Sunday, May 22, 2011

Farewell


It has been a good two years of blogging. I entered the blogging world with no expectation and I am happy to walk away with what I have achieved today.

Thanks for being there with me and supporting me through the journey. It has been rewarding and fun.

Almost Bourdain is history as I am moving on to a new phase of my life. Who knows, our paths will cross again. Someday, somewhere.

xx
Ellie

"Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends." - Richard Bach

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198 comments:

KatinSpace said...

:(

Best of luck.

chefpandita.com said...

What? Why are you leaving us? I just discovered your blog :( will we still be "friends" on Twitter?
Best wishes from this panda who loves your blog. xoxo

Lisa H. said...

Oh No!!! When I read your tweet of 'time to move on'... I thought that you are moving to Holland... didn't know its ... good-bye ... I am sad..sad..sad.. :(

My best wishes to you my dear ... I hope to see you in 'cyber space' soon...

Anonymous said...

As I mentioned on Twitter, I am so saddened that Almost Bourdain will be no more. Your work has been outstanding and I have been a fan of your blog for a long time and have enjoyed each and every post and admired your great talent. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and sharing your work over the years. You are inspiring.

I wish you the best of luck with the new phase of your life. I hope we see you again.....soon.

thang @ noodlies said...

Hi Ellie, will miss you but also excited for you on your new exciting journey!

5pandas said...

Take care Ellie. I hope your future is full of wonderful things. all the best.

gbf said...

oh...thank you for being apart of my life & inspiring me. you are wonderful & may your next path be a sensational! dayle

Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets said...

Wow I wasn't expecting this, but I wish you the best of luck and thank you for all the inspiration and friendship you have and continue to provide in our lives <3.

Sarah (Snippets of Thyme) said...

Oh I am so sad by this news. It seems that with all of my moves, I am always saying goodbye. I imagine that pending move is rearing its head and life is getting hectic. I wish you the very best and I will miss your beautiful photography! Good luck!

leaf (the indolent cook) said...

I will miss your blog posts. :(
Wishing you all the best for your journey ahead... and may we meet again!

the [sugar] apothecary said...

Good luck! Thank you for your inspiration :)

Dorcas said...

oh no! i've always loved reading your blog. will you be removing your blog online, or leaving it so that we can all still look through your past recipes?

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

Oh, it makes me so sad to read that... :´((( Your blog is so special. I love it! Nonetheless, I respect your decision (although I pray for you to change your mind).

All the best and hope our paths will cross again.

Cheers,

Rosa

vintagemacaroon said...

I'm very sad to see you go, as you have inspired, delighted and amazed me with the recipes on your blog.
All the best for this new phase in your life. I hope our paths do cross someday, somewhere. x

Jo said...

So sorry to hear that you will no longer be blogging your fantastic mouth watering recipes.

Thank you for all that you did share and good luck with the future - what ever it may hold.

I do hope our paths cross again.

Jo - A Dash of Flavour.

mademoiselle délicieuse said...

You'll be missed, Ellie! Best of luck for whatever you choose to do or wherever life's path takes you =) All the best to you and your family.

radmegan said...

Good luck with your next chapter! I will miss your blog very much!

xo
radmegan

Heather said...

After recently following you on Twitter and checking out some posts, I'll be sad to see you say goodbye to the blog -- but congrats for making this decision for yourself and doing what you need to do!

Ashlae said...

NO way! Almost Bourdain is, or was, one of my favorite blogs to read. This saddens me. If you ever get the urge to return, please do not hesitate :) Good luck, Ellie!

Anncoo said...

Take care :)
Will miss you always @-@

Linda said...

I have mainly been a lurker, but I want you to know that I have enjoyed your blog very much.
All the best to you!

Charlene said...

:( good luck & thanks for all the posts...

Corinne Chidester said...

I'm so sad! But I wish you all the best in your upcoming adventures.

My Kitchen in the Rockies said...

Ellie, my very best wishes to you and your future. I enjoyed your blog a lot.
Kirsten

Amanda said...

So long, and thanks.

Anonymous said...

Oh no! I love your blog!! I do hope you will keep this blog online so we can refer to your lovely recipes and posts in the future. All the best with your new path! :)

Jessica said...

your blog is something that i literally check everyday. will be missing it. :( so long, Good luck Ellie!

Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) said...

I am so sad to know this news ! all the best to you and good luck. Hope to see you one day in KL.

penny aka jeroxie said...

