Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Food Blogger?

Do you have what it takes to be a food blogger? We have all been there, taking photos of our food and posting it to Facebook or Instagram and then wondered if we should start an awesome food blog, because our food is so awesome. But do you have what it takes?

First thing you are going to need is time! You need time to cook, time to take the photos and of course time to write the article too. You will need time to edit your photos. On average a blog post takes around 2-3 hours to write and edit. This is NOT including your cooking time. So you need to have lot’s of spare time to become a blogger.

Now, don’t think this is something you should do fulltime and run out and quit your day job, Blogging is hard, blogging to earn a full-time income is even harder.

The best way to be a blogger is to start as a hobby on the side of your fully paying, regular, stable income. Even the best blogs can take 1-2 years to even begin bringing in a part-time income.

So what makes a good food blog? Surprisingly you do not need to be a good cook, I mean it’s not as if someone is going to taste your food you cooked right? But, if you are offering recipes then you need to get them right! It is only a small percentage that goes on to make, bake or cook from your recipes, but when they do they want them to work. You want them to work, otherwise, those readers aren’t going to come back to your blog.

What’s next? Images, You are literally selling your blog, your recipes via the photo that they see. Food photography is 99% all about the image. First impressions really do count. You need to have the lighting right and the more time you can save on editing the faster your recipe production will be.

Check out the links below to help guide you on your journey of becoming or considering being a food blogger and how to get started.

So you want to be a food blogger? Check out this Food Bloggers Photography Book by Pinch of Yum

A quick, creamy breakfast with fresh fruit added on top

Smoothie bowls are one of those beautiful breakfasts that feel healthy and a little indulgent at the same time. Thick, cold, creamy, and pretty enough that you almost don’t want to eat them… almost.

The Ninja Slushie Maker takes all the effort out of it.
Instead of dealing with frozen fruit bricks or blenders that complain loudly, you simply mix your yoghurt base, chill it, and let the Ninja turn it into the perfect thick smoothie-bowl texture — no ice required.

If you are like me and come addicted to these smoothie bowls then you will want to invest in these double walled bowls, this is my favorite brand and these have been great.

Then you top it with your fresh fruit afterwards so the bowl stays thick, cold, and spoon-worthy.

It’s easy, quick, and a lovely way to start the day.

Why Yoghurt Works So Well in the Ninja Slushie Maker

Yoghurt freezes into a silky, firm slush — similar to soft-serve but healthier and lighter. Because the machine creates the icy texture itself (instead of relying on ice cubes), the mixture never becomes watery or gritty.

Just smooth, cold, creamy perfection you can decorate to your heart’s content.

The Basic Yoghurt Slush Base

Once you learn this base recipe, you can create endless flavour combinations.

Ingredients

2 cups plain or Greek yoghurt, chilled
½–1 cup milk of your choice (just enough to loosen the mixture)
1–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Method

Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
Chill the mixture in the fridge until very cold.
Pour the chilled mixture into the Ninja Slushie Maker.
Blend on the slush setting until thick, creamy, and icy.
Spoon into a bowl and add your fruit and toppings.

This base has enough body to hold granola, berries, and nut butter without sinking.

Topping Ideas (Add These After Blending)

Fresh Fruit

Strawberries
Blueberries
Banana slices
Mango
Kiwi
Peaches

Crunchy Toppers

Granola
Toasted coconut
Chopped nuts
Cacao nibs

Extras

Honey drizzle
Peanut butter
Chia seeds
Freeze-dried fruit crumbs

Easy Flavour Variations

Berries & Cream Smoothie Bowl

Use vanilla yoghurt as your base. Top with raspberries, strawberries, and a sprinkle of granola.

Tropical Coconut Bowl

Add a splash of coconut milk to the base. Top with mango, pineapple, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes.

Chocolate Yoghurt Bowl

Mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder into the base. Top with banana slices and a peanut-butter drizzle.

Meal-Prep Tip

Prepare the yoghurt base the night before and store it in small jars.
In the morning, just pour one jar directly into the Ninja Slushie Maker and you’ve got a thick, cold, ready-to-top breakfast in minutes.

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Food Blogger?

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