About.
I’m Dana..
From the Homepage, you probably figured what all this is about so here’s the behind-the-scenes:
I call my blog I’ve Got Cake because I truly believe that like Cake & Ice-cream, good Food & great Style should go hand in hand even though truthfully, my closet will always be a work-in-progress.
I’ve learned that I am a minimalist when it comes to my style.
I find that I lean towards simple pieces that would contrast each other when combined and I have absolutely no shame in saying that I troll other blogs for inspiration.
But now cooking, cooking seems to come naturally to me.
I know simple ingredients can create remarkable meals, the same way I know healthy food and flavor still go together, and you don’t need to put in tons of time or tons of butter to get either one.
I started this blog because I can’t let myself get too comfortable at where I am and what I’m good at.
Because we both know, there’s always gonna be room to climb a little higher, do a little more, get a little better…you know the the drill.
And it’s so much harder to give up trying in front of others.
So never fail to evolve your style and never fail to eat well.
PS
I curse a lot.
Soooo unladylike, I know, but the food makes it worth your time so…. you know…. gimme a shot here.
And if you’re new to blogging, I’m working on this Blogger Tips page that you might find helpful in figuring out all those little unwritten rules of blogging.
Hi! Thanks for liking a couple of my first posts 🙂 I’m new to the blogging world and I really appreciate you popping by my website! Also I’ve had a little read of your Blogger Tips page and this was really useful, so thanks again.
Aw, you’re so very welcome!!
And if you need any help down the line or have any questions, feel free to reach out 🙂
Have a great weekend!!
Thanks Dana, that’s very kind of you! I hope you have a nice weekend too 🙂
Hi Dana, just came across your blog and I was just smiling going through your blogpost. You have a great and infectious personality, keep doing what you do gurl.
Awww thank you!!
This is such an awesome compliment, thank you!!
You’re very welcome.
Thanks for visiting my blog. Hope you try the quinoa tomato pulav and let me know how you like it!
https://poonamallee.wordpress.com/
Thank you and whenever I make it, I will most definitely let you know!
Thanks a lot for visiting my blog pretty lady! You’ve got an awesome blog!!!
Why thank you!!!
And I intend to keep checking back on you😊😊
HI! I am so happy to have found your blog!! 🙂 I am a lover of all food Nom Nom Nom!! and I love fashion!! Looks like we are a perfect match!! 🙂
Oh how cool!!
I’ll be sure to check out your blog then, thank you for take the time to stop by mine 🙂
xx
Thanks for stopping by, love your blog, my favourite fresh approach to recipes and eating. And your wise words on blogging rang so many bells. Hope your winter is beginning to let up, here on the coast we have just had rain, sleet and strong winds.
Hi Susan,
Winter is kicking our ass over here but 3 more weeks till spring and we stand anxiously ready 😊
Thank you for stopping by my blog and taking the time to comment, I’ll be sure to keep checking in on your blog as well 😁💜
Awesome blog – great language style! I can really see you personality shining through!
Thank you so much!
I get by 🙂
Hope you have a great weekend!
xx
love the picture! Great blog
Thank you!
xx
Awesome blog you’ve got here! Food and style- great combo. I’ll be checking in every so often! Oh, and thanks for stopping by my post. Hope you enjoyed visually digesting those cinnamon rolls!
Thank you too for stopping by Alicia 🙂
xx
Hi! Thanks for liking my post on slow cooking, am loving your blog. I have just read the tips for how to be a better blogger – clearly I have some work to do! I am going to continue browsing. Sophie
Hey Sophie,
I should be thanking you for taking the time to return the visit and stay a while 🙂
Happy reading lovey 🙂
xx
great blog!!!!!
Thank you ❤❤❤
Thank you for visiting my “Homemade Japanese Food” site and liking the “Japanese Wheat Noodle” recipe!
Thank you for making that awesomeness!!
Keep up the wonderful work 🙂
Hey! You have very beautiful and interesting blog! I like fashion too because I’m a model)
That’s great!
Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Hope you had a great weekend!
xx
Hi Dana, Happy to inform you about nominating you for The Versatile Blogger Award for your amazing blog and charismatic personality! Happy blogging gorgeous!!!
https://savourexoticwithsari.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you Sari for the nomination love!!
This made my day 🙂
Thank you for checking out my new little blog, Dana! I am already in love with what I see here, and I can’t wait to try out some of your recipes. The barley salad looks so yummy!
Thank YOU for stopping by and sharing the love right back 🙂
Keep up the great work with your blog!
HI, Dana. Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking something. I am enjoying my visit to yours.
Thank you too Tony for returning the visit.