What? I don't understand. But whatever it is, I am sure you have thought hard and long. best wishes to your future! big hugs!

Leah said...

OH NO!!!!!! :(
Farewell and the very best of luck with whatever life throws at you :)

Thanks for one of the most enjoyable blogs I know...

Yummy Stuff said...

OMG!! What??? Why?? I thought you meant moving to Holland on last nite's tweet. :(

Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul said...

Oh Ellie! I'm not sure what to say exactly...you will be missed. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours and I hope to see you around the blogosphere soon!

Pauline said...

*tear* I was stunned to read this post! Definitely very sad to see you leaving! Your blog was and is definitely my favorite. The gorgeous pictures, the in-depth and heartfelt writing, the delicious and diverse recipes. I wish you the best of luck with all the world has to offer for you. I will miss your posts!

smalltownoven said...

Oh, Ellie, I am so sorry to see that you are leaving the blogging community but wish you and your family all the best life has to offer. I do hope you return one day!

Cindy said...

oh no! i discovered your blog a few months ago and love it...good luck to you...

Charmaine said...

Sad to read this post. Good luck in your new venture.

Tina@foodboozeshoes said...

Best of luck for whatever's next Ellie.

Maria @ Scandi Foodie said...

I will miss your blog Ellie, but I'm sure you'll be sharing your talent with us in another way, somehow ;-) All the best for your future endeavours!

cikmanggis said...

best of luck!

YaYa said...

So sad to hear you're not blogging anymore, thank you for sharing with us for the two years and best wishes in your new endeavours! Maybe we'll hear from you again?

noobcook said...

This is really unexpected... all the best for your future endeavors and thanks for the yummy recipes.

katb said...

Oh no :( I've been following your blog for over a year now and it is one of my favourites. Your photography and inventive recipes were inspiring. This is very sad news for all of us readers!!! But... I hope it will be the start of new adventures and all things good for you. Goodbye.

Sara (Belly Rumbles) said...

Ellie, I hope you are okay, this seems so sudden.

Will miss you and wish you from my heart all the best for the new phase of your life.

If you continue reading blogs, and if you find yourself gracing Belly Rumbles with your presence, please leave me a comment to know you are okay and life is going well.

Sara xxx

yasmeen said...

ah, how i'll miss your beautiful recipes, photos and insights.

best of luck with your next adventure!

Samantha said...

You will be missed! I have loved your blog so much and am thankful that you shared so much here!~
Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Anh said...

Ellie, I will miss you, a lot! But I respect your decision, and I know that it will be the best for you! Good luck with everything, and hope we will meet some days, soon.

Pilar said...

It´s a pity. I´m fan of yours from Spain. Good luck!
Besos

Kavey said...

Shall miss your posts, have enjoyed reading your blog.

Wishing you best of luck with what comes next!

Kavey

My Little Expat Kitchen said...

What?? I have come to love this blog of yours Ellie!
I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! I will be following your other blog...will that still be around?

Best of luck and if you eventually come to Holland give me a tweet :)
Magda

Jeannie said...

May you achieve success in your next phase of life Ellie...happy for you at the same time regretful that this blog will be no more...

betty said...

c ya

Zurin said...

Oh No! but we all have to move on sooner or later. I know that you have something better up your sleeve so I wish you all the best.ANd I know we will see you somewhere in another place doing what you do best :) Thank you for having this blog. It was invaluable and precious.

The Concealer said...

Oh noes! You are one of my favourite bloggers. You make beautiful food and take beautiful photos. This is super sad. Keep your foodie groupies posted if ever you get hungry again :)

Three-Cookies said...

I am sure you know what is best for you and made the right decision. When I was leaving Russia my friends told me a Russian saying "the world is round". So we will meet again:) All the best

Mary said...

All the best for the future, Ellie. I have immensely enjoyed reading your blog and it has been a great inspiration.

Take care!

Michelle Chin said...

someday. :) hopefully, i'll meet you in person. :)

Melissa said...

WOW I can't believe you are going to stop blogging, it is really disappointing to see you go but I'm sure the decision was made because you needed to make it and move onto other things.

Glad you are not deleting it though.. Will be nice to be able to look back through your recipes for inspiration :-)

Best of luck ox

jaz@octoberfarm said...

so this is how it ends? :(

Anonymous said...

Oh so sad:( Your blog was the first blog i looked at every day waiting to see what you came up with next. I made so many of your recipes, because you made everything look so good in your photography that I couldn't resist. You definitely will be missed.
Good Luck!

