Jan 17, 2011

Celebrating my 3rd year blog anniversary and a little giveaway!

Today, Dil Se.. turns three!

It all started a day without much thinking inspired by all the blogs out there. I just wanted to record all my kitchen experiments being a newbie to cooking. Blogging has introduced me to several new friends, people from all parts of the world and also to various cuisines. I have acquired a few photography skills as well. Blogging gave me the courage to venture into the world of baking which has become my favorite pastime now. I also tried a few authentic and traditional recipes as well. I was able to contribute to several events and contests. I was able to host a few of my own events as well.

Thanks to my dear husband who is a good critic and gives feedback for all my cooking experiments and waits patiently to eat until I photograph all my cooking! I also thank all the bloggers out there for encouraging me with your valuable time and comments.

My very first recipe Sweet Pongal!
The first thing I ever baked! Sweet Coconut puffs.

My first baked bread!

My first baked cake! Pear Walnut Cake

First Icecream! Watermelon Yoghurt Icecream
My first Jam! Plum Jam


First event and giveaway at DilSe.. Diet Foods

Show Me Your series of events..
Show Me Your Breakfast Part I
Show Me Your Breakfast Part II
Show Me Your Sandwich
Show Me Your Omelette
Show Me Your Lunchbox
Show Me Your Cake
Show Me Your Curry
Show Me Your Refrigerator
Show Me Your Salad
Show Me Your Smoothie
Show Me Your Wholegrains
Show me Your Cookbox

My first comment by dear DK
"Hey Divya! This is so simple and delicious! The Pic makes me grab a cup of it and have it with my rice! Total bliss! Thanks for sending it my way :)"

My first non-food blog! Currently pursuing Project 365. Blogging has really helped me improve my photography skills.

My Recipe Index..
My Blog Roll
My Food Blogs Event Calendar
My Facebook Page
Thanks again everyone for supporting me!!

Now moving on to the giveaway.. I have always loved these cute little salt and pepper shakers. I am giving away a set of these to a lucky reader of Dil Se..


You have to do any one of the following and leave a separate comment for each in this post.
1. Leave a comment on this post describing what you like at Dil Se.. or what you would like to see here in my blog.
2. Follow me publicly in Google Friend Connect.
3. Follow me on Facebook.
4. Subscribe to Dil Se.. via email. You can find a "Subscribe to" box in the right column of the blog.
5. Blog about this giveaway.

Remember to leave a comment for each entry. The giveaway ends on January 25th, 12pm Pacific time.

The giveaway is open to anyone. It will be shipped worldwide.

Giveaway sponsored by me.
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68 comments:

  1. Preetha KarthikJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:04:00 PM PST

    Hi Dhivya,

    Congratulations !!!
    Hey, you know, you are the first person to comment on my both the blog - Preethibhojan and Fun and dreams...
    Keep rocking.

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  2. KrithisKitchenJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:06:00 PM PST

    Congrats Divya... Wish you a good luck... and keep your more good recipes coming!!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:22:00 PM PST

    congratulations..wish you many happy more years at dilse..keep blogging!!!

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  4. Indian KhanaJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:23:00 PM PST

    Congrats on your blog anniversary...Wish many more years :) ...I love show me serious....

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  5. Indian KhanaJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:24:00 PM PST

    Following via GFC

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  6. Indian KhanaJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:25:00 PM PST

    And following you in FB for long now ;)

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:39:00 PM PST

    This is such an adorable post of your firsts!
    Well, what I like most about your blog is that it is a mix of all sorts of things... from events, to traditional recipes, to new creations!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:40:00 PM PST

    I am following you on GFC

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:42:00 PM PST

    I am subscribed by email too

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  10. LaavanyaJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:49:00 PM PST

    Congratulations Divya!! :) So happy for you and it was great to know about your firsts...
    Here's to many more years of delicious food.

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  11. VaniJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:26:00 PM PST

    Happy anniversary, Divya! May you have many, many more!

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  12. Prerna@IndianSimmerJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:29:00 PM PST

    Stumbled upon ur blog and was amazed at ur recipe collection! Congratulations on completing 3 years and wish u many more to go :-)

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  13. SwapnaJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:57:00 PM PST

    Congrats Divya!!! Wish you many more years at Dilse :)...

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  14. snehJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:02:00 PM PST

    Congrats divya! liked reading about all your firsts..:)
    and following you via GFC already.

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  15. chef and her kitchenJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:09:00 PM PST

    congrats on the successful 3rd blog anniversary...:)
    I wish u many more...

