Cook Eat World returns! I’m back from the dead people! It was 13 years ago that I first started cookeatworld, then called ‘What You Having For Your Tea’. After scrapping that title, mostly due to being very long and annoying to type out I settled on the name Cook Eat World. The name spawned from a half-baked pun of the similarly titled book. That said, it stuck and I happily blogged for the next 7 years, albeit a hobby blog but accumulated a loyal following along the way.
Blinded by the Light
It was after a surprise move to the USA that my attention was taken with other matters, like experiencing everything my adoptive city of Las Vegas had to offer. And let me tell you people, Las Vegas has a LOT to offer!
After 4 years of living permanently in Sin City, I slowly began to revisit cookeatworld.com to remake some of the old favourite recipes. I never stopped cooking, I certainly didn’t stop eating – I just got distracted by all the bright lights.
I also began to harbour a desire to bring back the blog – but on looking at it, it was so riddled with terribly built pages and horrific SEO issues. It was a wonder anyone ever visited. The photography was also laughable. It was patently obvious that most of my shots were snapped in a dimly lit room, 3 seconds before I’d be stuffing it in my face.
Cook Eat World Returns with a new look.
So I made the decision to completely re-design – the pics, the recipes – everything! As Cook Eat World returns with a new outlook on SEO too. I finally got my act together. Anyone from the glory days will note that not all the recipes are here. Some personal favourites made the first wave but most are in a long queue, awaiting their makeover. If you’re an old friend, and have a favourite you want to see resurrected – let me know!
On looking at some of the dishes I peddled out, they won’t ever see the light of day! One such dish was a raspberry panna cotta (imagine a fleshy coloured dome that I’d half dressed with a solitary raspberry. Like a wobbly breast, with absolutely no innuendo intended at the time.
With the design, I’m going for a more considered approach. I’m drawing on my 100 years as a graphic designer to create something that looks appealing and cool rather than from the pages Mongolian Vogue. And I’m sticking with my ‘World Cuisine theme because that’s what I eat, that’s what I cook, that’s what I obsess about. So here it is, back from Los Muerta – cookeatworld.com – in all it’s splendour.
What do you think?
I am a new member and I enjoy looking at all the beautiful recipes from around the world. Like you, I enjoy food from all different countries and find it exciting and for years I went through most recipes from India, France, Thailand, Vietnam,
Mexico … I’ve cooked 3 of your recipes and enjoy how easy your recipes are set out. Such a treat when you’re under lockdown or otherwise. Thank you.
Thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying the food – I agree, cooking (and eating) is a great way to spend lockdown. Many of these recipes were created while locked in my own house and unable to travel. Thanks again, and keep visiting!
Hi Lee your new website looks very professional and very classy! I enjoyed your earlier blog so I’m sure to enjoy your new site. Look forward to trying out some new recipes, especially during the lockdown, thanks for your blog Heather (Claire’s Mum, Brisbane ).
Thanks Heather! I remember you from the old blog too, I’m trying to make it profitable this time so that I can earn a living from it. Being paid to eat sounds like a good deal to me! Thanks again, if you have any suggestions or requests – feel free to send them along! Lee
I have been looking forward to this blog! Can’t wait to try some of the recipes and restaurant suggestions.
Thanks Mary! There’s an article on Shirley on its way too!