XO

juliaelmer at hotmail dot com said...

How sad for those of us who have loved your blog so much! But I bet you have some wonderful things in store, and I wish you all the best as you continue your journey.

Mardi@eatlivetravelwrite said...

Ellie, nooo! I know you prob have something AMAZING up your sleeve. Love your blog, hugs xox

Iron Chef Shellie said...

oh Ellie! I'm glad your blog will still be up though, i need to cook my way through recipes I've gawked at for ages.

A bold and brave move to say farewell, so I admire you for that. Thanks for the inspiration on this site.

Your Almost Bourdain-ness will be missed. xx

OohLookBel said...

Best wishes for your future endeavours, Ellie. Hope we can still keep in touch in other ways.

mycookinghut said...

Oh Ellie! I am so sad to see this post. It's such a sudden! I wish you all the best in whatever you are doing. Keep in touch!

Jen said...

Sorry to see you go Ellie. Best of luck in the next phase of your life.

Emilie said...

okay, i never leave comment on your blog although i lurk around here every now and then, but now i have to!
your blog is very inspiring, the only food blog i follow. i often search for recipes here.
your love for food and different culture background really shows on your stories, recipes and the beautiful pictures. i'm really sad that almostbourdain will come to an end but i'm sure your next phase of life will be even greater and more important. best wishes and thank you!

Arudhi said...

Elliiieee....why??? So sad! I`ve learned a lot and definitely will still be learning more and more from Almost Bourdain. Thank you so much and
I`ll miss you and your food a lot!
Take care!

vanillasugar said...

wha?
i hope you're coming back in another art form?
you will be missed, a lot.

Simon @ the heart of food said...

End of an era.

It has been indeed a good run. It goes to show what you can accomplish in two years, which is to say quite a bit!

All the best with the future.

Maameemoomoo said...

How unfortunate Ellie.. So unexpected! No more suggestion from u on what I should cook/bake in the future with all my market finds. :(

But nevertheless, I'm so glad our path has once crossed. Whatever you will be doing next, I wish you all the best! Malaysia boleh ya? :p

U take care there!

Xx

The knife said...

That's really sad Ellie specially since i just discovered your blog...but I am sure even better things are in store so all the best

Michii said...

Ellie,

My friends I have enjoyed very much reading your blog. Please please please keep this blog alive so we could come back to visit your recipies ;)

You have influenced people from all over the world with this blog.
Good luck and wish you happiness!

Mich, from London

Farmer Jo said...

I am sad that you are stopping! Will your recipes stay on the web? Or should I start copying and pasting now??

Angela said...

Clearly I am not alone when I say I will really miss your blog. Your recipes are right up my alley and I love your photos. I hope the recipes and posts will remain available us. Best of luck. Wishing you peace, health, and joy. Eet smakelijk! ;-)

girlleastlikely said...

Your blog, and you, have been an inspiration to me, and all of your readers. I wish you the best of luck in your next adventure!

connie k. said...

Thank you, Ellie, for the bringing beautiful photographs and yummy dishes to my life through your blog. I trust that you will live life to the fullest, and hope that our paths will cross again someday. Best wishes to you and your family.

Ellie (Almost Bourdain) said...

Thanks everyone for all you touching comments. *Tears swelling up in my eyes* This blog will stay where it is, I won't shut it down. So all of you still can come back to visit and find the recipes.

GourmetGetaways said...

All the best for the future, and thank you for all the fantastic recipes.

Julia @Mélanger said...

Sad for us, but exciting for you. Best wishes from me, to you and your family!!!

Taryn said...

Ohhh I will miss the updates, you are an inspiration to the food world! Best of luck for the future!

susan said...

Can you not blog about your new journey??

Natasha said...

Ellie, I love your blog. I only read a handful of food blogs regularly and yours was my favourite! You have amazing talent in cooking, writing and photography and I will miss reading your posts. Wishing you all the best in the future. Natasha

Apex@blueapocalypse said...

I really enjoy reading your blog and the recipes you cook.

Thanks for sharing :)

Mark Neuwirth said...

NOOOO! I will miss your block

Julia said...

Wow! I think that's rather exciting, actually. I know that at some point I'm going to walk away from my blog. I always think that hundreds of years from now, there will be a history lesson somewhere, and a young person will learn that funny practice of keeping "food journals." And they will think: really??