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  16. VidhyaJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:16:00 PM PST

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary.Wishing you many more!!What I love about your blog is that its a very happening place in the Blogosphere with so many wonderful events going on and I love your lovely recipes.

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  17. PushpaJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:29:00 PM PST

    Congrats Divya,wish you many more.

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  18. TahemeemJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:54:00 PM PST

    Congratulation :)

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  19. Priya SureshJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:11:00 AM PST

    Thats really wonderful Divya, Happy 3rd blog anniversary thats a huge milestone, keep rocking..Great to know about ur firsts, beautiful recap..

    Btw awesome giveaway..

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  20. Sanjeeta kkJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:11:00 AM PST

    Love all the firsts of your! Happy anniversary Divya and here is wishing for many more of such lovely treats from you.
    Cheers!!

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  21. Padhu SankarJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:23:00 AM PST

    Congrats on your 3 th blog anniversary .Keep rocking

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  22. PremaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:28:00 AM PST

    Happy Anniversary Divya!

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  23. MythreyiJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:03:00 AM PST

    Hi Divya,

    Congratulations on your 3rd Anniversary at Dil Se... Wish you all the best for many more to come. You are the first one to comment on my blog.
    This post looked special with all your First events. I have liked all your events and round ups.

    Keep posting and rocking...
    -Mythreyi

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  24. ?January 18, 2011 at 5:18:00 AM PST

    Congratulations Divya! Happy Anniversary; looking forward to more blog posts.

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  25. GEETHA ACHALJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:29:00 AM PST

    Congrats Divya...

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  26. RaksJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:39:00 AM PST

    Congrats on ur blog anniversary!! :)

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  27. Shanthanalakshmi KameswaranJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:43:00 AM PST

    hey athi, nice start to my comments on ur blog tho i'm on the fb fan page ;)
    best thing abt ur blog, it has got me extremely interested in cookin n can't wait to start :) n blog too ;)
    cheers!!!
    p.s - ne lucky charm for ur 2nd std frd? :P
    hehe just kidding :) 3rd anniv s awesome n let me try to compete wit u asap :P :P

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  28. Menaga SathiaJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:08:00 AM PST

    congrats divya!!

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  29. SujiJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:25:00 AM PST

    Happy Blog anniversary Divya...

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  30. KarunyaJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:45:00 AM PST

    Congragulations on three years! I enjoyed this post :)

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  31. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:19:00 AM PST

    Happy Anniversary Divya....Wishing u many more to come...u have a lovely blog and keeps getting better with recipes u post!...congrats!

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  32. SarithaJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:20:00 AM PST

    Congrats on completing 3 years and wishing u many more years of blogging

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  33. JayasreeJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:22:00 AM PST

    Happy bloganniversary, Divya. Lovely recapture of your firsts. Keep rocking and wishing you many more happy blogging years ahead.

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  34. AvanthiRaoJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:26:00 AM PST

    Hey Congrats Divya......... njoy 3rd Anniv of your blog :)

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  35. Hamaree RasoiJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:33:00 AM PST

    Congrats on your 3rd blog anniversary. Waiting for your many such anniversaries to come.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  36. Umm MymoonahJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:38:00 AM PST

    Congrats on your blog anniversary. Love to read all the first things in your blog.
    If I have to say what I like in your blog, your innovative recipes, your events and on top of all that we are from same place:-)

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  37. SatyaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:09:00 AM PST

    Congratulations on your 3rd blog anniversary...it is amazing to read about your first recipes ...it was indeed a amazing journey...glad to you enjoying every bit of it and even glad i have found you : )

    Super Yummy Recipes

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  38. CilantroJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:22:00 AM PST

    Congrats Divya!

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  39. NithyaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:31:00 AM PST

    Congrats on your blog's 3 anniversary. You really rock. I simply love your "show me" events. It was really fun to go through when you had asked for different stuff like refrigerator and all. You are really creative :) Keep it going and you really rock lady :) hugs.

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  40. Nivedita ThadaniJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:32:00 AM PST

    Hi Divya,
    Congratulations.
    Your blog says about you and your work: Dil se means Directly from the heart. Your posts, unique recipes and your dedication all is from Dil Se...

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  41. NithyaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:33:00 AM PST

    I'm already following your blog :)

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  42. AzJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:34:00 AM PST

    Congratulations!!! great accomplishment! I love your show me your series!!