Enjoy your stay 🙂
Hi Dana! Wonderful blog 🙂 I am a big foodie 🙂 would definitly try the recipes:)
Salads look amazing and yum yum
Happy to follow 🙂
http://www.stylepeaks.com
Thank you so much and thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave such a nice comment.
Hope you have a great day
xoxox
Dope blog 🙂
Thanks!
🙂 🙂
Hi Dana!
Thanks for visiting my page. Loved your page and followed it! Can I ask for a shout on your page please? I’m a new blogger. I’d appreciate the support! thanks! you’re amazing!
Hi everyone,
Give a big welcome to Aislinn!
Aislinn, welcome to the blog world and thank you for visiting my blog love 🙂
Thank you Dana! ❤
Hi Dana, thanks for viewing my blog. I like what you’re doing here, very visual and also informative with your own style. Hope to see you on my blog in the future. Cheers Tom
Hey Tom,
Thanks for the love, I’ll definitely be keeping you in my vista.
🙂
Hello!
I’ve nominated you for the STARLIGHT Blogger Award and hope you accept the nomination 🙂
https://margherita24.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=3165&action=edit&postpost=v2
Have a great Wednesday (it’s my favourite day!)
Marghe
Aww snap!
Thanks Marghe, I really appreciate this!
xxoo
Hi! I just want you to know that I love your blog and have nominated you for the Creative Blogger Award! Please check out my post https://cookingwithpree.wordpress.com/2015/08/03/creative-blogger-award/
Whaaaaaat!!
Thank you so much, that is awesome!!!
❤ ❤
Hi Dana, thank you so much for the ‘like’ on my Dark Almond Chocolate and Kahlua Frozen Mousse.
You have such an interesting site and really am enjoying going through your blogs. Have a great day.
Thank YOU for swinging by my blog in turn!
Your description of the Chocolate Mouse was terrific and your love for it was very evident, it was a great read!
Thanks again for visiting my blog and hope you’re having a nice week 🙂
Thanks so much for popping by and liking my blog. It gives me the motivation to keep going. Loved your ‘How to be a Better Blogger’ page. There are definitely are a few things I need to think about after reading it. x
Definitely keep going, you’re doing a great job and you definitely have my attention 🙂
xoxo
I adore your blog… That being said, I felt compelled to nominate you for the “Sunshine Blogger Award”. So… I presume you can put this on the shelf with the rest of your accolades!
Yaaaay meeee!!
Thank you so much Shun!
Thanks so much for recently stopping by my blog! I appreciate it. I love good food, too, and look forward to seeing your recipes. Best wishes to you in your cooking and blogging!
Thank you so much for the well wishes and support!
Keep making beautiful food 🙂
xx
Hey Dana, thanks for the ‘likes’ on several of my recipes. I am now following your blog, I love your posts, and love your writing. Definitely will be trying out your recipes 🙂 . Looking forward to your posts. Have a good weekend.
Hey Lynne,
Thank you too for stopping by my blog, I’m so glad you like it!
Hope you had a nice weekend, keep posting those great recipes 🙂
xx
I found your blog cause you found mine (thank you ^_^) and I must say I enjoy your rants, recipes, and photos – cursing and all! Keep it up! =D
Victoria
http://chicvic.com
Hahaha, thank you, this is such a dope comment, thank you!!
❤
Hahahaha! I am pleased to meet you Dana. 🙂
As I am you Nedoux!
Thank you for stopping and leaving such a beautiful comment 🙂
Hope you had a nice weekend!
xx
You are most welcome, your blog is refreshingly different.
Yeah, the weekend was great. 🙂
Have a lovely week!
I love your blog 🙂 It’s so authentic and full of style, both in the photos and how you write. I also appreciate the blogging tips for new bloggers 😃
Aw Natalie!
Thank you so much for this lovely comment. It really helps keep me on track when I get blogger fatigue, so thank you for the oomph!
Have a lovely weekend babe!
xx
I’m so happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy your weekend too!
Thank you for visiting my blog and liking the post! (=^▽^=)
Hey Tho,
Thank you too for stopping by and returning the favor. Keep up the great food!
Thank you! So do you ❤ I’ve been loyal with Foodspotting for several years and never tried Tastespotting. How is it? Fun and easy to use?
Oh interesting!
I’ve never even heard of Foodspotting but now I’m gonna look into it.
Tastespotting is kinda tricky. They’re very selective about which pictures you submit are eligible to be featured but the overall process of submitting a picture is very easy.
Just make sure that it’s veerrryyyyyyy good quality because in a lot of instances, when you submit a picture, they’ll have you crop it.
If it’s not decent quality, it’ll look very blurry and they probably won’t accept it.
Fancy pants, I know, but it’s worth it to get your culinary work published there.
