Eating Bender Turns Two
Good evening, everyone!
I’ve been waiting all day to share this post with you. March 16, 2010 will always hold a very special place in my heart. Not only is it 7 months away from our wedding…
{Our Save-the-Dates are out! The beautiful design courtesy of the one and only Mama Bender.}
It’s also Eating Bender’s 2nd Official BLOGIVERSARY!!
Last year I celebrated with a lot of craziness, trivia and hoopla 
You can read all about it here: Bender’s 1st Blogiversary. This year, however, I decided to simply pay tribute to some old favorites.
I started the day with Coffee Cocoa.
And enjoyed a very special batch of Humbecue Salmon Salad for lunch!
Mmm…humbecue It all started with Humbecue Tortilla Pizza and I was sold from there. My good friend Brittany tried it on Pi(e) day and I think she may just like it as much as me!
It seems like no time has passed between now and when I wrote a ridiculously lame — hey, I wrote it, so therefore I can admit it — post on Baby Kiwi that fine March day in 2008. But even though it seems like that was just yesterday, there is SO much that has happened!
And 2010 promises to be just as crazy. From my big announcement to the start of another blog and my new company, you all must think that I am either:
- A glutton for work overload
- Obsessed with being busy or
- Certifiably insane
I think we could argue that all of those are probably true 
But I wouldn’t have it any other way!
You all know how much I love you, right? That love will only continue to grow as we look at a third year of blogging about food, restaurants and some of the most random tidbits you could ever imagine. Those of you who have reached out to me recently and told me that you’ve been reading from the early beginnings — your words truly touched me and I am so, so grateful.
That said, those of you who are reading the blog for the first time or just passing through — I care about you, too! I hope you’ll sit down and stay a while. Anyone who has been here before can tell you that I tend to have a lot to say — I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but it’s me!
As always, thanks for stopping by Eating Bender and sharing this experience with me. There is no way I’d be looking back on two years of blogging without each and every one of you. I cherish the relationships I have with other bloggers and readers, some of which I know will last a lifetime.
I would also like to thank Papa Bender for his dedication to creating new recipes
Now it’s time to raise your mug of Coffee Cocoa — or, if it’s nighttime, a glass of red wine. CHEERS!!
Abrazos!
Congrats on 2 successful years. I think I’ve followed you for less than a year but I’ve enjoyed it. Obviously I mean otherwise I wouldn’t be around here still and congratulating you..lol. Here’s to a sucessful 3 year to come. Cheers!
Haha – thanks, John!
Happy blogiversary!! We must have started blogging around the same time–I feel like we’ve grown up as bloggers together:) Congrats again, and may Eating Bender see many more blogiversaries.
We totally have grown up together! I still remember lurking on your blog, Miss Chickpea
So glad that we finally de-lurked and have even had the chance to meet!
I love the STD! It’s super cute!!! All the more so because it was made by MamaBender!!!
And a Happy Bloggiversary to you!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Karen!!! So glad we’re bloggie friends and hope we can meet someday!
happy blog bday! love your face! your save the dates are awesome
Love YOUR face
Thanks, sweets!
happy bloggiversary! love the save the date photos – you two look so in love
Thanks, Andrea!!
Happy Bloggiversary, Jenn!!! Here’s to many, many more fantabulous blogging years!!!
Hugs,
Michele
Thanks, Michele! I really appreciate the support!
HAPPY BLOGGIVERSARY JENN!! I feel like that last one was just yesterday…..
The coffee cocoa looks delicious, as always. Glad you’re still loving it!
And your “save the date” dates are ADORABLE!
Me too! I can’t believe how fast the year flew by. Thanks, lovely lady! Hope this will be the year we meet!
Happy blog birthday, love!!
Thanks, love!!
Awww Happy 2 year Blogiversary!! What a great day
Thank you so much!!
Congrats on 2 years Jenn!
Thanks, Ashley! Let me know if you’re ever back in Chicago!
