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Hello, Dearest Friend… and Welcome!

My name is Petra.

I am the boss of the girl who runs this site (by coincidence, she is called Petra too).

I want her to cook and bake and craft and take pics and write as much as possible.

Then I want her to be positive, upbeat, enthusiastic, hard-working and efficient.

Also, I have acquired a whip recently, just to make sure things run smoothly (because, man, does she get lazy sometimes).

Enjoy!

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on October 11, 2009 at 8:36 pm Hélène

Hi,

I like your blog. Next week I will be featuring it on my blog so more people will discover it. Can you send me an email and tell me where you are from. Also are you on Twitter?

Cheers,

Hélène
on October 11, 2009 at 8:59 pm zoomyummy

Hello Helene!
Thank you very much for your nice words!
Sure, I’ll send you the e-mail soon.
on October 13, 2009 at 10:31 pm Adriana

Lovely, lovely, lovely. Can I be your sister please? I am so so proud of you. Well done. I looked through everything and I have to re-visit cooking, baking and photos again. So much inspiration, so much positivity.
on October 13, 2009 at 10:56 pm zoomyummy

Thank you my dearest sister. Love you!
on October 13, 2009 at 11:43 pm Adriana

The thing is that all you bake looks so good like from a shop. You’ve got the gift. When I bake everything look, how can I put it? Tired? So if I would bake some muffins they would like like muffins returning from a night club at 3 am. Do you have any advice on that?
on October 13, 2009 at 11:52 pm zoomyummy

Ha, ha, funny! Of course I have an advice my dearest, just follow my recipes and don’t give up! 🙂
And love your muffins!
on October 22, 2009 at 2:39 pm Pam

You are such a beautiful and warm person. It just vibrates from your blog…..which is wonderful!

Hugs and Enjoy!
on October 22, 2009 at 2:43 pm zoomyummy

Oh my Gosh, thank you so much!!!
on January 5, 2010 at 5:33 am Yujia

Hi

I am a student who has a passion for baking and I stumbled upon your blog and now have book marked soo many recipes for me to try out. I am always looking for new treats to test out on my friends and am excited to try out your recipes!

Thanks!
on January 5, 2010 at 2:34 pm zoomyummy

Oh, thank YOU! I’m glad you have found my blog. I wish you happy baking!
on February 10, 2010 at 9:46 pm Adriana

I put some of your pictures on the wall in my office, for example pumpkins, the gigglers, winter country, the moon etc. I feel good looking at them.
Thanks
on February 10, 2010 at 9:50 pm zoomyummy

Yaaaay… 🙂 🙂 🙂
on March 30, 2010 at 9:34 am Rock The Boat

Hi Petra!
on March 30, 2010 at 9:37 am zoomyummy

Hi! Welcome!
on March 31, 2010 at 12:58 am kseverny

cool blog.
good to meet you
on March 31, 2010 at 12:59 am kseverny

in blogland i mean.
lol. dont freak out.
on March 31, 2010 at 9:31 am zoomyummy

Thank you very much! Good to meet you too.
on March 31, 2010 at 9:32 am zoomyummy

🙂
on April 3, 2010 at 9:35 pm Sherry

Just found your blog via tastespotting.com. I love your site and all the great recipes you feature. I can’t wait to try some of them myself. Yum!!! You’re very talented!
on April 3, 2010 at 9:37 pm zoomyummy

Thank you very much for your precious words. It’s very appreciated. 🙂
on April 16, 2010 at 9:11 pm Adriana

I love your new profile picture. Coolll!!! SIS.
on April 17, 2010 at 12:19 am zoomyummy

Thanks! Love ya.
on April 18, 2010 at 7:18 am Neeraj Bhushan

Just so yum yum… yummy. Pics too. Wish everything here was for real. Best.
on April 19, 2010 at 4:41 pm ګل

nice blog with nice photos and stuff,
Gul
on April 19, 2010 at 4:45 pm zoomyummy

Thanks Gul! 🙂
on April 21, 2010 at 3:43 pm amanda waltman

Hi Petra,

Just wanted to say thank you for the kind comments on my New Mexico and cupcake blog posts! That was really sweet of you. 🙂

I can’t wait to read through your blog now!

