Comments on: What Makes a Great Food Blog?

By: T

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:17:29 +0000

http://chibbqking.blogspot.com/

you gotta have the love of food and know you are one of the best at doing what you do.

By: pablopabla

pablopabla — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:35:58 +0000

Hi Michael,

Just stumbling into your site and this post caught my eye because I author a food blog myself.

Yes, from reader’s comments, I must say that pictures play an important role in food blogs. For my type of food blog - which gives out recipes - the ease of cooking is also a pulling factor for returning visitors. I guess there is always a demand for easy recipes which a newbie can whip up with minimal fuss. The language of food is so wide and diverse that any food blog can be a sub-niche in itself

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:00:29 +0000

@edusted: More than once a week is best if you can swing it, generally. But other than that, it’s definitely quality over quantity.

By: edjusted

edjusted — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:10:11 +0000

Wow, I’m flattered that my ramen blog is listed as an good example! Blush. I’ve never had any “formal” food writing experience and wanted to let you know I picked up some good tips on how to improve in your article.

One of the commenters above mentioned timeliness. I’d like to know your opinion on “qty vs quality.” Those of us who aren’t naturally gifted writers can might need a while to write, revise, revise again to make a good article, but then I hate having long lulls between articles. Any opinions on a “good” frequency to target? Once a month? Week? Quarter?

By: brian

brian — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:36:19 +0000

Thanks for the mention and links to Candy Addict! It warms my heart to know that someone counted us as a good food blog

Thanks!
Brian

By: tanya

tanya — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:57:58 +0000

And don’t forget us food review bloggers - just a slightly different angle on “food blogs” :0)

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:35:40 +0000

Jon, enjoy your holiday back in town. The weather’s getting a bit nasty, isn’t it? Be careful. I dig malt vinegar on fries, as well (but not on potato chips — not the same thing at all). Take care and Merry Christmas!

By: Jon Eick

Jon Eick — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:41:16 +0000

Hey Michael,

Thanks for leaving a comment on my site…I’m a Vermonter as well, from Shelburne originally. Actually back there right now for Christmas.

You absolutely must try Al’s again, it’s terrific. You can ask for mayo and they’ll give you mayo packets, they don’t have it available to spread on the burger though. Don’t think they have pickles, but you can get raw onions and they also offer relish. The burgers are great, but the fries are definitely the highlight, especially with vinegar. I’m going to get lunch there tomorrow actually.

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By: Las Vegas Tourism

Las Vegas Tourism — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:49:36 +0000

That sure is an amazing photo, it looks so delicious.

I’m having plans to start a food blog, and this post was really interesting.