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  43. NithyaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:35:00 AM PST

    Your blog was the first one I subscribed for email updates :)

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  44. NithyaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:35:00 AM PST

    I am following you on fb as well :)

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  45. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:17:00 AM PST

    wow Divya, happy third blog anniversary dear. A big and wonderful milestone. I love everything about your blog, but specially how easily and nicely your explain recipes and of course your pics. I need to try out more on photography to get better pics :)

    I would love to be part of your giveaway. I do everything you mentioned there, so sure I am in :)

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  46. MadhaviJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:50:00 AM PST

    Many Many congratulations Divya..Happy Happy wala birthday to Dil se :)) Giveaway or no giveaway, always fan of this blog, amazing recipes from amazing cook..keep rocking Divya, i'll always follow DIL SE :))

    BTW we stared our blogs almost at d same time..VM also turn 3 next month :))

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  47. Jackie at Phamfatale.comJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:09:00 PM PST

    Congrats. It's a great milestones!

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  48. Mala VenkateshJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:36:00 PM PST

    Congratulations Divya ! I love the pictures for your blog and the non-complicated recipes of yours. I subscribe to your blog :)

    Thanks for the giveaway !

    Mala

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  49. TorviewtorontoJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:19:00 PM PST

    congrats lovely giveaway and post

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  50. KankanaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:58:00 PM PST

    That is great Divya .. 3 years !! I haven't even completed 3 months LOL but i must say .. it's an addiction.. it's a learning .. it's fun ! Looking forward to see much more amazing recipes from you :)you know what i too have those cute little salt and pepper shakers, couldn't stop myself when i found them in Amazon :)

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  51. vaniJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:14:00 PM PST

    congrats and a very lovely give away... I love the pics from your blog and the recepes of yours.. I am on FB !!!!!!!!!!thnaks fot he giveaway!!!all the best..

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  52. ChamJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:39:00 PM PST

    I ve known u pretty much 3 years through the other Divya (LA), oops years are running... Keep rocking gal! Congrats!

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  53. Shanthi KrishnakumarJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:30:00 PM PST

    Happy blog annivewrsary and wish u many more to come

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  54. MiriJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:55:00 PM PST

    Congratulations - your blog is truly "Dil se" and thats what makes it special!

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  55. LakshmiJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:09:00 PM PST

    Happy Anniversary and wishing your blog many more years. Your give away is cute! Congratulations to the lucky winner :)

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  56. SrivalliJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:30:00 PM PST

    Congrats Divya..Wishing you many more years..

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  57. VaishaliJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:58:00 AM PST

    Congratulations, Divya, and it was lovely revisiting your successes of the past three years. You go girl!

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  58. NiveJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:32:00 AM PST

    Congrats on completing 3 yrs Divya !!!!! Wishing u many more yrs to come :)

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  59. Anu NanduJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:06:00 PM PST

    Congrats Divya on 3 yrs of hardwork and lots of good food!

    I had the pleasure in meeting you personally and have to tell everyone here that you are indeed a real sweet person but also a quiet one. Looking forward to more talking from you through the blog! Enjoy many more blog years!

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  60. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:07:00 PM PST

    Congratulations, Divya! You and I picked the same background for our blog :))

    Wish you many more years of creative blogging!

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  61. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:39:00 AM PST

    Happy Blogoversary D!! I can't believe those puffs were the first things you've ever baked! I still haven't had the courage to try puffs!

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  62. RaagaJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:34:00 PM PST

    Didn't realize 3 years have gone by so fast... have always enjoyed your blog and have been "publicly" following you for aeons now :) Congrats Divya!

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  63. swapnaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:17:00 PM PST

    Congrats on blog anniversary...keep rocking!!
    Love ur blog for simple yet lovely recipes...

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  64. swapnaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:18:00 PM PST

    Following thro GFC

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  65. HaritaJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:21:00 AM PST

    Awww...so cute shakers...am jus excited to find out who the winner is.. Followin u publicly on Google Friend Connect..Subscribed via email too..I think yu remember all my comments on all ur first recipes... :) Gud luck to yu on all ur future endeavors...

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  66. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 6:34:00 AM PDT

    dilse dilse dilse dilse

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  67. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 6:39:00 AM PDT

    my dilse my dilse my dilse

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  68. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:02:00 AM PST

    HI, our wedding is on June 9,2012 i would love to have this two peas in a pod as a give aways... love it! love it ! love it!... :) more power on blogging!!!

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