Good luck, Ellie, in all you do. You did really amazing and inspiring work!

Anonymous said...

NOOO! I really enjoyed your blog :(

muppy said...

Good luck :)

Tangled Noodle said...

Wishing you all the very best in all your new endeavors and adventures! Thank you so much for the marvelous food artistry that you shared on your blog. We will all miss you!

YW said...

Sad to hear that you won't be blogging anymore. All the best to whatever you have ahead!! Hope we'll be able to see your beautiful photos somewhere else again :)

Elaine said...

God Bless you on your future undertakings. I am new to blogging and like your blog.

Elaine said...

God bless you in your future undertakings. I love your blog and inspiration.

kimberlycun said...

oh no! this is too sudden :( all the best to you

Sticky Penguin said...

Very sad to see you go - yours was one of the first food blogs I discovered, and your recipes, photography and integrity were an inspiration as I started a blog of my own. There are so may recipes I hope to try out - and I'm sure, with others doing the same, Almost Bourdain will inhabit many other corners of the interwebs for a long time yet. All the very best with whatever comes next, and thanks for much happy and mouth-watering reading.

Just Cake Girl said...

:((

Wish you all the best :))

Mireille said...

With having a Dutch background and also lived in Asia I recognized so much in your postings, so I am sad to see you go! Wish you all the best in your new endeavor, and hopefully we can see some of that!!

Forager @ The Gourmet Forager said...

A shame indeed as your blog was a truly beautiful one setting the standard for blogs everywhere. Good luck in your new ventures and I sincerely hope to see your work somewhere else.

Jen (Tastes of Home) said...

Farewell Ellie! Totally unexpected but I wish you all the best and thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes/ stories and photos!

xoxo

Indie.Tea said...

I am {selfishly} a bit sad, because I relatively new to your beautiful site.
I wish you luck and happiness in your future ventures and adventures :)

chocolatesuze said...

oh ellie i shall miss your posts! thank you for your inspiration and all the best with wherever life takes you!

Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] said...

Oh no! This is so unexpected, really sad news. I hope you the best, and hope maybe someday you'll find time to get back here! I am not going to deleted you from my Reader!

Maisie Lau said...

Oh man, so sorry you're ending the journey here. Bummer. Really love your blog. Do you really have to go? Am sure you know you have inspired a lot of people to cook better and I want you to know that you've done a brilliant job.

Mom's the little one said...

too sad :( But please..please come back again, maybe from somewhere more exciting place.. will ya ?

shaz said...

Ellie! This is pretty unexpected. All the best in whatever you will be doing next/ wherever you are heading next. Hope you'll still keep tweeting. :(

Jenn Brigole said...

Oh wow. You're moving on. Tsk! Too bad I was just getting to know you. Well, I wish you luck. Will keep your site bookmarked still, for I haven't read everything in it yet. No goodbyes, Ellie. Smile. :)

Raluca said...

:(, right now I will really hate Mondays!!
But I wish you the best of luck ! :X

Charlotte said...

i'm going to miss your blog. i admire your works so much.. i wish for your success in your next chapter, same success as this blog!

liya said...

You n your blog will be dearly missed! Good luck!

Victoria said...

I'm so sorry to see you go!! I wish you all the best in your future endeavors :)

Paula said...

:(... but, have a great time on your new path of life! :*

WizzyTheStick said...

You will be missed.

V said...

I wasn't expecting this at all. Thought of you today and dropped by to see what's cooking in here. Best wishes to you, hope to see you on the web soon.

Sütüme Sarelleme Karışma!!! said...

OMG!! Why?? hope nothing is wrong with u?!?! coz' this was very unexpected!!! love your blog and your recipes and read every single comment of this post to check if u r coming back after all this comments! c'mon!!!!

Swathi said...

Sad that I am going to miss your blog, good luck with new chapter of your life.

3748 MILES said...

OH MY. is this for real? i can't believe it! i just stumbled upon this blog a few months ago and i was utterly delighted, the ideas were so fresh and homy for some reason. anyway, i'll still be roaming about the recipe index for some killer recipes. best of luck with the next phase of your life!:)

Carol Jean said...

Thank you for teaching a girl from the U.S. Midwest about Malaysian *and* Dutch cooking and baking traditions - not to mention all of the other great recipes. Thanks for leaving the blog online and best of luck as you go forward!

Kat (Spatula, Spoon and Saturday) said...