It does a great job of driving traffic to your blog!
xo
Foodspotting is a place of foodies (Foursquare+Yelp). Pictures can be good or so so but it has quite strong community which leads to actual Foodspotting meetups, as a big or small group. I myself have met many Foodspotters when they travel to Hanoi .
Tastespotting sounds what I need for my blog, I will give it a try. Thanks!
Ohh nice!
Good to know, thank you so much for telling me about it!
Hey, thanks for stopping by and liking my post about Victoria Sandwich Cake! I really appreciate that! I like the sound of your Quinoa Coated Chicken so will have to try that out! Best Regards
http://www.gingerandcream.wordpress.com
Thank you too for returning the love 🙂
Keep making those delicious recipes and I’ll keep liking them, haha
Hi Dana! Thanks so much for dropping by and liking an article. Love love love your style. 😀
Aw thank you so much!!
Hope you’ve had a great week so far!
xo
Dana,
Thanks for liking my recent recipe blog for Taco Soup at my site, BigSisterKnows.com. I really like the way you’ve combined food and fashion here. We’ve gotta eat, and we’ve gotta wear clothes – we may as well make it interesting, right?
May God bless you in your endeavors –
Ashley
Ashley, thank you SO much for such a beautiful comment!
Those kind words mean a lot to me, thank you!
And keep creating those beautiful posts 🙂
xo
Hey Dana, Just wanted to say Thank You for following my blog. It truly is appreciated, and so awesome to have you as a follower. Can’t wait to hear about your NYE 🙂 Take care x
It is my pleasure to follow you Lynne, my pleasure ❤ ❤
So …. wow, I love the blog. Your pictures are amazing…. I may become a blog stalker. Thank you for finding my blog and giving the opportunity to find yours. Great stuff.
XoXo
Ana
http://urnaturallysimple.com
Aww thank you Ana!!
This is such a lovely comment, stalking and all!
I’ll be sue to keep my eye on your blog babe, really enjoyed your latest rant about trends and dressing your age.
Brilliant!
Hello lovely, I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog award – http://justbeingjulz.com/2016/01/19/one-lovely-blog-award-x2/
Holy moly, thank you!!!
Thank you so much 😀 😀
Glad to chance upon your blog! Imma definitely going to follow this beautiful site. Thanks for sharing so much! (; Cheerios!
Thank YOU for finding me!!
xxoo
Youre so funny 😭😭😭😭👌🏽
Thank you!
😀 😀
Thanks so much for the visit today! 🙂
Hey Vanessa!
Thank you too for swinging by mine as well, I hope you have a lovely week 🙂
xo
Love your blog and the way you show outfits & deli food ❤
You’re so sweet, thank you beautiful ❤❤
Dana, I hope you get this….You know I love your blog, well I have nominated you for the Infinity Dreams Award. I would love it if you accepted. Please check out my blog for the details. https://lynnesrecipetrails.com/2016/04/01/the-infinity-dreams-award-and-blogger-recognition-award/
Thanks my friend ❤
Thank youuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!
Thanks for dropping by! Totally jealous that cooking comes naturally to you!
Aww thanks Esther!
xoxo
Hey, I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award! Go check my latest Post to see what it’s all about!
eating2016.wordpress.com
Alright!!!
Thank you so much!!
❤
Hi!
I just want to thank you for taking the time to like my post! I’m a newbie and your tips page really help me, I’m mean reaaaallllyyyyy helped me!
Thanks again
P.S: I just did my about me section 🙈🙈
Franky
Hahah, my pleasure Franky!
Yaaayyyyyyyy to the About Me section!!!
Mahalo, thanks for stopping by my blog
https://mykitcheninthemiddleofthedesert.wordpress.com/
I hope that I see you around more often, and no, I don’t mind
gals who curse 😉 I did that ALOT when I was younger …
ALOHA!
Auntie Doni
Hey Auntie Doni!!
Thank you for the lovely comment, I’d be happy to continue showing love to your blog 🙂
xxooo
Thank you for liking my ‘Buda Trip: Part 3 | Overview Park in Quezon, Bukidnon’ post. Keep on posting Dana! 😉
Thank you lady love ❤ ❤ ❤
Dana, thanks for liking my Koube in Beet Soup post. You have a unique delivery and an interesting blog.
Thank you kindly 🙂
Keep doing what you’re doing too, me likeee!
Hi Dana! Happy to have found your blog! I love the layout, the style the content…everything! I’ve read some of your posts and I can’t wait to read more! Looking forward to following you and trying your recipes! 🙂
Lisa | http://www.fromdreamtoplan.net/
Aww Lisa!!
Thanks girl, that really means a lot!!
Hope you’re having a lovely weekend ❤
My pleasure! 🙂
Love your blog! I just looked at a few of your posts …. and I love your photos, your writing and your style!!!
thank you thank you thank you!!