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Hello Everybody, ok lets make this simple……

My name is Nicolas (nick) and you have probably already guessed that I love to cook. This love has only grown stronger since I learned to cook in culinary school and work experience in the food industry. I couldn’t believe just how much I learnt and it was a big realization on just what and how many wonderful things that can be created with food. So what is this site really about? Well, my best description is to make memories with food.

Nicolas

Food is just about the most important thing on the planet, surely nobody can deny that right? However, so many of us, too many of us choose to make the unconscious decision of taking it for granted. You see, whenever we choose not to take proper care of food. That food will not take care of us. So I am someone who is passionate about showing the possibilities with what I believe is good quality food, expanding our horizons with different kinds of food (cultures), how home cooking can bring people closer together and how we can learn how to appreciate food.

Whether you are a Nona who is known for her mind-blowing Tiramisu and pasta dishes. Or the beginner that doesn’t know how to cook a chicken breast without burning it. Allow me to just let you in on a few reminders that I think are very important to understand.

  1. Healthy food does not mean boring food.
  2. A great dish that you cook has the ability to create a memory for a lifetime.
  3. We should bring out the fun in cooking, rather than seeing it as a chore.

That third step hits home for me.

So I guess this is me starting my own super awesome foodie journey. If you also consider yourself a foodie, make sure you subscribe to stay updated with new recipes.

Take care folks.

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  1. Blogtastic Food

    November 24, 2016 at 05:41

    Great to meet you too trav (: thank you for all of your awesome comments!

  2. Tigre23

    November 27, 2016 at 09:59

    Thanks for visiting my blog and the ‘like’ on my post. Peace and blessings! 🙂

  3. Blogtastic Food

    November 27, 2016 at 11:54

    My pleasure. Peace and blessings back at ya (:

  4. ren

    February 1, 2017 at 02:02

    I like your energy. It is obvious you love what you do.
    Awesome site name also.
    It is obvious, you have a lot to offer us.
    Thank you,
    ren

  5. Blogtastic Food

    February 1, 2017 at 08:23

    Thank you very much Ren! Really appreciate your kind words (:

  6. Suzan

    February 13, 2017 at 13:48

    Hi Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my posts on Nutella Swirl Cupcakes and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. You have a wonderful blog 🙂

  7. Blogtastic Food

    February 13, 2017 at 13:56

    Thank you! it was my pleasure (:

  8. Ellanor Aquitaine

    February 16, 2017 at 23:37

    What a beautiful about section. I completely agree with everything you’ve said – and so eloquently worded as well! You’ve managed to express what I was trying to on my own blog.

  9. Blogtastic Food

    February 17, 2017 at 00:09

    Thank you so much for the kind words! keep up the good work you are doing (:

  10. myspicypasta

    February 19, 2017 at 09:21

    Hi,thank you so much for dropping by Myspicypasta.wordpress.com and liking my post #boozy tenerina. It feels good to be noted by a blogger with your caliber. I like your blog, I’ll come back soon. Thanks again.

  11. Blogtastic Food

    February 19, 2017 at 09:51

    My pleasure thank you for commenting. Keep up the good work and have a lovely day (:

  12. Blogtastic Food

    February 27, 2017 at 22:58

    Thank you (:

  13. V

    February 28, 2017 at 13:17

    Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your recipes look great. I’m curious what comes next 😉

  14. Blogtastic Food

    February 28, 2017 at 13:20

    Thank you Veronika it was my pleasure! Love your recipes. I am curious too haha, we will have to wait and see (:

  15. potluckycom

    March 12, 2017 at 05:17

    What a great introduction and expression of love for food and making memories. Thank you for always bringing love to this community.

  16. Blogtastic Food

    March 12, 2017 at 06:57

    My pleasure! Thank you for your lovely comment (:

  17. C. Lau

    March 25, 2017 at 08:26

    Wish I could “like” this page! 😉 Completely agree – not only is food the best thing ever, I am eager to show the world that good, healthy, truly tasty food is achievable (as well as affordable)! It’s nice to read that others have similar passions and can’t wait to browse you’re blog, already like the looks of the food photography.

  18. Blogtastic Food

    March 25, 2017 at 09:31

    Thank you so much for the kind works I really appreciate that. I just had a browse on your blog and you are doing a great job! Always love to hear from someone who has the same passion (:

  19. C. Lau

    March 25, 2017 at 09:34

    Thank you, it’s still work in progress but getting there! Think I’ll look to your pics and recipes for a bit of inspiration 😀

  20. Blogtastic Food

    March 25, 2017 at 13:42

    Your more than welcome (:

  21. sapphiredaze1986

    March 30, 2017 at 07:09

    Nicolas, thank you so much for appreciating my ‘Truffle’ post and photography. I’m fairly new and still learning, so it feels really good to be appreciated. And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I love your work and your food photography! Keep inspiring 🙂

    Regards
    T

  22. Blogtastic Food

    March 30, 2017 at 08:40

    It was my pleasure Trisha, they are fantastic!
    Thank you very much for stopping by. I looking forward to your future posts (:

  23. sapphiredaze1986

    March 31, 2017 at 06:43

    I’m humbled Nicolas. I shall look forward to your inputs and advice as well… 🙂 take care!

  24. Analiza Gonzales

    May 16, 2017 at 09:53

    Thanks for visiting my blog and for the comment on my post.

  25. Blogtastic Food

    May 16, 2017 at 12:37

    My pleasure!! (: it was a fabulous cheesecake (:

  26. incravingswetrust

    May 16, 2017 at 16:19

    The concept of food as a vehicle for making memories really resonates with me, so it’s great to read that another blogger shares that sentiment 🙂 Great layout and love your food photography!

