Who's That Girl On The Cover of the Magazine?

by Lori Baltazar
September 14, 2011
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Words: Lori Baltazar
Photos: Lori Baltazar

Allow me a moment of immodesty.

This is the cover of the August-September 2011 issue of Fully Booked’s Zine. And yes, that’s me on the front. It’s my very first cover and I’m so proud of how it’s turned out.

Paul Mondok shot all the photos of me, and my friend and fellow writer Yvette U. Tan wrote the cover story. She’s done a bang-up job of capturing who I am in the lengthy 3-page interview where I talk about how I got into food writing, how long it takes me to compose a blog post (now you’ll know why I can’t post everyday!), why I won’t accept restaurant freebies, and even what I do to stay fit.

The article also talks about the plans that I have for my DCF readers as the upcoming brand ambassador of Fully Booked.  (SO exciting, and November is the big-event-month to watch out for).

I’ve also written an article for this issue where I reveal:  “My Five Favorite Home Bakers, My Five Favorite Food Purveyors.”

All in all, I hope you’ll get yourself a copy of this issue, it’s an incredible read.  The Fully Booked Zine is available for FREE at all Fully Booked stores.

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  1. Bravo! Congratulations Lori…you look fabulous! Love the FB magazine 🙂 Looking forward to what else is in store for November (clues??) 🙂

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  6. Mam Lori, Paul Mondok really caught your best angle…medyo hawig kay Iwa Moto yung cover…of which my fellow lurkers will agree…hoping i could get a copy..Mam, wala bang .pdf file nito na downloadable for us away from home??

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  7. You clean up really good Lori! Very nice cover. Armed with your palate, wit, and with fashion sense to boot, you truly have what it takes to rock the world. Keep shinin!=)

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  10. I got the last copy at Fully Booked BHS yesterday 🙂 Yehey! The interview was well written and as your genuine passion (perhaps it’s more of a childlike giddiness) for food AND writing jumps out of the pages. I swear I could hear you swoon and giggle as I read the feature!

    So sad I already missed the Food Photography workshop and I will be missing out something in November 🙁

    Congrats on the feature my Foodie Idol!

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    • Didi-
      Your loyalty to DCF flatters and honors me. THANK YOU. I’ve been told that Yvette’s feature revealed a side of me that they’d never seen before; guess it’s what you saw too. Thanks again.

      –lori

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      • You know me…starstruck fan girl ;p

        I’m even interested to know what power circuit work out you do at home. I love food but I still want to be be healthy enough. If that is possible. I think it is.

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  11. just want to let you know ms lori that your mindful writing is very much appreciated. just because one doesn’t have an editor doesn’t mean a blog should be haphazardly written. your carefully selected prose reads like poetry at times 🙂

    now there’s more to look forward to november (being kicked off by halloween!)

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    • Thank you, Becky! I do my best with the writing. I’m quite the grammar geek. Hope you were able to get a copy of the mag.

      –lori

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  12. Must get to FB soon — this may be their most popular issue yet, so I wouldn’t want them to run out! Excited for November! 🙂

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    • Hi Katrina,
      I don’t know about the “most popular issue yet” but I definitely wouldn’t want YOU to not have a copy. Run, girl, run to Fully Booked! :p

      –lori

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  13. Congratulations, Lori! Thanks for giving me an excuse to visit Fully Booked; I’ve been staying out of it because I always end up buying something, and I already have more books than I can finish in this lifetime! Anyway, Shangri La branch then. LOVE the tiramisu from the cafe there. Congratulations again!

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    • Maro-
      I hear you! You don’t want to know how many books I’ve got waiting for me in my library. But don’t stay away from Fully Booked. Now you’ve got reason to go back :p The mag plus you’ve got to pick up the new Esquire cookbook. It’s my new favorite.

      –lori

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    • Aww Sandy,
      What a sweet comment to receive from you. Thank you! It’s been a while since I’ve heard from you. Hope you were able to get your copy this weekend.

      –lori

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  18. Just picked this up today. I enjoyed your interview. You’ve shared some wonderful insights that all aspiring food bloggers should take heart. Cheers!

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  19. Hi lori! I would just like to thank you for the kind words for LDV.. Just read it today .. Thanks also for the comments for improvement ..i run at the Fort almost every night and i see your ad at Fully Booked and have always wanted to meet you. . My sis is a chef and she’s a big fan of your blog. We hope you can visit us again soon 🙂

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