Here are this week’s Thursday Things
1. My blog is going to be called Averie Cooks going forward.
I haven’t officially changed the URL, so you will still type in loveveggiesandyoga.com to access my site, but the name of the blog, logo, and some minor cosmetic mini-makeover type changes to my homepage are underway.
Those are the technical difficulties I was alluding to yesterday and if you tried to access my site in the past 24 hours and have noticed anything strange, that’s what’s up. I’ve got tech people working on things, but since nothing ever goes according to plan, and I couldn’t just do a big, happy, It’s Done and Here’s the Big Reveal type post, I figured I’d clue you in to what’s been going on and spill the beans rather unceremoniously.
2. I changed my Twitter name to @AverieCooks
If you used to follow me at @LoveVeggiesYoga, you don’t have to do a thing. You’re now following me @AverieCooks. Twitter makes it easy to make that change without losing a single follower.
My Facebook Fan Page is a whole different story because if you have more than 100 fans, Facebook will not allow you to change the name of your fan page. You have to start from ground zero and create a brand new one with the new name and I’m not sure I want to do that.
3. I changed my Instagram name to AverieSunshine
4. Why did I change the name of my blog?
When I started my blog three years ago, I had no idea that I’d stick with blogging, what I’d wind up wanting to blog about, or any of the twists and turns life could or would take. The blog name that suited me three years ago is not the blog name that suits the current focus and direction of my blog today or that I’ve been going in the past year or so.
Although I do love vegetables, and I do love yoga, I also love baking, desserts, and cooking in general, so it was time for a new name.
Not to mention, the daily emails, comments, and confusion that folks are under when they find my blog based on name only and see something like this plastered on the home page, when they were expecting vegetables and yoga, well yeah, change was needed.
I’m eventually going to change the URL to averiecooks.com but let’s take things one tech glitch one thing at a time.
5. The new Canon 5D Mark III has been revealed. This is very big news in photography circles. If you’re a photographer, you may want to pre-order now, but first you may want to win the lottery.
6. I recently posted about Flour and a comparison and discussion.
A reader directed me to this Cook’s Illustrated comparison of all-purpose flours
“We set out to learn if there was a single all-purpose flour that could best handle most any recipe. Six months later, we had the answer….”
You can subscribe for a free trial to Cooks Illustrated if you want the answer.
7. The winner of the Digital Kitchen Scale & Nutritionist Consultation Giveaway is Paula who said,
“I would use a digital scale to weigh ingredients in grams for recipes that don’t also give the US equivalent.”
8. I need a drink. It’s been a couple of very crazy days. But since it’s a little early for booze, I’m going to settle for apple pie in a cup.
9. If that doesn’t work, I’ll move on to one of these.
10. And if that doesn’t work, chocolate and peanut butter always works to calm the nerves and make everything right with the world.
Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispies Smores Bars
If you’re a blogger, do you like the name of your blog? Ever thought of changing it?
Even if you’re not a blogger, thinking about where you were in your life years ago, compared to where you are today, no doubt many of us have changed dramatically, and in many different facets of our lives. No one has a crystal ball and can predict where we’re going to be in years to come. All you can do is take one day at a time and enjoy the ride.
Evolving, tweaking, growing, trying new things, changing. It’s a beautiful thing.
Changing your blog at a tech level? It’s not a beautiful thing.
What are your Thursday Things?
Feel free to Link Up anything fun, exciting, tasty, or noteworthy you’ve made, seen, or want to showcase by clicking on the blue button.
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We all change so much in time. It’s nice your blog is now updated to fit your style.
I noticed that change! I was wondering when this change happened (I haven’t been reading blogs frequently for awhile so I thought I had lots of catching up to do lol). I love how you didn’t stick to a name as a label though, and still showcased the things you cooked even if they weren’t what one would expect when searching yoga and veggies ;) I do understand the name change though. It’s a good move because it’s less specific and opens up what people may stumble upon on the web.
Also, 5D! Yeaaah I gotta win the lottery lol. Be still my beating heart.
1. I’ve actually been making some changes and brainstorming some things for my blog too. I have some questions for you actually.. I think you have a lot of insight. I just have to put them into words :) As far as changing my blog’s name I have thought about it, but that didn’t last very long lol. I just wish that the person who has the url http://www.ohonemorething.com would accept my offer to buy it from them! lol so I’ll just settle for http://www.ohonemorething.me for right now :)
2. Thursday things for today? Rain! It’s a muggy day down here (currently visiting Florida).
xo!
