at 10:48 am

    The new layout looks great. Can’t wait to try out more recipes!

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    Art says

    Apr 21 at 11:12 am

    Love the look of the new site! Going to “like” you on FB!!!

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    Katie says

    Apr 21 at 11:37 am

    Your new site design is just lovely!

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    Jackie says

    Apr 21 at 11:39 am

    The new site looks great! Congrats!! 🙂

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    Mom24@4evermom says

    Apr 21 at 11:40 am

    Great giveaway. Thanks.

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    Dee says

    Apr 21 at 11:46 am

    Congratulations on the new site–it looks great. Looking forward to trying your delicious recipes!

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    Erin says

    Apr 21 at 11:54 am

    Loving the pink–perfect for Spring!

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    Kaitlin says

    Apr 21 at 11:56 am

    Congratulations! The new layout looks great! I like how light and feminine it is. Good work 🙂

    I “like” you already and so does my page!

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    Blog is the New Black says

    Apr 21 at 12:05 pm

    Liked you! Congrats on the new site! Looks awesome!

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    Anika says

    Apr 21 at 12:09 pm

    I like it 🙂 It was worth the effort!

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    Hayley says

    Apr 21 at 12:17 pm

    I love the new website! We always choose dessert first 🙂 I love making your sweet treats for my son… he’s becoming a big dessert lover at only 16 months old!

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    Mary Corbet says

    Apr 21 at 12:36 pm

    Beautiful new set-up! The pink is perfection, indeed! (And I love the pink bowls in the photo…!)

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    Belinda @zomppa says

    Apr 21 at 12:41 pm

    Beautiful site!! I love it – very you!!

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    Kelli says

    Apr 21 at 12:50 pm

    Done! The new site is presh! love all the pale pink.

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    Jelena Kuznecova says

    Apr 21 at 12:52 pm

    Wow, your blog’s design is really cute, clean and just perfect!!!
    My blog is only a few months old and your level of blog seems impossible to reach for me at the moment… My compliments to you.

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    Brandy says

    Apr 21 at 12:53 pm

    Love the new layout and the Facebook page!! Your recipes are great and thank you for this awesome blog!!

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    spstahl says

    Apr 21 at 1:08 pm

    LOVE the new website! and pining for that $100 gift card 🙂

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    Louise says

    Apr 21 at 1:12 pm

    The new site looks great, it looks easier to navigate too =)

    And I love the soft pink color!

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    MeLissa says

    Apr 21 at 1:13 pm

    Love the new site – so clean and chic! I also love that you have a facebook page now! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!

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    Linda B. says

    Apr 21 at 1:14 pm

    Looking good!

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    debbie says

    Apr 21 at 1:16 pm

    Congrats! Very nice move. Love the feel and usability.

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    Jim T says

    Apr 21 at 1:24 pm

    Congratulations on the new website and design. Very pretty in pink. I only found you a few weeks ago; you have some really nice content and some gorgeous shots of it.

    Enjoy your new sandbox!

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    Jenn says

    Apr 21 at 1:32 pm

    love the new site!

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    kitchbitch says

    Apr 21 at 1:46 pm

    Love the new look! I especially like that your Facebook, etc. icons are pink too. so girlie and cute 🙂

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    Amanda Thompson says

    Apr 21 at 1:57 pm

    I’m glad you are back ~ I’ve been missing your sweet posts! The new site is very cute!

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    Angela says

    Apr 21 at 2:12 pm

    Love the new layout! Long time follower.

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    Stefan says

    Apr 21 at 2:15 pm

    New site looks great! I love the recipe section, so easy to find things.

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    Elizabeth says

    Apr 21 at 2:23 pm

    Congratulations! A new site! A recent marriage! Another book in the works! All the best for continued success in all your sweet endeavours!

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    Papacheong says

    Apr 21 at 2:27 pm

    It sure looks GOOD!

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    nicole says

    Apr 21 at 2:31 pm

    great new site! looks great

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    Libbi says

    Apr 21 at 2:34 pm

    love the new look!

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    Laurel says

    Apr 21 at 2:51 pm

    Love the new site design! Liked you on FB as well. =)

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    DeAnn says

    Apr 21 at 2:52 pm

    Following and love it!!

