FoodByMaria was sort of an idea for awhile, but it was an idea I was really scared of. Partially because I didn’t think I could do it. And I didn’t think I would make or have the time. Andddddd because, well, I didn’t think I would be good enough. “Good enough” is a huge thing for me. I always commit to things, but when I do something I do it right. 100%. So I needed time to think about whether or not I could realllllly do this. In September 2014 I took that leap, and I started FoodbyMaria’s instagram account. Wow, was that fun. It was so exciting, and it passed the time spent in sometimes gloomy England. FoodByMaria helped me start cooking even more. I was literally in the kitchen all the time – Andrew didn’t think this was possible till FoodByMaria appeared.
Although my photography was worse than amateur, my heart and soul was there. I didn’t really know what was going on when it came to hashtags, and tagging, but each and every single day I was working towards this goal that existed somewhere in my beautiful mind. This beautiful mind of mine already had this idea. It’s like my heart knew that one day I would wake up and become this person who wanted to create change in the lives of people around me, and for strangers. This idea is driven behind the fact that I decided that I knew that I could do it. I am proud to say that I have come pretty far in the past while, and that’s because when I moved back to Canada, from England I made a promise to myself. I said to myself “Maria, you can bloody do this, and you’re gonna do this good”, and of course thanks to all my amazing followers, friends, and family!
That was my note to all of you letting you know that I’m about to ride this crazy ass wave. I have no idea what’s going to happen. I don’t know where this will lead. I’m sorry if I lose contact with some of you, it’s not because I don’t think of you everyday, it’s just because I am so addicted to this right now.
One day I see myself standing in front of thousands of people telling my story. And the sooner I can do that then the sooner I can help impact the lives of many more people than just my Insta feed allows me to. I’m sitting here tearing up as I think about my dreams. It’s weird but I have finally found my happy. I am so happy. This is what I want to do, and I so badly wish the same for all of you. Life is pretty fantastic, but if you’re not happy then what’s the point?
Since the above really had nothing to do with what I made yesterday ill kind of change the topic…. to this super duper delicious Artichoke & Kale spread. This bad boy was so ridiculously mouthwatering- ask my sister, she said it was legit. I really hope this recipe finds you well and that you can use it during these holidays to help keep that table of yours super nutritious and delicious!
Love your Greek Food Goddess, XOXO
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