Hope you’re having a great day,

🙂 Amanda
on May 13, 2010 at 3:34 pm Img

Just wanted to say thank you for the kind comments on my New Mexico and cupcake blog posts! That was really sweet of you.
+1
on May 13, 2010 at 4:17 pm zoomyummy

🙂 You’re welcome. Have a wonderful day!
on May 20, 2010 at 11:14 pm Adriana

You look like Snow White. Really like that photo!!!
on May 20, 2010 at 11:45 pm zoomyummy

Thank you, thank you (actually, that was my goal, but pssst, don’t tell anyone, please). 🙂
on June 4, 2010 at 10:04 am Nela

Lovely, lovely blog! I love your step-by-step recipes!
on June 5, 2010 at 8:39 pm Jamie

Just found you and a most marvelous gnocchi recipe. Love the step by step pics. It’s given me confidence to try making the gnocchi. Really, everyone else makes it a mystical experience I wasn’t sure I could attain! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
on June 24, 2010 at 7:10 pm zurin

You are hilarious!! ROFLOL… btw your boss is soo pretty. aren’t you jealous/envious/hate her? 😀
on June 24, 2010 at 9:10 pm zoomyummy

Thank you! Oh yeah, the boss – I have all the aforementioned emotions most of the time. She’s just so…. bossy. 🙂
on July 5, 2010 at 2:53 am Katarina

Oh my, I JUST discovered your blog and I completely LOVE it. Have to read it all. I guess I’ll dedicate my evenings to you. :)) Sorry for my hubby already. Oh well, he wants to eat good… 🙂
on August 29, 2010 at 11:32 am Kulsum at JourneyKitchen

I’m loving your blog. And I thinking I loving you too:) partly because you write like I speak. And when I speak people think I’m crazy. HA! 🙂

And I going now. My boss is calling me to do the dishes.
on August 29, 2010 at 12:54 pm zoomyummy

Thanks Kulsum! Oh, it feels so good to know that I’m not the only one like that! And say ‘Hi’ to YOUR boss please! 🙂 Petra
on September 14, 2010 at 10:27 pm iheartfilm

Petra. A pretty name for a pretty lady. 😉
on September 15, 2010 at 11:12 am zoomyummy

Thanks! 🙂
on September 19, 2010 at 5:52 pm mgntcn

Petra,

I simply adore everything about your blog! It’s a catchy, light-hearted, positive place where I am starting to seek out more and more recipes (and photography tips). You also break down your instructions nicely and make things seem less complicated. Thank you for all that you do 😀

Megan
on September 19, 2010 at 9:51 pm zoomyummy

Oh, Megan, thank you! You are sweet! I’ll be doing my best to bring more and more recipes, tutorials and my weirdo thoughts. I promise! 🙂 Petra
on September 26, 2010 at 11:16 pm Adriana

I just come to conclusion that you are pure genius. The photography really opened your eyes. You can make the most interesting photos and stories out of anything and everything. For example celeriac (my number one), or tea towels.
I think that your blob is perfect. I return to it every day and can’t wait for every new staff.
on September 27, 2010 at 5:42 am zoomyummy

😉 THANK YOU!
on October 4, 2010 at 9:39 pm Samy

Hello,

My name is Petra too 🙂 I’m photographer and gastro blogger. I like your blog. Thanks for great PS tips! 🙂
on October 4, 2010 at 9:53 pm zoomyummy

Hi Petra! What a nice name you have! 🙂 I’ve checked your blog – it is cute! Petra
on October 4, 2010 at 10:13 pm Samy

Oh thanks! 🙂 Yes, I love our name! :DD Thanks for your visit! Have a nice day!

