Two Years of Mads’ Cookhouse: Looking Back At The Year Gone By

I have always believed that cooking isn’t rocket science. Recipes can be as easy or as difficult you make them to be. At Mads’ Cookhouse, I wanted to share easy recipes, time-saving tips, all while having a lot of fun alongside. If the recipe looks too easy, it actually is.
I launched my blog Mads’ Cookhouse on March 18th, 2020. At 70+, it was a way to keep me busy. Two years and 150+ recipes later, it has been quite a journey. Read along as I share what I have been up to this past year.
Winning the Best Debut Blog at FBAI 2021
The year began on a high note with winning the Best Debut Blog at the FBAI (Food Bloggers Association of India). One of India’s premier online news channels on food, chefs, food bloggers, restaurants, and food events. It was indeed a lovely surprise and motivated me to continue to share more recipes.

My Second Cookbook
In November 2021, I came out with my second cookbook, My Mystery Cookbook 2021. As a big thank you for all the love and support I continue to receive, the book is free to download. It is a collection of twenty of my favorite recipes. Recipes fit for every meal – breakfast or dinner, or just a quick tea time snack.
Ranked #11 among Top 40 Home Cooking Podcasts
A recipe podcast! Who would have thought! I launched the Mads’ Cookhouse Podcast in August 2020. Recently, it has been ranked #11 among the Top 40 Home Cooking Podcasts you must follow in 2022.
My blog has also been listed among the best blogs in India second time in a row.

Cookpad India
Cookpad India has become my second home. I joined the community in June 2020 and there has been no looking back. I love participating in their challenges. It is always great being featured on their newsletter and on social media, and winning contests. Recently, I was declared the Super Chef of the Week.

Pinterest
Pinterest and Mads’ Cookhouse got back a long way. I have continued to be featured on their Today tab. And late last year, I participated in their workshop on Idea Pins and shared a few recipes to try out in the new year. I love hearing back from my followers across the world on how they loved my recipes.
What’s coming up
I am all set to launch my third cookbook sharing some of my favorite recipes.
I will also be starting the newsletter next month. Get on the list by signing up. What’s more, you get a free copy of my second cookbook, My Mystery Cookbook 2021. The offer is for a limited time, so grab your copy today.
It has been a great two years and I am loving every minute of it. Thank you dear family, friends, and readers for always supporting me. I love hearing your feedback when you try out my recipes. It sure makes my day.
God bless you all!
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva andNoor Anand Chawla in collaboration with RRE Studios and ShowCase Events.
March 22, 2022 @ 1:13 pm
Highly inspiring. Congratulations!
March 24, 2022 @ 6:46 am
Thank you so much 😊
March 25, 2022 @ 8:22 am
Wow, that’s awesome Madhu! Congratulations on the awards and all the best for your third book!
April 5, 2022 @ 12:20 pm
Thank you so much Beta 😊
March 25, 2022 @ 2:58 pm
wow Madhu Ma’am, you are an inspiration🤩. You’ve proved that age is just a number. Hearty congratulations to you for your fantastic journey with all the recognition, achievements and awards and goodluck for all your future endeavors. Looking forward to more mouth watering n lip smacking recipes from you. ❤❤❤
April 5, 2022 @ 12:19 pm
Thank you so much Beta 😊
March 25, 2022 @ 5:41 pm
Congratulations on celebrating 2 years! The progress you have made is awes inspiring, Madhuji! Keep going and wishing you many more accolades!
April 5, 2022 @ 12:16 pm
Thank you so much, Beta 😊
March 25, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
Superb, hearty congratulations and an inspiration at 70, Wishing you to teach us a lot more amazing recipes and fulfill our cravings of hunger by trying them
April 5, 2022 @ 12:14 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
March 25, 2022 @ 8:48 pm
It’s nice to read about your journey, definitely and inspiration to us. All the best!
April 5, 2022 @ 12:13 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 26, 2022 @ 11:01 am
COngratulations! loved reading your journey.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:12 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 26, 2022 @ 11:23 am
This is super inspiring! Congratulations on your amazing achievements. Your recipes are always easy and tasty.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:11 pm
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
March 27, 2022 @ 7:07 pm
Congratulations, Madhu ji. You are my inspiration. Whenever I think of quitting you come to mind. I haven’t started recipe blogs yet but maybe I will soon. My son was my biggest critic and very encouraging. Without him it all seems meaningless.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:28 pm
Thank you so much Harjeet 😊
March 27, 2022 @ 8:25 pm
What an inspiring journey of following your passion and excelling at it too. You are an absolute inspiration. Looking forward to the new book and best wishes. To many more tasty recipes!
April 5, 2022 @ 12:27 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 28, 2022 @ 6:54 pm
Many many congratulations Madhu Aunty. You truly deserve all the accolades. I love all your recipes, they all are mouthwatering. All the best and wish you many many more recognitions.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:26 pm
Thank you so much Beta 😊
March 28, 2022 @ 9:49 pm
Wow! Such an inspirational journey and I love all your recipes. Keep going, you have shared an excellent example life can start at 70.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:24 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 29, 2022 @ 2:41 am
Congratulations aunty look forward to your posts always. Wishing you many more accolades
April 5, 2022 @ 12:23 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 29, 2022 @ 11:07 am
Wow wow wow Madhuji. Short of words. You are an inspiration, an absolute lover of life. I wish I grow to imbibe the same spirit. More power to you.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:22 pm
Thank you so much Beta 😊
March 29, 2022 @ 2:09 pm
Congratulations on your achievements! Your blog posts are always well written and mouth watering!
April 5, 2022 @ 12:40 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 29, 2022 @ 5:22 pm
Be it a competition or not I read all your posts. I try out your recipes. And you are amazing….
April 5, 2022 @ 12:38 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 29, 2022 @ 6:35 pm
So proud of you, Mommy dear! I hope as I can be half as full of life as you are at 70+. I do have the genes 😉
April 5, 2022 @ 12:37 pm
Thank you so much Kiddo 😊
March 29, 2022 @ 7:01 pm
Heartiest congratulations on these achievements and milestones. You are an inspiration.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:35 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 29, 2022 @ 10:09 pm
This is amazing.!! I cant be more generous to you! I always look forward for your easy and tasty recopies
April 5, 2022 @ 12:34 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 30, 2022 @ 1:15 am
Congratulations on your achievements! I enjoy your recipes – they’re simple and interesting! Kudos and more power to you!
April 5, 2022 @ 12:33 pm
Thank you so much 😊
March 30, 2022 @ 4:06 am
Wow Madhuji! This is a wonderful news, Congratulations for the next step ahead in life and blogging. I hve got my e-book as well as signedup for the newsletter too. Love to come backto your blog and Yummylicous posts.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:33 pm
Thank you so much Beta 😊
March 30, 2022 @ 4:18 am
Many congratulations Madhu ji. I always loved your easy recipes. You have achieved a lot in a short period of time. Great work and amazing recipes.
April 5, 2022 @ 12:32 pm
Thank you so much Beta 😊
May 3, 2022 @ 10:33 pm
Having seen your journey first hand, I feel so immensely happy for your success! Congratulations and all of it is truly well-deserved!
May 4, 2022 @ 6:37 am
Thank you so much 😊