Happy Birthday Tasty treats - Cheers, with a Fig & Honey Pudding!

This is a special post to celebrate a milestone with my blog - Yes, you guessed it right, Tasty treats is a year old, and so am I - I mean, a year older! I still clearly remember how this lil blog came about. Last year, this blog was kind of like a birthday gift to myself! I have always wanted to start a blog, just to share the recipes that I have tried out and enjoyed. But I was doubtful of my writing skills and I kept on pushing back the idea of starting one. My dear husband JM and my dear friend Parvathy are the ones behind the constant encouragement and support that finally convinced me to try my hand at the totally new world (to me!) of blogging.

This past year has been awesome, with nearly 150 posts and 52,500+ page views, nealy 60 events and finally hosting my own event! I got to know hundreds of very talented bloggers and chefs, some a little more personal. The initial encouragement that I received from my readers boosted my confidence and made Tasty treats a big part of my life. I couldnt be apart from my blog even for a day!! I really got a sense of belonging in the blogosphere - many of you who have ended up being much more than casual aquaintances.

Last year I had both JM's family and my family visit us from India. So it was a bit hectic towards the second half of last year, so I had to push the blog on to the back burner! But I am glad I stuck with it and I still want to continue doing this for as long as possible. Now despite having to share the computer with a 3 year old who thinks the it is as important to her as her parents and being caught up in some other personal stuff, I will definitely continue on my culinary adventures and experiments, all the while sharing the succesful ones with you all!

I really should thank all of you readers who really encouraged me to drive forward with my blog! I thank all of you who take the time to chat with me - by leaving a comment or a mail. It is such a huge inspiration, to be acknowledged and encouraged by fellow bloggers!! I know there are many of you who are faithful readers of Tasty treats, but have never said Hi, I would appreciate it if you would - its not a requisite, but it does make a difference!!

I am also happy that I got to participate in a wonderful array of events which had wonderful concepts and were beautifully executed. I am also proud that I got to be part of some exciting communities like the Daring Bakers, Foodbuzz, Great Cooks Community and Foodie Blogroll!!

I would like to celebrate the simple and humble beginnings of Tasty treats with a quick and delicious dessert. Join me in this unassuming celebration!

This dessert can be put together in minutes and tastes awesome with the decadent honey. A must have dessert for all the yoghurt and honey lovers out there!!

Greek Fig & Honey Pudding

Recipe (Serves 4):

Fresh or canned figs - 4

Greek-style strained yoghurt - 2 cups

Clear honey - 4 tbsp

Chopped pistachio nuts - 2 tbsp

Method:

Chop the figs and place in the bottom of four stemmed wine glasses or deep individual dessert bowls.

Top each glass or bowl of figs with half cup of the Greek-style yoghurt.

Chill until ready to serve.

Just before serving, drizzle a tbsp of honey over each one and sprinkle with the pistachio nuts.

Source: A Year of Desserts by Martha Day.

Once again thanks to everyone of you who offered their complete support and encouragement to me and my blog! If even atleast one person has fond remarks about Tasty treats, my effort would be justified! Hope to see you all back here all through the next year too!

Thanks for reading my post. Have a great day and awesome weekend!!!