Again, happy blog birthday! Isn’t it so crazy that we have been blogging for two years???? It feels like just yesterday I wrote my first post. Love your save the dates- so so cute!
I know, right? I still remember the earliest days of your blog — and all the delicious baking. Oh wait…there’s still plenty of that going on! Thanks, lady
Congratulations! And here’s to many more.
Thanks, Anna!
Congratulations on your 2 year blogging anniversary! Your save-the-dates are the cutest!
Thanks so much, Jessie!
Happy 2 years beautiful!!!! Such a great accomplishment!
Happy Blog Bday!!!
Your save the dates look great!
Thanks, Tina!!
Happy two years and for many more!
Thank you, Yasmin!
Yay for 2 years of reading
Also, your save the dates are so awesome!! And even more awesome since they mean you are closer to the big day 
Yay for you being awesome
Let’s catch up soon, girly!
Congrats on 2 years! Hopefully my food blog can stay up that long!
Thanks, Ally! I have no doubt that you can do it
aw boo boo! though I wish I could’ve had the pleasure of reading your blog for the entire two years, in the short time that I have *known* you, you’ve become such a wonderful friend, support system, and a source of inspiration. You are such a blessing to my life!! lots and lots of love to you and happy 2 year!!!!!!
Thanks, sweets! I couldn’t agree more and feel the same way about you
Your support and friendship means the world to me!!
Happy Blogiversary!
Thanks, Katie!
Happy 2 years!
Thanks, Lauren!
Congratulations on your 2 years!
Btw, salmon salad looks really yummy
Thanks, Marina! Glad you like the looks of the salmon, too
Happy Blogaversary, dear Jenn!
Thanks, Lara!!
I am a fairly new reader, but a consistent one at that
Happy 2 year Blogiversary!
Aw, thank you so much
I’m glad you like the blog! Your support means a lot!
CONGRATS BENDER!!!!! Love you!
THANK YOU!!
Love you!
Happy 2nd birthday, Eating Bender!
Love the Save the Dates
Thanks, Julie!
Hope we can meet up soon!
Happy Bloggiversary! I bet Hallmark has a card for that
I bet they do! That would be amazing
Thank you!
Those save the dates are amazing! So pretty. Happy Blogiversary Jenn!
Thanks!! I’m glad you like them
My mom really went all out!
happy Blogiversary Jenn!
Thanks, Miss Brandi!
happy 2nd birthday eating bender! congrats on everything you have accomplished in the past year, and especially on your new company!! here’s to another great year for both eating bender and pop! social media! keep pursuing your dreams!
Thanks, Tiffany! This really means a lot to me — I’m so grateful for the kind words on both the blog and my new company
You rock!
Happy blogiversary, Jenn! You’ve inspired me so much and I just adore you. I’m so proud of all the courageous steps you are taking in your life! Keep up the good work!!!
Thank you, Mama Pea! Your words really mean a lot to me
Please know that you inspire me, too!
happy 2 year! and upcoming wedding too.
Thanks, Sarah!!
happy big TWO! your save the dates are v. cute…our wedding is in aug and we STILL dont have them done. ugh.
Thanks, Elise!!
I can’t wait to see yours when you do get them done. It’s crazy how fast it comes up on us, isn’t it?
Ohh yayy!!! So many exciting things happening it’s crazy!!! I’m so happy for you!!
Your momma is certainly a talented one, those invitations are unique and definitely very you and Bobby!!
Jenn, I think I might be meeting Bobby this weekend!!! Is bobby good friends with a twin named Tim Jafferi?? Tim is coming in to town this weekend because he’s leaving the US for good and I think he’s planning to do a dinner with all his close friends. Bobby Krenn…right?
Happy Blogiversary my love!
Thanks, lovely lady!
Happy happy happy blogoversary!!! Two years and counting, so awesome!
Thank you! So glad that we’ve “met” and can’t wait to possibly MEET someday…it could happen!