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    garrett says

    Apr 21 at 2:52 pm

    Congrats. I remember when I revamped my blog (might be due for another actually). Enjoy your new baby. 😉

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    Dawn says

    Apr 21 at 2:56 pm

    OMG! The new look is so cute I love it! Also loving all of the pink!

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    Jen S. says

    Apr 21 at 3:33 pm

    I love, love, love the new look!

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    aprila says

    Apr 21 at 3:49 pm

    the new site looks great!

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    Veronica Martinez says

    Apr 21 at 4:18 pm

    HellO! Im a local Northern Californianer 🙂 Im in Sonoma County. Love your blog and I have Liked you FB page and just started “following” you on Twitter 🙂

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    Brian says

    Apr 21 at 4:26 pm

    Your food is absolutely stunning and your new layout is so simple, sweet and elegant. Love it all 🙂

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    Carol says

    Apr 21 at 4:44 pm

    Congrats on the new site. Looks great!

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    Kris L. says

    Apr 21 at 4:45 pm

    Great site! Looking forward to reading your new blog.

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    fran laughton says

    Apr 21 at 4:50 pm

    looking forward to the new Bay Area sweet spots addition.

    Good Luck with everything.

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    Jess @ Sugar High says

    Apr 21 at 4:52 pm

    LOVE the new site! So bright, crisp and clean. The pink accents are adorable. Really looks great. 🙂

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    BrettW says

    Apr 21 at 4:56 pm

    Congratulations!! on the new page. It is very well designed. I appreciate the print function on the recipe page, thanks. *_*

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    Ginny says

    Apr 21 at 5:12 pm

    I’m excited for you – the site looks great! Thanks for offering the giveaway!

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    Erin says

    Apr 21 at 5:14 pm

    I’ve “liked” your FB page for a long time now. I’m glad to say that I have been a fan for a very long time.

    I am so glad to see the new website and the exciting things that have been happening with you.

    Cheers!

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    martina says

    Apr 21 at 5:22 pm

    I love the new pink site!!! I’m very happy for your journey so far… I hope many amazing days ahead for you. Thanks for the giveaway chance (April 28th is my birthday) Martina

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    Sarah says

    Apr 21 at 5:23 pm

    The new site looks fabulous, Anita! Best wishes 🙂

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    Caffettiera says

    Apr 21 at 5:25 pm

    It is true, your great content really benefits from the new, cleaner design. Good luck with it!

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    Emily Brees says

    Apr 21 at 5:58 pm

    You have always had a great site and now it’s even better! Hopefully the fresh new look will bring on fresh new inspiration for recipes to share with us!

    I also really appreciated the SF blog stories….my sister moved there recently and I have been able to give her some insight on some great places to visit.

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    Jenny says

    Apr 21 at 6:35 pm

    The new layout and organizational system are beautiful!

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    Zoe says

    Apr 21 at 6:46 pm

    Not entering the giveaway, but just wanted to say that your new site design is gorgeous! High five for moving to WordPress! 🙂

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    Kelly says

    Apr 21 at 6:55 pm

    new site looks great! and much LOVE for williams-sonoma too! :]

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    Stephanie says

    Apr 21 at 7:00 pm

    Looks fabulous!

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    Farrah says

    Apr 21 at 7:24 pm

    Great job with the site, looks very elegant with the light pink. I follow you on FB.

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    selena says

    Apr 21 at 8:10 pm

    been following your site for awhile now and i love it! 🙂 thanks!~

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    Pilar says

    Apr 21 at 8:46 pm

    Love the colors and thanks for the navigation bar and recipe index.

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    Anna says

    Apr 21 at 8:48 pm

    I like you on facebook and I like the new site! I’ve been too lazy to do this myself, but I can definitely appreciate the enormous amount of effort involved. Great job 😀

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    Irvin says

    Apr 21 at 8:58 pm

    YAY! congrats on the new site! It looks all shiny and pretty! I’m so glad you made the jump over. Also I want that $100 gift card please. 😉

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    jo says

    Apr 21 at 9:04 pm

    Love it! Nice job 🙂

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    AppleTree says

    Apr 21 at 9:29 pm

    I love the pale pink. It’s understated and soothing.

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    Lori says

    Apr 21 at 9:54 pm

    I like you on FB!!

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    Sarah says

    Apr 21 at 10:14 pm

    The sight looks great!! Congrats.