  27. Blogtastic Food

    May 16, 2017 at 21:58

    thank you very much. I appreciate your kinds words (:

  28. rastleness

    May 23, 2017 at 22:55

    Hi, thanks for the food photography tips. I am just starting out and these will certainly help me improve:-)

  29. Blogtastic Food

    June 3, 2017 at 00:58

    Thank you so much Esme I am great-full!! I have assessments due for my studies so a little bit busy atm. But I will make sure that I respond to thank you properly for this award (:

  30. cookandenjoyrecipes

    June 3, 2017 at 01:10

    All good my lovely blogger friend – All the best with the assessments. WHen you have the time during summer that will be fantastic. ♥

  31. Michael Metzler Jr.

    July 18, 2017 at 22:10

    Hey Nicolas! Thanks again for tagging me for the Blogger Award 3 (and sorry it took so long for me to respond to it)! Here’s the link to my post in response to the Blogger award:
    https://michaelstestkitchen.wordpress.com/2017/07/17/blogger-recognition-award/

  32. Blogtastic Food

    July 19, 2017 at 00:12

    Thanks Micheal! and no worries, thanks for your response. I will make sure I read through it tonight (:

  33. 10centsofdates

    August 9, 2017 at 00:30

    So, you liked my blog…I like what you said about food memories. It’s been the topic of many conversations at our house and has led me down the path of my great-grandma and grandma’s recipes. Your food is much fancier than theirs, but exactly what I like to eat. And your pictures are beautiful.

  34. Blogtastic Food

    August 9, 2017 at 08:15

    Thank you so much really appreciate it. And yes I love your blog. Keep up the good work (:

  35. flourgirl

    November 18, 2017 at 11:05

    Nicolas, love your blog! Great recipes, and I appreciate the post on taking pictures of food. Good points. Thank you for stopping by my blog.
    I’ll be back to look at more of your yummy recipes.
    Flourgirl

  36. Nicolas

    November 18, 2017 at 11:07

    No worries and thank you so much!!! greatly appreciated (:

  37. Anne Mutisya

    December 16, 2017 at 15:55

    Beautiful site!! I am already inspired and starving just looking at these recipes!! Love it!

  38. Nicolas

    December 16, 2017 at 16:02

    Thanks so much Anne!!! The food on your site also looks fabulous (:

  39. potluckycom

    December 28, 2017 at 11:49

    My reply kept failing so I decided to add it directly to your page. I’m glad you appreciate the kind words and message. I was ecstatic about bringing any happiness to your day. Your blog and presentation do that for so many. You definitely deserve them and the award.

  40. Nicolas

    December 28, 2017 at 14:31

    Thank you so much! Always a pleasure to have you visit the blog. Have a super awesome day (:

  41. juliarecipes

    January 11, 2018 at 01:39

    What a great blog Nick, you are an inspiration, keep the great job! Congrats!:-)

  42. Nicolas

    January 11, 2018 at 09:21

    Thanks Julia! Will do. And you keep up the great work you’re doing (:

  43. Jessica

    January 14, 2018 at 16:21

    Dear Nicolas,
    I just would like to say thank you for your lovely blog. I enjoyed to discover your world and it is really interesting for me. I try to find good recipes (easy, quickly and healthy) to share. I was really surprise by the quality of your blog.
    So just thank you for this discover,
    See you soon.
    Jessica

  44. Nicolas

    January 14, 2018 at 17:29

    Wow Thank you so much Jessica you’re awesome! I just checked out your blog as well and it is wonderful. I am also a big fan of art. Keep up the great work (:

  45. Jessica

    January 15, 2018 at 03:18

    Dear Nicolas
    Thank you for your answer. I am glad you like it.
    See you soon
    Jessica

  46. Nicolas

    January 23, 2018 at 07:50

    Thank you so much for the kind message. I did check out your blog and all the recipes look fantastic. 200 videos is impressive!! Keep up the awesome work you are doing (:

  47. soul4u2

    February 16, 2018 at 03:39

    Greetings and Thank You for liking my recent posts. Your blog looks lovely (and delicious) and clearly shows your passion for culinary arts. You got it goin’ on Nico, fantastic work indeed! Peace and blessings 🙂

  48. Nicolas

    February 16, 2018 at 08:52

    Wow thank you so much. So nice to wake to this comment. Peace and blessing back at ya (:

  49. myeclecticcafe

    February 16, 2018 at 11:24

    Hi Nicolas. Thank you for visiting my blog earlier this year and liking my apple cake post. You have a wonderful attitude toward cooking, which I hope you’ll preserve as your career progresses. All best wishes!

  50. Nicolas

    February 17, 2018 at 07:53

    My pleasure and thank you so much for the kind words! Have a wonderful day (:

  51. anecdotesofmylife

    May 10, 2018 at 10:01

    Hi…your blog looks great…I guess I am in for some awesome new recipes. Do check out mine here https://anecdotesofmylife.wordpress.com/ 🙂

  52. Nicolas

    May 10, 2018 at 11:30

    Will do, thanks for the comment (:

  53. Christine

    May 28, 2018 at 18:46

    Thank you for the likes on my posts. I just spent some time looking through your website, and it’s incredible. You have a beautiful setup and your photos are amazing! It’s impressive!

  54. Nicolas

    May 29, 2018 at 10:44

    My pleasure, and thank you so much! such a lovely comment. You are doing a fabulous job on your blog (:

  55. Laura

    February 12, 2021 at 04:41

    I am so happy I came across this site, I cannot wait to explore it – from the few recipes I’ve read so far, you are a very compansionate person who put thought and effort in to each post, thank you!

  56. Nicolas

    February 23, 2021 at 17:38

    Hey Laura! Sorry for the late reply! Wow thank you so much for the lovely comment that means so much to me! I really hope that you enjoy the recipes. Will be posting again too. God bless and stay safe!!

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