All the best, Ellie. You know we all love your work :)

Angela said...

Thank you for telling us. Sometimes a blog disappears or the posts simply stop but you did the honorable thing and let us know. Best of luck.

Corinne from Toronto said...

Alrighty, be like that! Seriously, all the best in all you want to accomplish. The best of luck.

mott said...

Oh Ellie..

This is truly sad. While I am very sad, I do wish you and your family the best of the future.

God Bless.

Still sad. :(

Mumto4Angels said...

Hi Ellie,
Sad to hear 'good-byes' but life goes on, right? Here's wishing you the best in everything that you will be doing in the future!! Good luck!

Katie said...

I'm sorry to see you go. I loved popping over to your blog to see what you'd been creating. All the best for the future

Tuty of ScentofSpice said...

Ellie,
I am sure that you have put a lot of thoughts when you made the decision. Hopefully, we'll see you again when you are ready. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work these past two years. Good luck to you and your family too.

gastronomous anonymous said...

oh no!!! will sorely miss you Ellie :(

good luck with whatever it is you are doing and going. Love your work!

hopefully will see you again in 'cyber space'

Anonymous said...

=( And just when I became a regular at Almost Bourdain....

Thank you so much Ellie, for sharing your gorgeous photos, wonderful anecdotes/experiences, and last (but not least), your creative re-interpretation of Malaysian dishes. It has been an eye-opener, especially to a fellow Malaysian - who would have thought that one could take (for instance) the humble cendol to a whole new level? ;-)

All the best in your future undertakings. I'm certain there will be more doors to be opened ahead of you, just as this one closes behind. =)

Anonymous said...

Dear Ellie,
Your blog is trully an inspiration for me as a home cook as well as the story behind. Surely, will miss you a lot, but whatever you do, always wish you all the best for you and your family. GBU

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing. I hope you the best :)

Sarah, Maison Cupcake said...

Good luck with what you do next!

Trisha said...

Ellie... just read this and am so shocked by your sudden departure. All the best in your future endeavours and we shall catch up again soon - whether you're in my side of the bridge or I'm on your side of the bridge. Lots of hugs, kisses and love. Trish

Blair James said...

I am saddened by your sudden departure. I have been following your tweets and you have been one of my inspirations to enter the blog world.

I wish you all the best :)

Anonymous said...

i have read your blogs for a few months already but i have never left any messages....your blog was a good inspiration and one day i do hope i can cook like you....goodbye is never to be fear, as when there is an end there is a start....

Pei-Lin said...

Well, Ellie. It's a decision you've made here. And I have to respect that. Whatever you've chosen to pursue next, here's to wish you all the best. Take care!

Stephanie said...

I've enjoyed reading your blog and will miss it. Good luck on your next adventure!

pigpigscorner said...

All the best Ellie!

Maurits JH said...

Looking forward to see you in your new phase :-) !!

Anonymous said...

i have religiously followed your blog (& twitter). i love your recipes, pictures and stories. so sad for the farewell ... but good luck on the next phase of your life.

if possible, keep us updated where you land so we can follow you again :)

hugs.

Anonymous said...

Thank you Ellie for your generosity sharing your creativity, photography and wonderful recipes over the life of your blog - Almost Bourdain has been a wonderful pick-me-up and a constant inspiration. Wishing you every happiness and success in your next venture.

Nic@diningwithastud.com said...

You will surely be missed Ellie. All the best and we hope to see you again soon!

Monica said...

Oh Ellie! I enjoyed your blog from day one and you're one of the first people who responded to my newbie Tweets with kindness and encouragement.

All the very best to you and your family. I'd like to think it's not so much farewell as 'see you later'.

Take care,
Monica xx

Anonymous said...

You are truly and inspiration and thanks for the encouraging words and dazzling recipes!

Sparkles said...

You are truly and inspiration and thanks for the encouraging words and dazzling recipes!

Anonymous said...

Dear Ellie,

I have silently but religiously followed your blog for nearly two years - I am so sad to hear that there had to be an end. But I wish you happiness and all the best in wherever life takes you. Thank you for your wonderful cooking and photgraphy, but above all else for sharing yourself with us all. You are a wonderful human being.

May said...

I just stumbled across your blog just very recently and I found it fabulous and almost like home. Your recipes are like kitchen experiments for the heart and soul. I am truly amazed and loving every recipe I have read so far.

