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Pushpa
from San Diego |

Hi All,

I am looking for feedback on my cooking blog.Kindly review my blog and let me know what you think of it.I appreciate it.

Blog URL:www.simplehomefood.com

Thanks,

Pushpa

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Unknown
from Hyderabad, India |

Hi Pushpa,

I checked out your blog just now.

I am no expert in commenting on the content, cos it's all recipes so am sure the recipes work :). The photos you have used for showing the curries are rich and very good.

Just one thing I felt is not appealing, but again it is my opinion. The font you used seems to be all bold. Any specific reason?. Also instead of the black background..can u you use something which goes well with the wooden background. Also try different layouts like 2 sidebars, one on each side. SO that the content is exactly in the center

Pushpa
from San Diego |

Hi Unknown,

Thanks for your comments.

Regards,

Pushpa

Pushpa
from San Diego |

Looking for more reviews please...

Poornima Menon
from Bangalore |

Hi Pushpa, 

You have a lovely blog, with a lovely title too. Overall I love the look and feel as well as the collection of recipes. There is only one suggestion that I have - you can occasionally do step by step recipes. (like on my fav cookery blog - http://www.cookingandme.com/2010/08/navratan-korma-navaratna-kurma-recipe.html). Step by step recipe really helps as the readers can find it easier while cooking! 

Happy cooking until later!

Shri
from Richmond |

Hi Pushpa,

Checked your blog; good collection of recipes.

Couple of points:

Text: 'justify' the text, it helps in the overall neatness and overall focus of your blog.

Photographs: Keep the focus on the food, any other accessory should be just that: to enhance the presentation not to distract from the recipe/food.

Best!

Pushpa
from San Diego |

Hi Poornima,

I have posted step by step pictures for recipes that are a little complicated.I will continue to do that.Will keep you in mind when I do that.I appreciate your comments.Thanks.

Regards,

Pushpa

Pushpa
from San Diego |

Hi Shri,

I hardly have that many accessories.The focus for the blog has been on the text and the dish.Thanks.

Regards,

Pushpa

Arti
from Mumbai |

Hello Pushpa,

very nice blog..

the pics you put up are really tempting which i feel is very important for a food site..:)

The post on farmers market was very interesting!

Few suggestions though---

1. First the layout - in the content pane,

the post section and the right sidebar look equally divided.. i think it should be in the ratio..about 70:30 resp.

2. the woody background can be changed to a more lively and suitable theme based on cooking.

3. Add label gadget (segregate similar recipes) since it will increase your readership.

Best wihes and keep blogging..the results are all Good :)

Pushpa
from San Diego |

Hi Arti,

Thanks for the review.I am happy you liked my blog.As for the layout,I would love to have more space for the post section,this is the maximum I can get for the post,but I will rearrange and see if I can get more space.As for the woody background love it too much to give it up-I think it is really earthy and different.How is the brightness and contrast settings on your computer?I am absolutely getting the label gadget,just wanted to get enough posts before I do that. 

Regards,

Pushpa

pandiang
from chennai |

hello 

the fotographs in your blog fine ! ( i think all the recipes may be your preparation)

the technical advise from the bloger may help u

pandiang. chennai 

http://www.verhal.blogspot.com