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I am sure, if y’all are connected to me on Twitter or Facebook, you are sick to the teeth of hearing me ramble on about this but I feel like I have to put it out here in the blog.
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Oh.My.God.
Myself, the Chef and my Mum (aka Granny) went to the blog awards on Saturday night and came home with four awards.
The three categories we had received nominations for (Best Food and Drink Blog; Best Blog of a Journalist; Best Photo Blog) and the one that knocked me for six … Best Blog overall.
The list of all the winners are right here and when you have time you should link up and follow them because they are all brilliant and worthy of your reading time.
Here is a link to the photos too … all taken by Damien Carroll from Cearbhuil Studios. Now there is a talented guy.
Now, a bit of housekeeping if you please ….. there are a few events on the horizon that the Chef & I are participating in and we really hope you will join in the fun.
The first one is Savour Kilkenny starting Thursday October 25th running the entire bank holiday weekend until October 29th 2012. Their gorgeous brochure is right here. We are going to do a ‘Thanksgiving Feast’ …. there will be a gluten free pecan chocolate pie floating about too …. for anyone that is interested.
…. a wee blurb from their website ….
Welcome to Savour Kilkenny Food Festival 2012
Savour Kilkenny is now in it’s 6th year. Our festival takes place from Thursday October 25th to Monday October 29th 2012, over the October Bank Holiday weekend, a wonderfully atmospheric time of year for food-lovers when we dip back into the recipe books for comfort food to share in darkening Autumnal evenings with family and friends.
It’s a festival with a true community heart run by a voluntary committee of Kilkenny people who are passionate about food. Growing it, making it, cooking it, sharing it and eating it – all will be celebrated this year in a rainbow programme.
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THEN – barely a week later we will be back down for a night’s visit to one of our favourite country hotels, Lisloughrey Lodge, as we are hosting their Food & Wine readers evening. We do love this hotel and hope, if you have not already planned a night away in November, you will join us on Friday November 2nd 2012 for the festivities. I just got a glimpse of the menu and their award winning chef, Johnathan Keane, is not going to disappoint!
THEN – and as if that is not enough – we will be ready to judge the winners of the Sunday Times ‘Great Irish Dessert Off’. You need to enter this competition. Seriously – €10,000 euros worth of Miele kitchen equipment for ONE PERSON. The Chef & I are the judges and we cannot wait to see your recipes!
Recipe for this delicious Autumn stuffing in The Sunday Times (October 21st 2012)
All the hoopla aside….here’s the thing:
On blogging…….. from me to you:
Thank you readers, my dear friends,
for flitting in and out of this here blog.
The comments that you always leave me,
are my reward for wordy slog.
Its nice to have a trophy (or four!) sure,
and with flowers I will keep them filled.
But knowing you are reading WiseWords,
is what keeps me totally thrilled.
So if you are a blogger
and want to steal the show next year.
Work hard and listen to your readers,
because they sing the loudest cheer.
…………………………………………….
All rhyming aside guys and dolls…. I.am.humbled.
Thank you so much for these awards and coming back time and time again to check in on me even when I had nothing much to say.
WiseMóna xx
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About MónaI am a native Galway girl that seems to be drawn to professions that rhyme with 'err'. Writer, Mother, Restauranteur, Wedding Planner, Dishwasher, Grass cutter, Cocktail maker. I suppose you could say I am a well rounded entrepreneur.
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love the blog…. love the poem….love that you won(four times ) !
Hi Brenda,
Thanks so much – I mean it.
All the comments and chat on Twitter and FB.
We had such a great night – I am still in major shock but just soaking it up now.
xx Hope all is well with you and your new venture. I am keeping an eye on you :0)
if there is anything that living here is teaching me is that you can do whatever you dream of ! I am thriving off the positive ‘you can’ attitude everyone has here….and please do keep an eye on me, I need a wise eye like yours watching over me !
You are absolutely right Brenda. Living in America does that to a gal!
You can do anything you put your mind to and there is no sense in waiting for someone to do it for you.
Go get ‘em girl. You have a brilliant idea on your hands and I am looking forward to seeing it come to fruition x
Congratulations Móna! And I love the mobile version of the blog too
. Thanks for all the support and encouragement you give to us novice bloggers (note to self: get a**e in gear and get back to blogging) xx
Thanks Karen….you know, ever since I saw you elbow deep in the McCarthy McKanturk puddings
vat, I have loved your blog. You tell great stories and introduce many of us to fabulous producers.
So, eh, yes. Get that rear end in gear soon. I am sure your little man will understand xx
Mona was so delighted for you. The best rewards are the ones we have to work hard for and you’ve certainly done that, you’re an inspiration. I’ll be at food camp for a bit, hope to see you there!
Sounds like a plan. We are visiting ‘oh Suzanna’ Zwartbles Fridwy afternoon but should be
at Food Camp before that for lunch. And yes, as you very well know, hard work pays off!
Congratulations again, Mona! Hope to see you at Savour Kilkenny.
Thanks Caroline, I appreciate the well wishes so much.
I am trying to get down to hear @campbellsuz talk at Foodcamp so
Hopefully we can meet up at that talk. xx
You will be busy! Wow, it really is all taking off for you xxx, looking forward to seeing at Savour
I know….but shur I am not one to be idle Lorna…never have been.
And then December sees the return of all the nieces and nephews for Christmas
and I can’t wait to see them again. Yes, looking forward to Savour KK very much.
Wow..massive congrats..am an avid reader but not a great commenter..well done. It’s a great achievement
.. Upwards and onwards
Hi Catherine,
Many thanks for popping in for a visit and the well wishes.
I am still totally reeling from the shock of it all.
Blogging is my therapy … So I reckon, that being the case, I am doing just fine!
Congratulations! Well deserved! You are obviously doing something right! Love you blog and amazing pics!
Enjoy your busy time!
Thanks Peggy … actually just doing what I love and feeling very lucky that I have that opportunity.
We will enjoy every second. …… thank you.
Very well done Móna,
no surprise really!! 
We have to have a catch up soon, haven’t seen you in an age!!!
Ha ha … Thanks Lorna!
I am still really reeling from the shock of it all actually.
YES – we must meet up soon for a walk and chat and maybe even some tea!
Hope all is well with you and you are still painting!
Well Done Móna, an amazing achievement, all your hard work is paying off! David
Thanks so much David!
And thanks for keeping the site running smoothly for me too.
I never want to return to that virus nightmare I had earlier this year … shudder …
Mona
Whoohoo!! Congratulations again Mona (and Ron ofcourse) Really job well done, but when I saw you were nominated for all those categories there was never a doubt in my mind you’d actually win them!
Aw – thanks Simone – I was doubtful myself … on all fronts.
But totally honoured to actually win so many awards. … hope you and Tom and Gizmo are well xx
Gosh Móna, four awards! That’s good going, and I’m terribly late to be congratulating you. I hope you and the Chef are mightily proud and happy and will take plenty of time to revel in the goodness of it all before hitting the saucepans full-tilt again!
Imagine … I am looking for a whole new bunch of winter flowers to fill up the lovely vase trophies.
My Mum has here eye on the ‘big one’ …. imagine the nerve of her Mise – like she has earned it or something! (she is so worthy)
Back to the books this week in college – no fan fare at all from the classmates – but no harm – keeps it real!
And there will be pot walloping this weekend for sure!
Many congrats!
Thanks so much Joy and thanks for popping in for a visit.
Móna
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