The other Petra 😉
on October 24, 2010 at 1:30 am Ed Ju

Sweet blog! Nearly literally P:
on October 24, 2010 at 12:21 pm Jaroslav

Hello,
Petra you are boss. But which of you make alll this cool things?
on October 24, 2010 at 1:03 pm xuanrong

Hey :),

I found ur nice blog :3 and I love it! Just by looking at these pictures I shiver :)! You must be very talented girl :).
Keep on being a talented girl.

thomas 🙂
on October 24, 2010 at 8:01 pm zoomyummy

Hi Jaroslav! That’s the other Petra who makes them. The one who writes all the articles and makes all the pictures. I’ll tell her you like her work… that will make her happy I’m sure! 🙂 Petra
on October 25, 2010 at 9:59 am Anonymous

I came across your blog one day and fell in love with it. You have fabulous ideas! Your artistry is unique and remarkable.Thanks for bringing up this wonderful creation of yours thru this page. You sure makes alot of people happy.
on October 25, 2010 at 10:04 am zoomyummy

Oh, thank you so much! You are very kind. I love making people happy! 🙂 Petra
on October 25, 2010 at 11:03 pm joanna

oh petra. . . you are such a food goddess!!

on friday, i made the perfect bundt cake. when i first emerged from the oven, it smelled like an omelet. but after sitting out overnight, it became the most beautiful cake ive ever had!! me and my housemates at the whole thing over the next few hours thinking, its alright, after all its more like an omelet than a cake. mmm yes healthy! then we hit the gym.
on saturday i made crispy chicken fingers. oh, my, is right.
on sunday, i had my first go at making savory cookies. speechless!!

needless to say i think that your blog is straight up amazing. in fact i think i love you! 🙂 cannot wait to try out the cheesecake recipe and many more! thank you!! 🙂
~joanna
on October 26, 2010 at 9:57 am zoomyummy

Hi Joanna! Well that’s awesome – I love what you were cooking over the weekend, those were some great choices. 😉 Thanks for liking this blog, that really makes me happy. Hope you find more yummy stuff for you over here in future. Have a wonderful day! 🙂 Petra
on October 29, 2010 at 8:12 pm Laken

Hi! I just found your blog via StumbleUpon and I’m loving it!
I’ve been eating up all of your photography articles.. and they’ve helped more than anything I’ve read on the internet so far!
Keep up the good work 🙂
on October 30, 2010 at 12:46 pm suji

I really like …. the website….as always jumping from blog to another…. n happy that I landed here…..
hope….. to try some of your baking recipes….
on November 14, 2010 at 7:47 am indrani

Hello Petra,
Absolutely amazing website. Love the step by step pictures for the recipes which gives me so much confidence to try them out. The recipies are very visually pleasing.

I have a request to make. I hope you would try out cream puffs with vanilla cream and upload the recipe.
Thank you.
Regards,
Indrani
on December 17, 2010 at 9:09 pm mala

haha nice blog r u married i am a house wife full of inspiration in cooking
on January 2, 2011 at 3:26 am John

Petra tell Petra she’s cute!
on January 2, 2011 at 12:09 pm ZoomYummy

Hi John! I’ve done so. She said ‘Thanks’. 🙂
on January 2, 2011 at 9:30 pm Adriana

Lot’s of new beautiful ideas and happy cooking in 2011. Love you.
on January 2, 2011 at 10:07 pm ZoomYummy

Thank you dear. Same to you! Love you! 🙂 Petra
on January 8, 2011 at 12:18 pm Chimpy

hotties with whips and raspberry cheesecake bars. Now this is an exciting website.
on January 10, 2011 at 9:26 am Roda

Hi Petra,

You are a pretty girl….and with a sense of humour…more
tongue in cheek ..just like mine. Nice coming across your blog.
on January 10, 2011 at 10:17 pm ZoomYummy

Thanks Roda. I’m glad you’ve visited. Hope to see you again soon. 🙂 Petra
on January 14, 2011 at 2:39 am Indi

