It is always wonderful to be acknowledged for the dedication that you put into your blog. I am so grateful that Back Road Journal has been honored with the following awards, press and other good things that you might find interesting.
The Versatile Blogger – I would like to thank fellow bloggers The Blooming Reverend, Outtakes on the Outskirts, Meg Traveling and Delgrosso Food Blog, Danny’s Kitchen, Clover and Thyme, I Garden Daily, The Little GPS and My Sister’s Pantry who all passed this award on to Back Road Journal. I hope that you take the time to stop by their blogs, each so different from each other and very enjoyable.
The Liebster Blog Award – I would like to thank Bits and Breadcrumbs, From the Bartolini Kitchen, What About The Pie, and My Guilty Pleasures who passed this award on to Back Road Journal.
Reader Appreciation Award, I would like to thank Promenade Plantings for passing this award to Back Road Journal.
The Red Educational Shoe Award, was kindly passed to Back Road Journal by Savoring Every Bite. Thank you Linda.
Eva, from Kitchen Inspirations, gave four awards to Back Road Journal…the Stylish Blogger, Kreative Blogger, Sunshine Award and the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. What can I say but thank you four times over. Phyllis from Food, Flowers, Herbs and Life also presented the Kreativ Blogger Award. Anna In Her Wanderland, Nia at Photographyofnia and Cultural Life also presented the Bloggers Sunshine Award.
One Lovely Blog Award was passed along by Amy at Afternoon Popcorn Snack and Pamela at Spoon Feast.
The ABC Award for Awesome Blog Content was passed along by Betsy at Bits and Breadcrumbs and Razel at Food Safari.
The 7 x 7 Link Award was passed along by Richard at REMCooks and Karen at Karen Cooking.
Best Cooking Blogs for Beginners 2017: Top Experts
“Many cooking blogs have popped up in recent years for novice cooks, but only the very best cooking bloggers offer the tastiest meals and greatest ideas that are also doable for any newbie”. “
“Why Back Road Journal is a Top Cooking Blog for Beginners: When you grab a recipe from Back Road Journal, you also get a short review so you know what to expect, which is very useful for amateur cooks.”
Wineguys Radio and TV named Back Road Journal “The Best Food Blog of the Year”, 2011.
Wineguys Radio and TV named my recipe for Lobster Pot Pie, “Best Recipe of the Year”, 2011.
Back Road Journal appeared on Freshly Press for the post Antique and Classic Wooden Boat and Car Show. 
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Hi Karen! I have really enjoyed reading your blog and I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! I realize that you’ve already won this award but your blog is definitely in my top 15 so I nominated you again. 🙂 You can read more here: http://thelittlegsp.com/2012/04/16/versatile-blogger-award/
Hi Anne, I want to thank you very much for nominating my blog for the Versatile Blogger Award. I am always honored when someone enjoys my blog so much to consider it for an award. It is like receiving flowers…you can never have too many. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.
I’ve been enjoying your site so much that I’m nominating you for the Illuminating Blogger Award for informative, illuminating blog content. I realize you have be given many awards but I hope you’ll at least check it out. If you’re interested in participating, you can check out the details at their site … http://foodstoriesblog.com/illuminating-blogger-award/ … Either way, Thank you so much for your blog, I share it with all of my friends, I just love it.
Hi Teri, Thank you very much for your lovely compliment. I’m happy to know that you enjoy my blog. I really appreciate you thinking of me for the Illuminating Blogger Award…it is a real honor.
Hi Karen! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Super Sweet Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/10/06/super-sweet-award/
Thank you so much Meg, for the award…I really appreciate that you thought of my blog when there are so many worthy blogs out there. It means a lot.
Hi Karen, I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Please check out: http://thesinglegourmetandtraveller.wordpress.com/2012/10/13/very-inspiring-blogger-award/ for badge and info. Always look forward to reading your posts! Kay
Thank you Kay, for thinking of me for this award. I am so happy that you enjoy my posts and visit often. Receiving an award from a fellow blogger is always so nice.
Hi Karen! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Blog of the Year 2012 Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/11/16/blog-of-the-year-2012-award/
Thank you so much Meg, for thinking of my blog for this award. I really do appreciate your visits, comments and that you enjoy my posts.
Congratulations, Karen! You have received a ☆ for Blog of the Year 2012 award!
Other than adding another ☆ to your current badge, I do not expect any action to be taken, or
for you to generate a post (unless you wish to pass it on). Just enjoy the additional star.
Your blog has been awarded at:
http://faestwistandtango.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/blog-of-the-year-2012-7th-star/
Enjoy! 😀 Fae.
Thank you Fae, for the star on the Blog of the Year 2012…that is very kind of you. I’m always grateful for my blog to be considered for an award by a fellow blogger.
Congratulations, Karen You have been awarded: Very Inspiring Blogger Award
(I just noticed that you have this award already. Oh well, you do inspire me.) 😀
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post, unless you wish to pass it on.
Your blog has been awarded at:
http://faestwistandtango.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/awards-february-2013/
Enjoy! 😀 Fae.
Thank you Fae. It is flattering that you enjoy my blog and think it is inspiring.
Congratulations, Karen! You have been awarded: Pirate’s Admiration Award & Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post, unless you wish to pass on the award nominations. Your blog has been awarded at:
http://faestwistandtango.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/awards-march-2013/
Enjoy the Awards! 😀 Fae.
Thank you Fae, for thinking of my blog for these awards. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Another Versatile Blogger nomination for you, Karen! I invite you to do what you like with the nomination, and feel no obligation to respond, but know that your blog is read and enjoyed. You can read about your nomination in my post: http://travelgardeneat.com/2013/05/01/blowin-in-the-wind-or-where-do-all-the-bloggers-go/
Thank you Kat, for thinking about my blog…that was very kind and it is much appreciated.
Congratulations Karen! You have been awarded: Best Moment Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post (unless you wish to pass on the award nominations). Nevertheless, your blog has been awarded at:
http://fae-magazine.com/2013/05/29/awards-may-2013/
Enjoy the Award! 😀 Fae.
Thank you so much Fae, for thinking of my blog…I really do appreciate it.
Congratulations Karen! You have been awarded:
I’m A Part of the WordPress Family Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post (unless you wish to pass on the award nominations). Nevertheless, your blog has been awarded at:
http://fae-magazine.com/2013/06/28/awards-june-2013/
Enjoy the Award! 😀 Fae.
Thank you Fae, for thinking of me blog for this award…I appreciate the I’m A Part of the Word Press Family Award.
I enjoyed reading your blog. My Mum had a place at Boynton Beach, FLA. I also remember Vero Beach. Such pleasant times. Your pictures really tell a story! How nice!
Thank you for your lovely compliment, I’m glad to know that you enjoy my blog.
I find your blogs so interesting. Great surprises. The pictures tell all. You are a foody Connoisseur! I have nominated you for the “Blogger Recognition Award”. You have an outstanding blog. Your colours are at times breathtaking! 💖 I hope you will accept the award. You need to go to my blog for details. simplysplendidfood.com. Thank you for having a great blog! .