Food Blogging ~ Latina Bloggers Nibbles & Feasts Shares Her Tips
July 23, 2012
Topics: Blog, Food Blogging
Ericka Sánchez’s love of food began in her mom’s kitchen and flourished when she began assisting in food styling and design photo shots. Nibbles & Feasts is the extension of her love of food, where she creates recipes from her childhood and culture.
Ericka has proudly contributed her talents to Maseca, Nestle Kitchens, SpanglishBaby, and was recently named one of Babble’s Top 100 Mom Food Bloggers.
She happily lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son. Today she shares her blogging tips with us. Thanks Ericka!
“Being Mexican, my culture revolves around food, its beautiful colors and ingredients, the love, the company and conversation that surrounds the dinner table during a meal.” Ericka Sánchez’s
When did you start blogging?
2010
Why did you start blogging?
I began Nibbles and Feasts as a way to share my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles and a way to catalog my family’s traditional recipes. I was inspired by a couple of books: Life is Meals: A Food Lover’s Book of Days by James and Kay Salter and Counter Intelligence: Where to Eat in the Real Los Angeles by Jonathan Gold.
Do you any have advice for beginner bloggers?
Use your blog as a resume or portfolio of your work. Don’t get into blogging expecting to make a living from it. Use it as a stepping stone for your personal and professional goals whether it’s a new job, a cookbook deal, a tv show, food photography or food styling.
What tips can you share on attracting new readers to your blog?
Be yourself and be consistent with your voice and writing style. Readers will get confused and will move on if they don’t receive consistency.
What is you photography style process?
I tend to photograph either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Never at night or in direct sun light. Natural light through a filtered window has the best lighting for food photography. I never use a flash.
What inspires your posts, what flavors do you love?
I try to follow food trends and what is in season. I am also inspired by Oaxacan and Yucatecan cuisine.
What have you learned from blogging?
I’ve learned that there are great blogging communities out there that share the same passion. Not only are they wonderful support groups but you can also develop long lasting friendships and in some cases, business partnerships.
What are your goals for the future?
I’d like to travel and learn more about European cuisine. Also, when I feel I’m ready, I’d like to publish a breakfast cookbook and a Oaxacan cuisine cookbook.
Thanks Ericka!
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image credit : Nibbles & Feasts
A Proud Tejana who feel lucky to have the best of both worlds, Vianney Rodriguez was happily raised in Texas by Mexican parents. She spends her days in the kitchen blending her two worlds. In her blog, Sweet Life, she celebrates life, heritage, cooking, her eternal love for Texas and La Familia. You can find Vianney dishing up her favorite plates at Sweet Life and as the Food Contributor to New Latina. Follow her on Twitter @sweetlifebake
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Pamela P. (@SenoritaVino)
Congrats, Ericka, on all your accomplishments, and thank you, Latina Bloggers Connect, for featuring her great blogging tips!
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Ericka
Thank you so much Pamela!
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Sylvia
Super!
Thank you for your tips and advices and Good luck with all your projects!
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Ericka
Thank you so much Sylvia!
Ericka recently posted..Cool Avocado Soup & Crab Salad Totopos
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Yvette ~ Muy Bueno
Great interview and GREAT tips! Best of luck to you Ericka and your culinary journey! I really LOVE the idea about a breakfast cookbook. Do it girl!!!
Yvette ~ Muy Bueno recently posted..Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos with Chipotle Aioli Sauce-
Ericka
Thank you Yvette! Yes, we need to talk!
Ericka recently posted..Cool Avocado Soup & Crab Salad Totopos
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Ronald J. Jerez
Hey There!
Wow! You seemed to accomplished a lot within 2 years, I admire you a lot.
Wishing you all the best in the future! -
Darcy Magee
“Don’t get into blogging expecting to make a living from it” This is one of the things that I like with what Ericka have said. Some blogger do uses their site to make more dollars, but it won’t be successful if you have that in mind. What is important is that you write what you love, make it better as days goes by in order to be successful with it and be loved by the readers.
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