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The Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2009
26Oct2009 Filed under: Bits and Pieces: Life Author: Lyrical Lemongrass
Finalists: eatshowandtell, awhiffoflemongrass, ladyironchef, kitchencow and ieatishootipost
For those who have been following my blog and tweets, you will know that I was away at Singapore from 23 to 26 October for the first ever Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards. I was a little overwhelmed at being in the midst of so many great bloggers from Singapore, Australia, The Philippines and Malaysia, but for a whole 10 minutes before the announcement of the winner was made, I can honestly say that I really wanted to win. Not for the spike in traffic, because a quick glance will show you that I don’t make a cent from this blog. Not for the glamour of being tagged a winner, because hey, there’s only so much of glamour one can revel in when one is an old fart. I guess, deep down, I just wanted to kiss the host, Allan Wu, and the only way I was going to do that was to win the damn award. Sadly, it was Xiaxue who got to touch him 3 times, and Kenny Sia, a close second with one legitimate opportunity to be up on stage, and the other, a Kanye West moment.
But, it was not meant to be (kissing Allan Wu and winning the award). I’m not terribly upset, though. The better man won. I can live with that.
The good doctor refused to eat his spinach, so the food bloggers decided to teach him a lesson
Congratulations, Dr Leslie Tay of ieatishootipost, on winning Best Food Blog. Allan Wu didn’t kiss you, which is a pity, but you’re a winner in my books in every other aspect. To the other finalists – eatshowandtell, Kitchen Cow (my roomie!) and Ladyironchef (my date!), it was lovely meeting you and an honour to be in the same category as you.
Finalists at the Awards
The list of winners is as follows (I took the liberty to cut and paste this from the good doctor’s blog…gracias):
On a more serious note, I’d like to thank Nuffnang for making this happen for me, and all my friends and readers who voted for me and believed in me even when I felt like giving up before the competition commenced. It was hard to feel enthusiastic when I knew that there were many more deserving blogs out there that didn’t make the list. In Singapore, I did my best to proclaim the fact to anyone who would listen to me. When asked which was the best food blog in Malaysia, I rattled off my list, without hesitation – Masak-Masak, KYSpeaks, Kampungboycitygal, BabeinthecityKL….all amazing food blogs written by people whom I respect and look up to. My secret of sustenance – good friends, with or without Allan Wu.
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Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.
cumidanciki
October 26th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
YOU STILL MY NO.1!! yay!
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I hafta reply to comments one by one since I’m using the iPhone, k. 🙂
Ciki: thanks! Cumi’s no.1 too? Hahaha.
HOBO(nickname)
October 26th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Nuffnang – Claps for you.
Inspiring bloggers to continue the journey.
And bloggers: Awards are Rewards to continue the hard work.
Goodluck.
Cheers !!!
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
HOBO: well said! It’s a good feeling to be nominated.
Christine
October 26th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
u’re a winner to all of us 🙂 very proud of u. Kissing Allan Wu was part of your intention eh? haha. good one. Good to catch up with you again Meena ^^
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Christine: really good to see you and Chris on the SG trip. Hey, maybe next year, I’ll be supporting you instead in SG, eh? 🙂
A Lil Fat Monkey
October 26th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
U should have stab the doctor harder with that knife. LOL. But like I said, you’ll always be our dear Queen – with or without the award.
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Munkeyboy: hehe, cannot leh. He knows first aid. Kidding…he’s a really great guy and was a great help to me in SG. 🙂 thanks for designing my logo. Everyone loved it!
spunkz
October 26th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
you’re a winner in our hearts, babe. 🙂
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Spunkz: thanks, sweetie! 🙂
Adele Archuleta
October 26th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
hey there meena (:
hehheh. Your blog is interesting and keep on with all the good foods! 😀
adele here btw if you rmb! 😀
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Hi Adele! Of course I remember you. 🙂 my memory’s bad, but not that bad. Hehehe. Thanks for the company in SG. I was pretty lonely there.
Camemberu
October 26th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
You gotta come back more often and rock this little island town!
Yes, there are many amazing food blogs (and other blogs) out there, but every post of yours is a winner!
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Camemberu: I’m so glad we finally met. If I could expand my post to include SG bloggers, you’re up there on my list. Thanks for making me feel so welcome in SG, and allowing me to be a part of your experience of being chased out of the restaurant. Only in SG!! hehehe.
Nigel Skelchy
October 26th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Sweetheart, am sorry you didn’t win but you’ve always been a winner in our books. You know that. We missed you at the pool party and you were one of the hot topics of conversation. With that much flesh around, let me tell you, that was an achievement! 😉 hehehehe
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Nigel: I suppose you can imagine how disappointed I was. Thanks for starting the voting campaign for AWOL and for helping me believe in myself. So sad that I missed all that flesh, tho! Somemore, u go and tag me on FB wan. Grrrrr.
J2Kfm
October 26th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
congrats. you’re already a winner before departing for the awards, seriously. 🙂
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
J2Kfm: thanks. Means a lot to hear it.
ai wei
October 26th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
support support! you are always the winner in our hearts 🙂
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Ai wei: you always say the sweetest things. 🙂
xes
October 27th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Keep up the good work Neena! Make the food look tastier than it is!!