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    Rebecca C says

    Apr 21 at 10:30 pm

    The website looks very sleek and is an awesome update! Keep up the awesome blogging, I hope to make it to San Francisco one day…

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    Lily says

    Apr 21 at 10:33 pm

    Congrats on the new website!

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    Jessica says

    Apr 21 at 10:37 pm

    I love the new look!

    I like you on facebook! William Sonoma is such a fun store. I love all the nifty stuff

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    Cindy says

    Apr 21 at 10:37 pm

    Yay new site! Everything smells so fresh and clean. 🙂

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    Allison C says

    Apr 21 at 10:59 pm

    The new site looks great! My husband cringes when we are somewhere with a Williams-Sonoma. Its not so much the money I spend, but the time I spend ooing and awhing over everything.

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    Regina says

    Apr 21 at 11:00 pm

    Congrats on the new site it looks great so far! I love your website and your recipes you inspired me to start my own blog though i’ve gotten so busy with school i haven’t been able to update it in forever!

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    Tiff says

    Apr 21 at 11:37 pm

    I really love shopping at Williams Sonoma also! They have the most unique baking tools, and it’s fun to just walk in there and have a look whenever I’m bored! Also liked you on facebook, love the new site by the way! I love the refreshing simple and clean look! 🙂

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    Lisa S says

    Apr 22 at 12:03 am

    Like the new site, love all the pink!! Liked you on fb

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    Yen Edkin says

    Apr 22 at 12:38 am

    Love the new design! I also ‘Like’ your Facebook page

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    Madison says

    Apr 22 at 12:59 am

    I would love some new kitchen equipment from WS! 😀

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    Melissa says

    Apr 22 at 1:01 am

    I “liked” you on facebook. The redesign is great, especially that navigation bar!

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    Jason says

    Apr 22 at 1:45 am

    Can always use more kitchen implements!

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    Sandy says

    Apr 22 at 1:47 am

    Congrats on your new site. Looks as delicious as your recipes!!

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    Natalie S. says

    Apr 22 at 1:54 am

    Great new site!

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    Jennifer says

    Apr 22 at 2:46 am

    I was so happy when I found your site. I was in my second term in baking and pastry school, and I was feeling a little apprehensive about what my professional life was going to be like after I graduated. I found great inspiration (and some great recipes!) on your website. I return often and love the new look! Just know that you do make a difference! I loved your Field Guide books as well- They weren’t in my budget to purchase, but I did get them from the library and was sad when I had to return them!

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    Jane Ko says

    Apr 22 at 3:39 am

    Beautiful site and beautiful photos!

    http://www.atasteofkoko.com

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    Jeannie says

    Apr 22 at 3:41 am

    I love your website!

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    Magpie says

    Apr 22 at 4:23 am

    Congrats on the updated site!The pictures are absolutely gorgeous 🙂

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    Skippy says

    Apr 22 at 6:15 am

    Congratulations! May the new site bring you much recipe inspiration!

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    Doris says

    Apr 22 at 6:18 am

    Congratulations on the updated site. Looking forward to looking at the recipes and cookbooks.

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    Andrea says

    Apr 22 at 6:25 am

    Your new site looks beautiful, definitly worth the wait.

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    Kim says

    Apr 22 at 6:53 am

    It’s beautiful!

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    Deanna says

    Apr 22 at 1:10 pm

    Beautiful new site! I’d love to see a ‘favorites’ category for your recipes 🙂

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    Mary S says

    Apr 22 at 3:53 pm

    I’ve been a reader for a long time and I’ve read about your baking (and baking related) adventures. It’s an inspiration and I’m very happy to see your blog blossom!. Keep sharing delicious things with us.

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    Alicandra says

    Apr 22 at 4:02 pm

    I visit your site every day looking for more tempting nibbles – thank you for your inspiration and looking forward to seeing your new site through the launch! Best wishes…

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    Mary says

    Apr 22 at 4:03 pm

    Just found your site and I am a new fan!

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    Samruddhi says

    Apr 22 at 5:07 pm

    congrats on your newlook..!!!!

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    Vivian Mac says

    Apr 22 at 5:11 pm

    Nice website! I look foward to your future posts. 🙂

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    erica says

    Apr 22 at 5:17 pm

    love williams sonoma!!

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    Cecilia says

    Apr 22 at 7:34 pm

    Just stumbled across your site recently and must say that I love it 🙂 Do you take the photos yourself? They are all lovely@

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    Gina says

    Apr 23 at 12:34 am

    Yum! I love your recipes.