Here's to wishing you the best of luck where ever you are and in what ever you are doing. Also, I want to thank you for taking the time to share with us your talent =)

U inspire me to step into the kitchen and create something to share and enjoy <3

Su-yin said...

Ellie, I had no idea you were going to stop blogging - have not been reading blogs for a while so am slightly out of date.

All the best on the new journey, and if you ever find yourself in London do give me a shout. xx

Busygirl said...

The real question is, what better thing did you discover and is moving on to? I want to do that too lol!

Best of luck!

Ribbon Clown said...

Ellie,

I baked Sicilian Orange Cake for you today..my farewell gift to you, literally..come and collect it at my blog he he..

anyway, you're inspiring and I really hope we can meet again..soon.. ;)

you'll be missed, Ellie..

kankana said...

OH NO !! There is just one thought in my mind .. why didn't I start my blog 2 years back :(
All the best in life !

Cath said...

OMG You'll be sadly missed. I've cooked so much from your blog and checked in all the time. Take care on whatever path you are headed.

Jo said...

Hi Ellie, you will definitely be missed by the blogging community. I personally feel sad because it feels like I have lost a friend, especially one from Malaysia too! However I wish you all the best in whatever you are planning to do in the next phase of your life. Take care and be safe.

Amelia PS said...

Ellie:
noooooooo.... you are one of my myths. I will miss you but will keep coming back to your archives. Wishing you wonderful new adventures...wherever you go. Amelia

chezsasha said...

Oh no! The blogosphere will certainly miss you! Your blog was a blast to read and browse through : (

Good luck with everything.

T said...

Best of luck with whatever you're doing next. I really glad that I found your blog. It's gonna be awhile for me to try everything you posted here.

Almost Bourdain will be missed. Nonetheless, all the best to you.

Vivienne said...

so sad to hear of this ellie, your presence will be greatly missed in the blogosphere for sure. like u said, a chapter closes and another opens...best wishes to you and your family and am looking fwd to when our paths cross again!

Tanvi@Sinfully Spicy said...

Ellie,
I ll miss you.All the best for your future endeavours!
Till we meet again.I hope to visit your blog whenever I miss you sorely :)
Take care
Tanvi

Anonymous said...

So sad to read your post but good luck in all your future endeavours, Ellie! God bless you with blue skies and all things nice!

Kubełek Smakowy said...

Ellie, it is still a pity!

chef_d said...

Oh my! You are leaving blogging? I enjoyed reading your posts. Thank you for those wonderful posts. God bless you wherever you are going...

Anonymous said...

As you can see by the comments before mine, you have touched and inspired many people through your food blogging. I am one of those people. I've never commented on your posts, but always drew inspiration and joy from them. I'm very sad to see you go... But I wanted to say thank you and all the best for your future endeavours. :)

Anna Johnston said...

OH NOOOOOOO! I am so sad, I have been moving house and haven't been able to get to my fav blogs. Sigh. Will you be staying on other platforms ie: Twitter?
Best of luck with your travel adventures and I do hope that we meet again.

Laura said...

Best of luck . . . I will miss your beautiful posts . . .

Rima said...

All the best Ellie! will remember u each time i bake sicilian orange cake.. u know where to stay in touch.. :o)

Zoe said...

Ellie, thank you so much for giving us the gift of your blog. I have really enjoyed looking at your recipes and photography and getting carried away to far off and exotic locales. Best of luck with your move :)

Monty said...

Oh no and I just found your blog today. Came across your site looking for a good recipe for Pa Tong Goh. Thank you again for all the hard work you put into the site. Best of luck to you.

chopinandmysaucepan said...

Hi Ellie, I've only just started reading your blog as I've only just started blogging.

I wish you all the best and I know I will be thrilled if my own blog can even be half as good as yours in two years time!

Great to know you will leave it open and that we can come back and look at your beautiful work from time to time.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Ellie said...

Hi everyone, thank you for all your lovely comments and emails. I am sorry that I won't be able to reply to each and single one but rest assured that I read every word of what you have written.

julie | meat loves salt said...

i stumbled upon this blog not to long ago and am sad to see it end. :( i look forward to coming back to explore the many great posts in the archives. best of luck to you!

Anonymous said...

Noooooooo! I have made and enjoyed many of your recipes. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And best of luck in whatever you do next.

Dave Hampton said...

Best wishes or the next phase - I still use your gehaktbal recipe every Wednesday.

