Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Walking through the memory lane - WTML for August with a giveway

Hi guys, I am very happy and excited to announce the first event I am hosting at my blog space. Its none other than Gayathri's "Walking through the memory lane" event (WTML). And  whats more the event comes with a giveway too... Most of you may be familiar with Gayathri, a versatile blogger of Gayathri's Cook Spot. Most of her recipes comes with a step by step tutorial that is helpful to one and all. An amazing blogger, Gayathri has recently started her own eggless baking venture in Madurai. To know more about her baking venture, do click here.




About the WTML event. There may be some dishes that holds a special value in our heart. Because it is either prepared by some one special or its our comforting food that we fall back to most of the times. Or it may be some dish that we had in our childhood prepared by our mom, grand moms, aunts or others. Or it may be some dish that you learned at your in laws. Walking through the memory lane event tries to capture those wonderful memories. Any dish with a special short story/memory attached to it.

When I started blogging, initially in most of my posts, I used to mention the wonderful memories I had at Hyderabad which was my home for nearly 5 years. The recipes I learned from my room mates and colleagues and the times spent there with friends and then with hubby is really special to me. One day I came upon Gayathri's WTML event and I was hooked by the amazing theme. Quickly I linked all my entries relating to my wonderful memories be it in Kerala where I grew up or Hyderabad where I worked. I now try to send atleast one recipe every month o the event. After participating in the event once or twice, the idea of guest hosting the event came to my mind. Being a new blogger, very hesitatingly I mailed Gayathri and immediately she mailed me her assent and providing me the opportunity to host the event in August !! Thank you so much Gayathri for giving me this wonderful opportunity to host your event. 

Do you know the best part of the event? It comes with a giveway. This time the participants stand a chance to win a cookery book by Tarla Dalal called Mithai. The front cover itself looks wonderful, isnt it? 




Coming to the rules related to the event:
  • Event runs from 1st August to 31st August.
  • Only Vegetarian recipes will be accepted. Eggs are not allowed. 
  • Post any recipe and then please include a link to this page and Gayathri's announcement page before linking the post here. 
  • Usage of logo is optional. But appreciated as it helps spread the word about the event. 
  • Feel free to send any number of new entries.
  • Only 2 entries from the archives will be accepted. 
  • While linking the archived entry, please update the post with a link to this page and Gayathri's announcement page. 
  • Entries that do not comply with the rules will be deleted. 
  • Use the Linky tool provided at the end of the post to enter your recipes. In case you are having any problem with the Linky tool, please mail me your entry at avikapnair@gmail.com providing the following details.
        Subject Line - WTML 
        Your Name
        Name of your Blog
        Blog's URL
        Recipe Name/ Dish name
        URL of your dish
        A picture of the dish
  • Non Bloggers can also participate in the event. Please mail me at my mail id avikapnair@gmail.com with the following details. I will include the dish in the round up. 
        Subject Line - WTML 
        Your Name
        Recipe Name
        Picture of the Dish
  •  Note that the giveway is not sponsored by any one and it is Gayathri's own contribution to the event. 
  • Since I am hosting the event, I am not eligible for the giveway. 
  • Gayathri will be selecting a lucky winner through random selection on the first of September and will send the winner a mail. After receiving her mail, you can send the address to her to which she has to ship the book. She will ship the book within India. So if you reside outside India, please provide your Indian address. 
So friends, what are you waiting for ? Send as many entries as possible and help in making my first guest hosting experience a great success!! 

Please link your recipes here. 

37 comments:

  1. Wishing you a great success Avika. Happy hosting...

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  2. Happy hosting Avika! Will send few of my entries soon :)

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    1. Thanks Sandhya, Will wait for your entries.. Sends as many as you can.. You have a whole month left :)

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  3. Happy hosting Avika..Posted 2 fresh entries.
    I will be posting more soon.

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    1. Thanks Shobhaji !! The more the better :)

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  4. Happy hosting Avika, will link in my recipes dear...

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    1. Thanks Priya !! Send as many entries as possible :)

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  5. Happy hosting Avika….May it be a resounding success :)…will link in my entries soon !!

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  6. Happy hosting Avika...will post my entries soon...
    Ongoing Event:Cooking With Love - Sister



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    1. Thanks Hetal !! What a lovely event you have at your blog !!

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  7. Best Wishes for hosting!
    I've been a regular visitor and admirer for Gayathri's Cook Spot! Hoping to be the same for your blog in searching for the good recipes:)
    Just linked one entry for WTML.
    Thanks

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    1. Thank you so much for ur entry !! Send as many as you can with in the month !!

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  8. Happy hosting Avika! waiting to see lots of lovely recipes..

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  9. nice event..linked my recipe..

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    1. Thanks Gayathri !! Send as many as possible !!

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  10. great event. linked my entry. first time here. Nice space you have.

    I'm giving away two Tupperware hampers. Hop onto my space to participate and win.

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    1. Thanks Deepali :) Do send more entries.. Will surely check out your event dear :)

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  11. Thanks for hosting Avika. Added my recipe today.

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    1. Thanks Sayantani.. Send as many entries as possible :)

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    1. Thanks a lot.. Awaiting many more of your delicious recipes :)

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  13. Hello, just linked another combo dish!

    Thanks,
    vegifood4u.com

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  14. Lovely event Avika!!! Entered my sweet cheese cups.

    Please participate in my event:

    http://www.thelady8home.com/2013/08/16/weekend-gala-dinner-extravaganza-is-back-link-up/

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    1. Will surely check out the event dear.. Thanks a lot for the entry :)

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  15. Thanks for hosting such a wonderful event, Avika.

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  16. Hey Avika.. Have linked in my 1st entry... Sheer khurma.. Happy hosting dear :-)

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    1. Thanks Nilu :) Would love to see more of your entries :)

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  17. Hi Avika.. Have linked my 2nd entry.. Moong Dal.. Have a great day dear :-)

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  18. Hi there,

    Just thought of letting you know that I am a new blogger and I participated in this event .I hope I followed all rules properly.If not please let me know .Good Luck to you guys !:)

    Thanks,
    Manju

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  19. Hi there, could not link to Gayathri's blog. please help

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  20. Hey Avika... Have linked my 3rd entry.. Cucumber-Cheese-Chutney Sandwiches.. Have an awesome day :-)

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