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    Anneliesz says

    Apr 23 at 1:35 am

    Hurrah! Looks great Anita. 🙂

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    carol says

    Apr 23 at 1:40 am

    LOVEE your site :] keep it up!

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    Athena says

    Apr 23 at 2:47 am

    I love the new site! 😀

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    erin says

    Apr 23 at 5:09 am

    very exciting….congrats!

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    NancyB says

    Apr 23 at 1:00 pm

    Love the re-design, and I’m looking forward to that print layout, too.

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    LimeCake says

    Apr 23 at 1:09 pm

    Awesome new site, Anita! It looks lovely! And easily navigable!

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    Connie says

    Apr 23 at 2:33 pm

    liked on Facebook! good job!

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    Charity O says

    Apr 23 at 5:33 pm

    Yes Please!

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    Dave says

    Apr 23 at 7:01 pm

    Hi,

    Trying my luck at the gift card. Love the site!

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    Dea says

    Apr 23 at 7:12 pm

    “Liked” on FB! 🙂 Congrats for the new site, it’s truly beautiful!! Keep the great recipes coming! 🙂

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    Marie M.C. says

    Apr 23 at 8:24 pm

    I just right this very minute, whew, discovered your site. So, I can’t say what I like better, yet. But what I’ve seen so far has been lovely. Good luck with your new website!

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    Amy Losson says

    Apr 23 at 8:27 pm

    Lots of hard work!! Looks great, looking forward to accessing your yummy recipes. Love the fresh look. Oh, and enter me in for a chance at your give away.

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    Stacy says

    Apr 23 at 9:38 pm

    Love the new look! Especially all the pink 🙂

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    lisa says

    Apr 23 at 10:02 pm

    Great Site! Great Giveaway!

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    Sharon Beck says

    Apr 23 at 10:43 pm

    This is a beautiful site. So clean and fresh, I can almost smell the butter. Sharon

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    Kathryn says

    Apr 24 at 12:32 am

    Just found your site- love it already! The design is beautiful!

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    Gigi says

    Apr 24 at 12:58 am

    Congratulations! It’s very pretty and hopefully your creativity can now be as free here as in the kitchen 😀

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    Sheila says

    Apr 24 at 4:02 am

    Always enjoy visiting your site. Looking forward to being able to find the recipes easier and try lots of them!

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    Jen says

    Apr 24 at 7:03 am

    I liked your page on Facebook. Love the new site!

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    cathy x. says

    Apr 24 at 12:06 pm

    wow i haven’t read your blog since….. i think it was 2005? 😛 still amazing, still inspiring!

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    Karen says

    Apr 24 at 1:47 pm

    Lovely site, lovely subject. Can’t wait to dive in!

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    Amélie says

    Apr 24 at 3:24 pm

    Beautiful! I look forward to exploring the new site – perhaps I’ll do the same to my own blog someday!

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    Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy says

    Apr 24 at 4:43 pm

    Hurray! Welcome to the WordPress family! I work for Automattic (WordPress.com) so I’m super excited about your migration. 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Can’t wait to see what you do next!

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    Mellisa W. says

    Apr 24 at 4:58 pm

    I can’t wait to go to Williams Sonoma, thanks in advance! 😉

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    Stacy Y. says

    Apr 24 at 6:17 pm

    everything looks lovely! so glad to have found you while looking for new recipes!

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    Baking Serendipity says

    Apr 24 at 7:15 pm

    Just found your site, and while I didn’t see it before the revamp, I can say I love it now 🙂 Looking forward to more!

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    Jennie says

    Apr 24 at 7:29 pm

    The design is so feminine and the whole page works together so nicely!

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    sonya says

    Apr 24 at 8:39 pm

    The new design looks great! I love the ‘d’ that pops up in your web address.

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    susitravl says

    Apr 25 at 12:27 am

    Following you on Facebook – love the blog!!
    susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com

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    Ashleigh says

    Apr 25 at 1:08 am

    The pale pink curvy lines in the banner are especially adorable. Good work!

    (Also every time I go into Williams Sonoma, someone says “Can I help you, sir?” even though I grew out my hair and wear skirts.)