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
xes: Neena? Neena?? After all we’ve been through too! 😛 hehe. *chucking AWOL card at xes*
Sean
October 27th, 2009 at 1:37 am
hehehe, love your reason for wanting to win 😀 but i love the spirit, grace and honesty in your writing even more. if life were a competition (luckily it’s not!), then u’d probably already be a winner (i hope it’s not too presumptuous of me to say this, since i scarcely know you). but i do know your blog is an inspiration, and it’s evident that you’ve earned the respect of so many, for so many different and wonderful reasons.
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Sean: wow. I have tears in my eyes. I’m touched. I’ve always used the blog as a platform to connect with people, both with and without cannibalistic intentions. Glad we’ve reached out to each other, even if it’s been over one meal only. Please don’t eat me before I’ve achieved 1,000 friends on facebook.
ladyironchef
October 27th, 2009 at 7:29 am
you can do a kennysia! comedy food blog remember? hehe it’s ok, we will try again next time :))
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Ladyironchef, yes, that’s an idea, although there can be only one Kenny Sia. Hehe.
550ml jar of faith @minchow
October 27th, 2009 at 8:00 am
You’re right up there on MY list! And sfar as I’m concerned, it never is a popularity contest but how deep an impression you make on each and every individual reader of your blog. Congrats LL!
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
550ml jar of faith: you mean I can’t have my cake and eat it too? Wanna know what it’s like to be popular too. 😛 thanks, sweetie, I appreciate your support. 🙂
J
October 27th, 2009 at 8:54 am
LOL. Um, that’s an interesting reason for wanting to win.
(I understand completely tho. Haha…)
🙁 that you didn’t win…. but 🙂 you’re still tops to us. 🙂 🙂 🙂
(And being in the top 5 is no small feat btw!)
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
J: you’ll hv to wrestle me for Allan Wu, babe!
thenomadGourmand
October 27th, 2009 at 9:59 am
echoes J – being in the top 5 aint an easy feat!! and the only one from Msia rite?
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
TNG: Dunno what the criteria for selection is, though. I’m definitely honoured to be on the list.
babe_kl
October 27th, 2009 at 10:00 am
we’re sorry that you din win but you’ve always been a champ in Malaysian chapter 😉 next year babe, we’ll vote again
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Babe_kl: I suppose it’s important to support whoever makes the list. After all, we’re all friends, right? You can’t imagine how touched I was when bigshot bloggers like you showed your support for my blog. I’m humbled.
NKOTB
October 27th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Agree with all of them that commented above… you’re a winner already before departing to Spore. and you made all of us proud!
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
NKOTB: thanks for your support! Much appreciated.
lotsofcravings
October 27th, 2009 at 10:32 am
awww..im sure allan wu would read this n owe u a kiss for another day..
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Joe: Allan Wu doesn’t know of the existence of this blog. Boo Hoo!
KY
October 27th, 2009 at 10:46 am
xes just called you Neena, sue him! 😀
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
KY: how to sue a lawyer?? Easier to change my name to Neena. 😉
unkaleong
October 27th, 2009 at 11:21 am
*hugs* dah-link. We still love our meenachi. I kiss you? Wan ar?
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Unkaleong: You. Are. Not. Allan. Wu. 😛
thule aka leo
October 27th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
even though you didn’t win… take it as a motivation to work harder (^_^)… as in go to more new places and write more interesting blogs. Just wanna let u know that you have one of the loyal readers (if not the most loyal which I guess belongs to Tim) that supports you no matter what!
Lyrical Lemongrass
October 27th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Thule: awww. So sweet la you. Aiks, you want me to work harder? Who’s paying me? 😛
kampungboycitygal
October 27th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
allan wu is hot huh! i manage to get a pic with him. 😀
the top 5 nominees are all winners in my heart. keep eating n blogging!
gfad
October 27th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Your wit and fabulous photos are what drew me to your blog in the first place. Never mind that we connected offline, even if we didn’t, you’d still be my favourite flogger. And you’ve got class, dah-link! Even if you do have red hair, fake lashes and purple face. Don’t you forget that! 😀
gfad
October 27th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Allan Wu appeared in Fear Factor wif Joe Rogan right? At least he’s taller than Joe…
HairyBerry
October 28th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
talking about allan wu. saw him running at my uni yesterday. hmmm, more reasons for you to visit us in Singapore? 😉
not for the spike nor the money nor the glam. hey, now those are words of a champion!
TerkSean
October 28th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Great photography! And congratulations on being a finalist. I’m a new reader to your blog and I really enjoy going through your treasured archives. Just wondering if you have any great vegetarian restaurants to recommend…my fiance and I are vegetarians and we find the options for eating out is so limited. I love to cook, so I guess it’s not really a problem, but sometimes it’s nice to be able to dine out and not having to worry that the food might suck. Keep clicking because those photos you took are to die for. 🙂
Manggy
October 28th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I’m pretty sure you could have attempted to steal a kiss anyway! 🙂 (You win in my heart, LL!)
fatboybakes
October 29th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
YOU MAH QUEEEENNNNN, and doncha forget that. BOW BOW BOW….
Helen (grab your fork)
October 31st, 2009 at 6:21 pm
So lovely to meet you, and lol at your real reason for wanting to win the nuffnang award! I think the food blog finalists’ photo proves that food bloggers always have more fun! 🙂
Kiran
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Congrats on the nomination! A great accomplishment! AWOL would always be my fav foodie 😀