My mom always said that if you want to make the Universe laugh, tell it your plans. This is not what I planned on. Are you laughing Universe?
I have come to the realization that I can no longer afford to be a foodie. I could fight a lot of things to keep going as Suzie The Foodie here on my site but not having enough money is something I can’t do much about with my health issues.
Did you know the first thing I taught myself to cook was pierogies? I had moved out of the house after university and was so poor so I cooked them all the time. Not correctly. Not well. But it was food and they kept me alive.
I wanted with all my heart to go to The CNE this year and have the best pierogies on the planet but I could not afford to go so I made some myself. This time properly by boiling them first and then browning them. That’s the way I like them. Sprinkled with dill and caramelized onions… It is the closest I could get.
My heart is broken about having to give up my site. I tried with all my heart to keep the foodie dream alive but I have to get serious and real about my situation. I still have lots of places to write about but am going to put them up on Yelp. I never intended this to be a region-oriented site. I hope to also still continue to have foodie fun on Facebook and share postcard foodie moments on Instagram.
If my finances miraculously change I hope to be able to come back but until then I want to thank all of you for your support, love and friendship. This really is my source of therapy so I hope I can handle life without it. The truth is I am living on veggies, hummus and yogurt and have very little to write about.
Maybe one day the foodie adventure will continue. Until then enjoy all the foods you can!
Life is short. Enjoy every bite.
I will very much miss your reviews and foodie news, and I completely understand the need to live according to current financial situations. Love and hugs, Suzie.
Sending hugs your way, Suzie.
Aw Suzie, this makes me so sad.
Suzie,
I started following you as a highschool student struggling to find a healthy way to eat. Your recipes really helped me turn the corner. I have continued to follow you through my undergrad as well as no graduate school. Thank you for all your hard work and effort keeping the site alive these many years, and I wish nothing but the best for you moving forward. Like you said, enjoy every bite.
Hi Suzie!
Sending you a big hug – and hopes that things will improve. You must take care of yourself and your health first above all.
We will miss your foodie advice … but we still look forward to seeing you on Facebook!!!
I am so sorry to read this Suzie. Our life and finances have changed over the past year too so I can truly sympathize with you and understand. This is only a season in your life and things will change. I am sending a very heart felt thank you for all of the adventures, recipes, and reviews you have allowed us to share with you on your website. Through your stories and pictures you made me feel less alone in my own struggles and joys moving far away from home here to Canada. You were there with me when I made my first batch of your pumpkin fudge, baked my first loaf of Maritime Brown Bread in the bread maker, or bought my first Instant Pot soon after you reviewed it. You are such a treasure and you have blessed many with your talents.
Have you considered starting a Patreon account? You have enough of a following that I’m sure you would pull in enough to keep on doing foodie reports. Might have to go with fewer restaurant reviews and more homemade goodies, but I could absolutely see that working for you. I know several people who have been able to expand their horizons considerably by starting a Patreon.
I am sorry to hear this, I ‘discovered’ you when I was on Recipe to Riches and that was like almost 8 years ago now. I still look forward to your FB posts though…….hope things in your financial life takes a turn for the better though.
Another difficult stage of life, eh, Suzie? Your health is uppermost, of course, but we will all miss your foodie adventures. Yes, it takes money to go out on those foodie adventures. We all understand. I hope that your circumstances eventually improve and that you can return to doing what you love so much. Much love! <3
Oh Suzi I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I started following you when you lived in Nova Scotia and we realized how close our lives were at different times. If there is anything I can do or if you need a friend or an ear to listen, I am here for you Suzie!
I am so sorry for what you are going through. I have been following you since you lived in Nova Scotia. Our lives seem to have been parallel at times from where we group up to moving the the Atlantic provinces. If you need anything, I am here for you. Tammy M.
Oh Boo!!!! to this news 🙁
This makes me so sad, Suzie! But you must do what’s best for you right now. I hope some day you will be back in the blogosphere again. I’ll miss you, my friend.
Gosh this hits close to home. Put it into the universe that you need more money and it will provide. I will continue to check you out on social Susie xo
Hey Suzie! I’m sorry you’re going through this. I love you bunches, no matter what you do. And I’m always here in anyway that I can be. Big hugs.
I’m so sad to hear this and I understand what you’re going through, because I’m going through financial stuff, too, and it’s really hard. I wish you all the best, always, and of course I’ll be following you, as usual, everywhere else. I believe in you and that you’ll find your way back here, soon. Please don’t take the blog down. There’s so much goodness here for people to enjoy! See you on the other channels. BTW, same with me on the pierogis, only I just started doing that recently (boiling and then browning) and if make such a difference! I was being lazy about the double step but it’s takes less than 10 minutes and it’s ridiculous not to have them the right way. Dill and onions for me, too, plus sour cream. Yum! (Oh, I do the potato pierogis). 💗
Suzie
This had saddened me deeply and I only wish I was closer to be of help .
Take courage my dear friend and I know you will be back with renewed strength !!
Sincerely
Wayne
Suzie, I know somehow you will be back with your foodie adventures. Let’s just say goodbye for now.
awwwww…. but I will enjoy watching you on Instagram about living in Toronto.
I was on “James Makes Things” today as I am binege-watching GCBO … there was a link there for you??? Wowza…he has mad skills. (and an applied Physicist? crazy!)