Happy Blogiversary! While I can’t say I’ve been reading from the very beginning, I’m pretty close!
Thanks, blogging sis! Your constant support these past two years has been amazing!
Huzzah! Happy 2nd blogiversary. You are a total blogstar in my book.
Talk about blogstars…that’s what YOU are
Thanks so much, Diana!
Congrats on your second blogiversary!!!
Thanks, Jess!
Happy Blogiversary Jenn! So exciting.
You know, your Humbecue creation is one of my most favorite blogworld discoveries.
Thanks, HEAB! I remember well your love of the Humbecue
I’m so glad that it’s one of your favorite discoveries – that makes me smile!
you are so inspirational Jenn
Happy blogiversary!!!
Aw, thank you Shannon! Hope that we’ll be able to meet at a conference this year (or if we’re ever in each other’s cities!) — I feel like I’ve known you forever and that we should have already met in person!
Congratulations Jenn! I heart Eating Bender!
Thank you! I heart Hangry Pants! I still remember the email I received from you that day in 2008 where you talked about a certain Meatless Month challenge that you and your boyfriend were doing
Congats and happy birthday! I’m so happy for you.
Thanks, Mae!!
Happy Blogiversary Jenn!!! Like some others I’ve been a reader since the early days and I like the fact that you have a lot to say. You’re posts are always a pleasure to read!
PS Thanks for the humbecue shout out. I’m sad that I waited so long to try such a delicious creation. I have to make up for lost time and eat more humbecue tuna tomorrow.
Haha – it’s good that you like that I have a lot to say otherwise I think I’d be in trouble!! I’m so, so glad that you like the Humbecue combination! Thanks for being such an awesome friend
Congrats again Jenn! So happy for you and all your new adventures!
We will be watching and cheering you on!!!
Thank you so much! Your support means the world to me
Cute Save the Dates!! HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY! I’m so happy you celebrated with some classic Eating Bender delights
Thanks, K!! You’re awesome
Fingers crossed that this is the year we meet!
Congratulations Jenn! And I’m going to go with selection #2.
Haha, thanks Alisa! Selection #2 is probably the best bet
At least I hope so!
happy blogaversary miss bender!!
Thanks, Stef!!
Love you too! Happy blogiversary!
Aw, thank you ma’am! Can’t wait for us to chat in person!
happy blog-iversary!
Thanks, lovely!
Congrats on your two years of bloggin’ fun!!
Thank you very much!
Jenn, I love your Save-the-Date cards! Mama Bender did such a great job on the design! I love, love, love how the card is so unique! I think it adds something extra special when things are customized to reflect not only the occassion you are celebrating but your personality as well! I love how the scenery is in color but the pictures of you and Bobby are in black and white! It’s such a nice contrast but goes together so well at the same time! It’s just beautiful! And the pictures of you and Bobby are so cute! You two always seem so in love in all your pictures, you just both seem to glow and exude such happiness!
Oh, and congrats on your 2-year Blogging Anniversary! Awesome! Your blog was one of the very first I started reading, and continues to be one of my very favorites! And what’s nice is that even with all the success and momentum you have gained with your blog, you still seem as humble and gracious as you were when you first started blogging! There is just a such a sense of genunineness which is really refreshing! So here’s to wishing you continued success in all your endeavors! You definitely deserve it!
yayyyyyyyyyyy! we are in the 2 year blogging club!!! It’s so crazy right?! Still can’t believe that you were the first blogger I ever met in person!!! Loved that WF adventure!! We just kept saying things like:
HAVE YOU SEEN NOOCH?!
What do you think about this soy cheese stuff?!
Have you tried those cookies?!
hahaha. ahhhhhhhh so happy it was with you!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FOR YOUR WEDDING! 7 months is not long at all!
love you so!! we need a phone chat or gchat date soon! probs gchat, since I am terrible on the phone, and never use it!
HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY MY BENDERRRRRR
hugs,
gc
Happy belated Bloggiversary Jenn!