You just have to do and buy and go with what you gut tells you…it’s so personal and I know whatever you pick will be perfect for you!
xoxo
I love this post! So happy you finally took the plunge. I’m in the midst of a conversion too, but luckily, my domain is so generic (jenneric, heh!) I can do anything with it. I knew that from the beginning; people change, blog content changes. That’s the internet; that’s life!
Ok, must get that camera. I’m due for a new one. Wait until Dustin hears about what’s in my Amazon wish list, lol. He used to raise his eyebrow and say that I get one every 6 months, but I haven’t had a new DSLR in well over a year. I like shiny new stuff. :D
It’s LIVE!
Looks GREAT! Love the rose color and simplicity. Very new generation Averie. Don’t forget, you need a new fav icon! :)
so jealous of your cannon, you GO girl! cannot wait to see you use this camera! I’ll keep gawking over your like I do the whitehouse’s photo stream on flickr…of course they use the eos mark ii
Oh I don’t have this Canon! I have the 5D Mark II but not the Mark III. This is just a “thing”; I don’t own all the Thursday Things I post but of course, the Mark II isn’t shabby and I am grateful for it and take 200 pics a day with it :)
Averie, i have to admit.. I was a bit scared when I went to your page yesterday! I figured you were doing some remodeling. :) I think change is a great thing. While I LOVE veggies and I do yoga almost everyday, I adore baking. I *thrive* in the kitchen, so it makes sense for my blog to be focused on baked sweets. Since I try to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, I love to bake and blog about healthier treats too. I think Averie Cooks is a fantastic new blog name and will continue to read each and everyday! PS: I love your link up! I’m glad I can showcase a sweet treat from my own blog on Averie Cooks.
There was about a 90 min time window Wednesday where things were a HOT mess! That must’ve been when you were around :) It’s all done now!
Adorable new logo and header! I love the colors! I’ve been blogging on and off since 2004 and have had many, various blog names and titles… for this “round,” I’ve finally decided simply to use my own name basically to avoid being pigeonholed or tied down to something I might not want to write about any more! Congrats on your upcoming update :-)
I’ve finally decided simply to use my own name basically to avoid being pigeonholed or tied down to something I might not want to write about any more! = couldn’t have said it any better! Good for you!
I’m down for the name change! HELLO Averie Cooks! Can’t wait to see what you come up with in the future (as always).
I think change is always good. I didn’t think love veggies and yoga really was the right name for your blog but it didn’t matter because I liked your posts regardless. Keep up the good work.
Love the new name! I think it is a woman’s right to change her mind, often! I hate it when people try to figure me out by putting me in a box ;) I purposly kept my website simple for that reason! Love your logo too!
And boy, do I ever change mine :)
Glad to see your blog working again! I like the new name. Sometimes change is scary, but I actually really like it! And you’re right, it does make more sense that way. I haven’t found anything too exciting recently, but I have been trying to avoid the time suck that is Pinterest where I usually find all of my favorite ideas.
I love pinterest….so much!
I think I might miss the old name. But, totally understand the change. Sometimes I think I should have been more thoughtful about my blog name. It doesn’t really say much about me or what I blog about. But it’s still me so I’ll keep it. ;-)
you won’t miss it. site’s done and lookin’ pretty spiffy I think!
I love the new header and name, it suits you well!
My Thursday thing (yes only 1) is Biscoff Spread! I was so excited to find a random jar yesterday while grocery shopping. There was just one jar and I couldn’t find the space it came from so I snatched it up figuring I would have them price check it for me at the check out. It turns out that no one knew where the jar came from, its not in their system and there is no record of pricing. They would up selling it to me for $2, SCORE! When I got home I told myself I was just going to try a spoonful………………. I ate a good 1/4 of the jar (and really had to pry it away from myself). So goooood!
Nice score and yes, one spoonful is not possible with Biscoff!
oh i love it!! great idea and now i will go like that page!
What an announcement. Love the new name!!
Oh girl, no need to justify your decision! I’m just grateful you are still going strong! You have introduced me to alot of new ideas, recipes and foods! I will admit, I miss the occasional work out posts but am grateful none the less! Make sure you still update us on that beauty of yours that I’m sure is growing like a weed!
Yay, love the new name! I like that blogs can evolve and grow, just as bloggers do. I worked for a very long time on the name of my blog and am still happy with it. I do write about much more than food, but I think that you can have an ‘avid appetite’ for lots of things…and I do!