Petra (cookie girl..not the boss) what do you look like? You should put up your photo!!!! 😉
on January 18, 2011 at 10:01 am chicfuschia

Hai petra, I looovvee your blog, the photos are awesome, n you even share your tips….keep blogging!!
on January 18, 2011 at 12:07 pm ZoomYummy

Thank you very much! Will try my best! 🙂 Petra
on February 3, 2011 at 3:40 am Herold

I love what you’re doing here. Is there anyway I can get you to cook for me sometime? =)
on February 3, 2011 at 11:00 am ZoomYummy

One never knows. 😉 Petra
on February 7, 2011 at 10:24 pm Brock

I’ve been directed to your blog twice from food gawker for recipes (Chkn Parm & Molten Cake), both being incredible. I love the pictures of all the steps and the variety of things that you post.
on February 8, 2011 at 10:12 am Ashley

I have to say, as a young woman just striking out on my own, I found it overwhelming to come up with different tasty recipes to make on my own (a person can only handle so many hot sandwiches in a row)…until now. Your recipes make it easy to stretch my culinary muscle!

Thanks for your hard work, it’s triggered the domestic diva inside me!
on February 8, 2011 at 5:41 pm ZoomYummy

Hi Ashley! Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad I’ve helped you a little. So happy baking and cooking. 🙂 Petra
on February 9, 2011 at 10:18 am Jackie

Hi Petra,

Your blog is wonderful, all the gorgeous brightly colored photos of amazing things to make and eat make me feel very inspired and very envious. You are truly one very talented individual. Keep up the good work!

Jackie
on March 5, 2011 at 6:21 pm Vaughn

Recipe looks fine. I intend to try it, albeit with a few modifications. I assume Petra (pictured here – boss) is one and the same with this recipe’s author.
on March 10, 2011 at 4:06 pm scholarslip

Hello! As an avid blogger but a terrible cook, I am not entirely sure what drew me to your site, but once I was in, I was in. I spent days reading the entire thing – my guilty pleasure on homework breaks. Though I can’t say I have tried any of the recipes yet, I have made a list of dishes I am hoping to not completely destroy should the inspiration ever hit me. I love the banter and optimism included in your entries and your photography is beautiful. I have missed your updates – I hope you are feeling better and will be back with us soon!
on March 12, 2011 at 8:04 pm Christine

Good Morning!
I also happened upon your site as I enjoyed coffee on my lazy Saturday morning…and in a word…CUTE! You are so cute! I realize that cute is often not what people are going for…but you remind me so much of my own daughters in your take on life (which I obviously only get through your postings). They love simple things, pretty things, fun things, yummy things, and love sharing all of these things with their friends. Somehow I think you are like that too. 🙂 Thanks for the lovely visit over coffee!
I shall bookmark your page and will stop by for coffee often! 🙂
on March 14, 2011 at 11:58 pm ZoomYummy

Hi Christine!

Thanks for such nice words. I truly appreciate them.

Come and visit often. I’ll be glad!

Love,
Petra
on March 15, 2011 at 12:08 am ZoomYummy

Thanks very much!

I am sure your cooking will go perfectly well. The most important thing is to enjoy!

Oh, and I think I am getting much better already. So there are updates coming soon.

Love,
Petra
on April 13, 2011 at 6:23 am Jan

Hi, I’ve just found you on Foodgawker. Your site is awesome! I love your pictures! I’m new to cooking and your blog will help me a lot. I am 38 years old and I have no cooking skills whatsoever. Cooking is my new therapy and I love people like you that do it and show how to do it. Thank you so much for being so generous. I am going to try to make the garlic knots next weekend.
on June 8, 2011 at 7:14 pm Marilia Jorge

Hi Petra I really enjoy your blog and all your recipes. I´d like to know if can I use one of yours recipes, I adaptad, translated (as my blog is in portuguese) and I will link with your blog.
on June 8, 2011 at 11:02 pm ZoomYummy

Hi Marilia. Sure, go ahead! Enjoy! 🙂 Petra

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