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    vicky says

    Apr 25 at 1:29 am

    love your site and liked you on facebook! 🙂

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    tia @ buttercreambarbie says

    Apr 25 at 1:49 am

    I “liked” you on fb! I would LOVE love love the w-s giftcard. almost as much as I love your new look. its’ so girly and so cute. awesome job – happy easter too.

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    Sandy says

    Apr 25 at 5:00 am

    I love the new page!

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    Jen says

    Apr 25 at 5:25 am

    I don’t have a fb, but I would definitely follow if I did! Love your blog and hope I can still be considered for the prize 🙂

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    Girlrobot says

    Apr 25 at 6:06 am

    Love the new site!!

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    Lisa says

    Apr 25 at 7:14 am

    Great layout on the website, Anita!

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    Kandie says

    Apr 25 at 3:24 pm

    Loved the new site and will be following your new web page with interest.

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    Katie says

    Apr 25 at 4:20 pm

    I’m really enjoying your new layout – it looks fantastic!

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    Elizabeth says

    Apr 25 at 5:33 pm

    Congratulations on your site site Anita-it looks great (and pretty-pretty & tastey)!!!!

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    Lynnette says

    Apr 25 at 6:03 pm

    Love your new site. And I love, love, love williams Sonoma!!

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    SilvanaC says

    Apr 25 at 6:31 pm

    Lovely layout and design!
    I liked you on FB!

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    Kelsey says

    Apr 25 at 8:03 pm

    The site looks adorable- I love the look!

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    Ru says

    Apr 25 at 8:36 pm

    Just found your site! Love the photography and can’t wait to learn a few new things.

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    Lucy says

    Apr 25 at 8:50 pm

    love this new layout! Can’t wait to see what new recipes you’ll be posting.

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    Perdita says

    Apr 26 at 12:00 am

    Love the new design – so fresh and pretty!

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    ellie says

    Apr 26 at 12:07 am

    Love your website!

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    Amy P. says

    Apr 26 at 12:22 am

    Love the new site! So beautiful & clean!

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    Phuoc'n Delicious says

    Apr 26 at 6:24 am

    Love the new layout of the website!

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    Lyd says

    Apr 26 at 2:41 pm

    I just found your blog! and now I want to try some of the yummy recipes!
    Recently got married and $100 gift card to Williams-Sonoma WOW!! would supply my kitchen with some lovely bakeware! 🙂

    Reply
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    Janyce says

    Apr 26 at 4:02 pm

    LOVE the new site and colors! 🙂

    Can’t wait for the new recipe section – and print outs, too!!!

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    Linda sheehan says

    Apr 26 at 4:52 pm

    Hi…this is wonderful; just discovered the website and wish you the best. I’m very impressed!!!

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    Jeanne says

    Apr 26 at 6:51 pm

    I’ve been following your old website since meeting you at Tante Marie, and most definitely will continue to visit your new one often! You are truly amazing (to find the time) to post such interesting stories/adventures and to share your fabulous receipes with us — thank you very much!

    Reply
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    Renee Ting says

    Apr 26 at 6:52 pm

    Looks great, Anita! Count me in for the gift card raffle!

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    Brooke says

    Apr 26 at 7:33 pm

    Thank you for this lovely offer. I love treats!! I love your site and love checking up on things.

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    Maribel says

    Apr 27 at 1:08 am

    I love your new sight. I’m already a fan on FB.
    congratulations!

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    Kitty says

    Apr 27 at 3:53 am

    Liked ! I just discovered your page, really excited to look around. 🙂

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    Liz M. says

    Apr 27 at 4:24 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’m a new Facebook fan!

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    Sarahanne says

    Apr 27 at 6:17 am

    I’m a facebook fan! I’m glad I discovered the blog while you had two giveaways going. Double bonus from an awesome blog!

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    Prakriti says

    Apr 27 at 4:00 pm

    The website looks very exciting. Congratulations.

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    Deanna Q. says

    Apr 27 at 8:20 pm

    Yes! Love the new site, much more organized!!

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    Jocquillin Shaunte' says

    Apr 27 at 11:28 pm

    I absolutely LOVE the new look! Perfect!!

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    internetowe szkolenia bhp says

    May 7 at 2:37 pm

    Everything looks so great and tasty, I wish I could cook better, but with your ideas and your blog it could be possible for me now. Thank you 🙂 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

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    Mathew says

    May 7 at 10:13 pm

    LOVE the look of your new site!

    Reply

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