Christine said...

best of luck Ellie! i am sad to see your beautiful blog go but i am sure you have lots of wonderful cooking and eating experiences ahead of you.. take care xx

Anonymous said...

Have enjoyed your wonderful writing, photos and recipes. Best wishes in your path forward, will be missed dearly.

Anonymous said...

Will miss your blog dearly. Thank you for your wonderful writing, photos and recipes. Thank you for sharing it with us. All the best in your journey.

Who's Your Tiger? said...

Noooooooooooooooooo!

tigerfish said...

Where ever you are, best wishes!

Gastronomy Gal said...

Oh my gosh. I only just saw this. I hope all goes well for you Ellie.

Cakelaw said...

Sorry to hear that Ellie! I'll miss your blog. I have enjoyed reading it, and wish you and your family all the best for the future.

Emma @CakeMistress said...

Whoa, so sad to read your site is ending. The quality of your recipes and photos have been inspirational! Best of luck with the new chapter of your life. I'm sure I'll see you round on Twitter. xx

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear you're going. I've just discovered your blog (ie. about two weeks ago) and the recipes you put up are great. Best of luck in your new ventures.

Christine@Christine's Recipes said...

Hi Ellie,
Just came back for my blogging and found your farewell message here.

You did make a big achievement in blogging within such a short time.
Many good things ahead for you.
Miss you. Keep in touch. :)

Anonymous said...

Best wishes!
xo

Sherly @ Medan said...

All the best Ellie

Raven Faust said...

sucks you are leaving, i just stumbled across your site by looking for Sweedish meatballs ...

Anonymous said...

It's terrible you're leaving, being such a perfect blog filled with unique recipes...
Gonna miss you a lot.
Yeah, best of wishes for you, from Mexico,
marcela.

Hannah@ Bake Five said...

This is devastating! I love your blog! which is why I passed on an award to you! :(((

however, do check it out over at my blog (:

Anonymous said...

Best wishes, and would anticipate your return (when you do).

Rev said...

oh no!

I just discovered your blog. hey I wish good luck to the one who created such a beautiful looking space with so much love & warmth which I feel already.

Take care & best wishes!

Eleana said...

it's been wonderful reading your blog and I hope you have new stories and posts soon somewhere else - I love your writing.

Best of luck to you, hubby and Miss C. Keep us posted!

Vivian - vxdollface said...

will miss your posts :(
i hope that in the future i'll be a cool mum like you :D best of luck! x

Keely aka The Richest Girl in Bondi said...

Best of luck with your chosen path Ellie! It will be a shame to no longer read Almost Bourdain but I hope you enjoy the new chapter in your life.

Annie Chu said...

I just found your blog two months ago and love it! Can't believe you're leaving it! But all the best to you whatever you end up doing.

I've even been inspired by some of your posts! Feel free to check out my food blog at www.annieyenchenchu.blogspot.com when you get a chance. :)

Sanjeeta kk said...

Why do all the good things have to end???? Take care and best wishes for your new life.

Darina said...

I ams hocked. But I wish you the best of luck. I will miss your posts and scrumptious photos.

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That's Ron said...

why!!! oh no... sad news. I haven't been here in a while. I hope and wish u well and all the best in ur future plans... maybe one day we can sit down for a coffee

Anonymous said...

It's sad to know you're ending your blog, I learned so much from here and even able to roast up your mom's cantonese roast duck for CNY.
Good luck and hope you'll be back again...

Sneh | Cook Republic said...

Ellie! Just dropping in to say, I really miss your posts and your presence on twitter. Whatever you are doing, wherever you are, I hope you are having a beautiful day!!

Sharon Fallier-Richards said...

just got started with this food blog thing and now you are leaving. I've got a lot to catch up with but I will. Enjoy your new endeavors and keep us posted

A Canadian Foodie said...

Ellie,
Where are you now? Another blog? I enjoyed your work so much and cannot imagine stopping - yet have definitely evolved and slowed down.Hope you are well and Merry Christmas!
:)
Valerie

Catherine said...

Dear Ellie, I'm sorry to hear you are no longer blogging...I just discovered your blog through a friend. You have many lovely posts. I do hope you come back to it and I hope to hear from you soon! Blessings to you, Catherine xo

Lisa H. said...

Hi Ellie
I woke up this morning and thought of you...quickly check and true enough... you have vanished from FB and Twitter :(...
Hope you and family are keeping well in the Northern Hemisphere.
Take Care... miss you and your beautiful photos