I’ve got a few random things that I want to talk about today. First of all, did you hear that Google Reader will be shutting down in July? That’s right, it’s going away. For those of you that read your blogs via Google Reader you will probably want to find a new service sooner than later.
The good news is that there are a couple options that will transfer all the blogs you have on Google Reader to their platform. I had a good number of blogs on my Google Reader but to be honest I rarely used it. Now that I looked into these other options I am kind of glad they are shutting down. I actually think these other options are visually more appealing than Google Reader and seem easier to use (in my opinion).
I think I might actually read my blogs this way instead of the random way I currently check in with my favorites. And while I am on the topic, please make sure to add me to your blog reader of choice (if that is the way your view blogs) or sign up to receive emails from Nutritious Eats so you can be sure to not miss a post! Email subscription is in the sidebar over to the right!!
Here are two options that will offer you similar service as Google Reader:
Feedly which I have gotten a lot of positive feedback from and I personally found it to be a very simple transfer.
BlogLovin also heard good things and transfer seemed simple as well.
I signed up with both and plan to test them out to see which I prefer. For more info on this change, here are some well written posts about how to proceed.
Life After Google Reader by Purr Design
Breaking News: Google Reader to Shut Down by Katy Widrick
How to Survive without Google Reader by Kludgy Mom
And because that wasn’t a very fun subject matter, I thought we’d talk about Easter for a minute. I can’t believe it’s less than 2 weeks away. I haven’t really given it much thought until now, but what I do know is that my mom will be joining us from Texas! So excited! Today I thought I’d link a few of my older recipes that would be nice for your Easter meal.
Now some of these old pics are totally not up to my current standards but it’s fun to see that I have improved in my food photography. One day if I have the time I will rephotograph all the really bad ones, but for now they are there to show my progress.
I love making lamb for Easter and I also love doing brunch like quiche or frittatas, ham, some sort of sweet roll, fruit salad, etc. I haven’t decided on my menu yet but here are a few to get you thinking.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple and Bacon
Bacon and Potato Egg Frittatas
Question: So have you switched readers yet? Are there any other ones you’d recommend? What is your opinion- do you have a preference?
A Sample Easter Brunch Menu
Ham and Veggie Crustless Quiche
Cooking With Kids & Resurrection Cookies
Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin
I’m trying feedly and bloglovin right now. Both are good but I’m leaning toward feedly.
Easter is crazy early this year, no? Haven’t even really thought about it!
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That veggie gratin looks really good. I was just telling my Mom that her normal potato gratin is so heavy, we should switch it up this year. Think I might offer this recipe up as a good alternative! I use Hootsuite to manage all my social media and have an RSS reader app through it. It’s awesome. I love it!
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Thanks Maria! I never knew Hootsuite offered that service. I have an account but never use it. Need to look into it too!
Im such a rebel 🙂 I roll reader free.
still
for now 🙂
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Haha, you are a rebel. 🙂 I am actually looking forward to trying to use a reader now!
I switched to Bloglovin a couple of months ago and like it so far but I do want to check out Feedly too. I just haven’t had time yet! The veggie gratin and brussels sprouts look delicious!
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I hear ya. I feel like I never have time to look into all the new things in the blogging world!
I don’t have google reader lol
Eats looks great. Love roasted brussel sprouts!
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I’ve never used Google reader or really know much about it? I loved making roasted Brussel Sprouts, but never tried it with apple and bacon! That’s a nice twist! I can’t believe Easter is around the corner, I haven’t even thought about dinner plans yet- thanks for the reminder!
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Yeah, I didn’t use is much but am more worried about how many people follow my blog that way! I can’t believe Easter is approaching either!
Feedly! Feedly! Feedly!
Really like the format and it was a super smooth transition.
RIP Google Reader.
Happy to hear all the positive comments about Feedly. I am leaning towards that one. 😉
Delicious recipes and thanks for the info on Google Reader going away. I’ve been so busy, I didn’t even have a clue. Good reminder that Easter is coming up too 🙂
I just transferred to Bloglovin’ yesterday- so far, so good! 🙂
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I’m switching everything over to Bloglovin’ right now…I really like it so far!
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