Almost a year ago, we lost a pillar in the food blogging community and many of us gathered together in a virtual memorial to remember Joan Hayes of Chocolate, Chocolate and More with recipes, memories, and plenty of chocolate.
This is the original post that I dedicated to Joan, but I wanted to share my friends’ memories of Joan with you as well.
Whether Joan touched your life physically, with a giant hug and unending laughter, or with a relationship forged online and just as real, she was a gift to all of us. My memories of her will forever be filled with laughter and joy.
This month we would have been celebrating Joan’s 50th birthday with her. So, in her memory, I am sharing these memories with you once more.
Gail – Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Lynne – Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Rebecca – Foodie with Family
Christi – Love from the Oven
Lynne – 365 Days of Baking
Meseidy – The Noshery
Melissa – Melissa’s Southern Kitchen
Amanda – I Am Baker
Rachel – Rachel Cooks
Melissa – Bless This Mess
Lori – Recipe Girl
Brooks – Recipe Boy
Brianne – Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Carolyn – All Day I Dream About Food
Nancy – The Bitter Side of Sweet
Barbara – Barbara Bakes
Erin – Dinners Dishes & Desserts
Aimee – Shugary Sweets
Lisa – Wine and Glue
Becca – It’s Yummi
Kayle – The Cooking Actress
Julianne – Beyond Frosting
Heidi – Foodie Crush
Amy – Very Culinary
Tonia – The Gunny Sack
Carrie – Frugal Foodie Mama
Erin – Texanerin
Zainab – Blahnik Baker
Cathy – Noble Pig
Rachel – Southern Fairytale
Sue – The View From Great Island
Cheryl – Tidy Mom
Katrina – In Katrina’s Kitchen
Sandy – Reluctant Entertainer
Lauren – Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Dorothy – Crazy for Crust
Meaghan – The Decorated Cookie
Anna – Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Audra – The Baker Chick
Nicole – Wonky Wonderful
Jocelyn – Grandbaby Cakes
Des – Life’s Ambrosia
Marly – Chopped Podcast
Jen – Yummy Healthy Easy
Amber – Food Fanatic
Trish – Mom on Timeout
Lindsay – Life, Love & Sugar
Aubrey – Real Housemoms
Holly – Spend with Pennies
Danielle – Hugs & Cookies
Cathy – Lemon Tree Dwelling
Emily – Grace and Good Eats
Heather – French Press
Peabody – Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
Kelly – Life Made Sweeter
Deborah – Taste and Tell
Ashton – Something Swanky
Allie – Baking A Moment
Crystal – Mrs. Happy Homemaker
Jocelyn – BruCrewLife
Alyssa – What’s Cooking Love
Julie – The Little Kitchen
Shanna – Pineapple and Coconut
Kirsten – Comfortably Domestic
Robin – Simply Southern Baking
Nikki – Chef In Training
Sara – My Imperfect Kitchen
Lyuba – Will Cook For Smiles
Samantha – Five Heart Home
Sara – Bitz & Giggles
Hayley – The Domestic Rebel
Kelley – The Grant Life
Jamie – I Heart Naptime
Kristen – Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker
Kelli – Yum Goggle
Monica – The Yummy Life
Kristen – Dine and Dish
Liz – That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Anita – Hungry Couple
Carrie – Frugal Foodie Mama
Lauren – Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Erin – Texanerin
Lynne – 365 Days of Baking
Miranda – Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Nancy – The Bitter Side of Sweet
Hayley – The Domestic Rebel
Brianne – Cupcakes and Kale Chips
If you have written a blog post dedicated to Joan and I missed it in this list, please email me a link and I will add it to the list. She was precious to all of us and I’d love to include all of our shared memories here.
You will find the hashtag #chocolateforjoan all over the internet and you can go directly to it with these links for Instagram and Twitter.
Share some chocolate with a friend and make some new memories today. Joan would have wanted us to do that.
Nancy Piran says
So many great memories in all of these post! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa @ Bless This Mess says
It's fun to see it all in one place. She was a loved lady.
Tom Sproull says
Loved all of Joan's recipes. Never missed a post. Glad the torch will be continued.
oldtimecook says
thoughts and prayers to Joan and her family(s) that are grieving the loss of a great person. May she rest easy with all those who's lives were dedicated to the art(s) of the food world.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
An amazing testament to the love she gave to so many. Thank you, Mary
KENTUCKY LADY 717 says
So so sorry to hear about Joan….I think I belong to her blog too….I belong to so many….not sure if I belong to yours's or not, but I did sign up again in case I haven't….. I am sure this was such a shock to everyone…..she was so young…..but I will continue to use her blog and thanks for posting this about her…..
Sue/the view from great island says
I've said it before but it bears repeating, Mary you embody Joan's spirit more than anyone else I know, <3
Mary says
You've made me cry all over again, Sue. Thank you so much for those words. She will continue to be my inspiration. Her generosity and kindness was evident to everyone who knew her.
Cfrosty says
Sending prayers and condolences to her family and friends. Such a shock to read this. I have really enjoyed her blog. Looking forward to seeing it carried on. Thank you! Carrie
Beverley says
what a beautiful to an amazing lady by so many lives she touched ..thank you for listing them Mary now I can visit all the wonderful blogs who adored Joan and her blog. Thank you xoxo
The blue Collection says
I like reading through an article that can make people think. Also, thank you for permitting me to comment!