Have you ever thought how a casual advice from a dear one or a friend could open up a whole new world to you? Well, that’s what happened to me. It was my husband’s suggestion to click and upload a snap of something I cooked, on Facebook. Seeing the response, I was encouraged to click more snaps. After a couple of days, I got a message from a friend giving some tips on improving the photography aspect. It sounded all Greek and Latin to me at that moment. However, with a bit of research I was able to tone my skills on photography and layout. The efforts are still on… 
I would like to thank Priya S (this is the first time I am telling her) for giving me those tips on photography, which transformed the way I presented my food. Also, I would like to thank all my friends and relatives for their wholehearted encouragement, right from the beginning.
Most of all I would like to thank my parents and sister, who always encouraged me to try out my culinary skills in the initial years ..(Boy! they were daring..I must say), my in-laws and my darling Guinnea pigs (they dont have a choice…do they? 
) for being so supportive. I don’t have enough words for my boys, who have been my pillars of strength. J was the one who selected the snaps from my clicks, compiled and created the header image. D too made his presence felt by giving his suggestions wherever possible. Love you guys… Last but not the least I would like to thank YOU, my reader, for visiting my page!!!!
P.S:- I purposely didn’t mention anyone’s name for fear of leaving out someone and hurting their feelings…
Way to go girl! Am soooooo proud of you…. I have been watching and reading all your posts, and I kept thinking, any day now she’s gonna launch something big.. Just wait for it, and there u did it, u made it happen…. Not much of a cook, but I love the recipes u have posted and will be sure to try them out some time… Thanks so much mareena, you have turned into such an awesome person!
Thank you for your kind words Rency.
Everything on your blog looks irresistibly yummy… i so wish I had time to cook… Still, all these recipes are so inspiring, I know for sure, I will set aside one weekend to do one recipe…
Thank you for the kind words Anonymous..Hope to hear from you soon..
Hi Mareena, the anonymous was me.. i guess i dont quite understand how blogging works.. but none the less.. took a few print outs of your recipes at office, with a hope that I will be able to try something.. mostly one of the gravies.. also told a few of my UAE National local ladies, about your blog, they are always into this stuff.. cheers..
Thats a great thing to know Rency..Would love to hear the results of your experiments as well…I am sure you will come out with flying colours..If I could do it, anyone can… Cheers to you too
Wow chechy!!! now only i have seen ur blog…great work chechy..yes i have also been thinking why u cant create one blog to summarize or present all ur preparations along with their recipes and snaps.Hope i have asked you many times regarding that. Sure, this blog gonna rock very well lol. This blog is really inspiring for all fud lovers:).I feel most of us , love to have varietY of dishes…I.m one who admire ur culinary skills, have tried some of them too.
and i must say that they came out to be great.Even my husband appreciated that. He rarely does that..he ehe as he is an expert in cooking. Keep up ur cooking passion and hardwork.
One thing i woud like to add is that ur blog presentation also deserves great appreciation.
I can see all ur hardwork and sincerity towards ur ardor.We are expecting a lot more new recipes.!!!!….
i didnt get time to go through all your recipes here, will go through all one by one and will give some them a try and will let u know…Thank You chechy for this wonderful job.!!! ..
Thanks a lot for such encouraging words…I will definitely try hard to live up to your expectations…:-) Truly appreciate all your support…Means a lot to me..Thanks dearie…
Hei chechi…….just nw i saw the blog…….grt work chechi…keep going..thank u for these wonderful recipes..surely ill fnd tme to try these……nd ths page too is toooo yummmyyyyyy….:)a pefect one…..all the very best..:)
Thanks a lot Rinku..Do lemme know how they turned out once you prepare them..
Dear mareena,i tried ur malabar biriyani tuday,it came out excellent!My daughter always thinks that i am not gud in making biriyani but now she changed her opinion……….As this trial is completely dedicated to my son who vil b 6 day after tmrw since v vil b in kolkata that day i made his fav mutton biriyani tuday itself……….thanks aton on behalf of my family………….my next item vil b ur oat meal cookies,but after holidays…..SARIKA
Great to know that you and your family are happy with the result.. Wish your son a BIG Happy Birthday from me..:-) Looking fwd for ur feedback on Oatmeal cookies as well…
Hi Mareena, I have tried some of your recipes and all of them have come out well. Thanks for the step by step procedure, which even a beginner can follow easily. I have even reffered your blog to my brother, who is a bachelor and is finding it difficult to cook. Thanks once again
Warm regards,
Anju
Dear Anju
Thanks a lot for taking your time out to give a feedback.Truly glad that you have found the recipes helpful. And Thank you for spreading the word
thanx a lot …………….
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