This post is about a name. A new one. About why my blog used to be called Looking for Delights, why that never quite fit, and how Planty Delights finally came into being - along with everything this name stands for.
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"The blog has a new name!"
I've been looking forward to saying that sentence for a very long time.
Why I Changed the Blog Name
I knew from the very beginning that Looking for Delights was just a stopgap. When I started the blog, the final name simply didn't want to reveal itself to me yet.
The naked truth is this: all my favorite name ideas were already taken. And the second favorite. And the third. And the tenth. After yet another disappointing domain check, I gave up on name guessing and settled for a compromise: Looking for Delights.
It was a bit bulky, a bit highbrow, and definitely too verb-heavy. But it contained "delights," one of my favorite words in English. Most importantly, the domain was available.
About three years later, the blog and I had grown into each other. I knew its character, its core topics, and what truly mattered to it. And one day, just like that, the new name appeared: Planty Delights.
"Yes. That's it," was my very first thought.
It immediately felt right.
How the Name Planty Delights Was Born
Well, the story isn't so short, of course. I didn't have a sudden flash of genius while doing the dishes, or the laundry, or whatever other mundane activity you can think of. One fine day I decided to sit down with pen and paper and to not move until the right name showed up.
I was on holidays in Italy, on a beautiful terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, and the southern tip of Switzerland. Yellow butterflies dancing in the air. An Aperol Spritz patiently waiting on the table.
Ha! You bought into the butterflies and the Aperol? Sorry, pure legend. But feel free to pass that version on. (The terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore is real, though. See photo above.)
After some daydreaming and serious brainstorming, about fifteen name ideas scribbled onto a piece of paper: Planty Delights was born.
Then came the doubt. Is "planty" even a real English word?
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: no.
"It won't work," said my logical side.
"Make it up," replied my rebellious one.
When in doubt, I try to go with that one.
What "Planty Delights" Means to Me
Once I had a name that felt right (and passed the domain check), the story could have ended there.. But if your logical side is asking for more explanation, here it is.
- I know that "planty" isn't a real English word. To me, it's a playful way of turning plant into an adjective, and a nod to the heart of this blog: plant-based recipes.
- At the same time, "planty" sounds like "plenty."
Plenty of delights.
Joie de vivre. Finding joy in small, everyday moments. That spirit runs through everything I share here.
- There's also plan delights hidden inside Plan(ty) Delights. A reminder that happiness isn't just something that happens to us. We can choose it, practice it, and get better at it over time. And yes, planning a trip and travelling can be part of it. 🙂
- And finally, there's planet delights. Sustainability, care for our environment, and eco living are just as much part of this space as food is.
And, last but not least: I simply love how the name sounds.
Say it with me: Planty Delights, Planty Delights, Planty Delights.
One more thing...
If you happen to know someone at the dictionary, feel free to ask them to officially add the word planty to the English language.
Planty Delights is still about food, but also about joy, sustainability, curiosity, and choosing a more thoughtful way of living.
The name has changed. The heart of the blog hasn't.
I wish you planty of delights in your life ... and with Planty Delights,
Ramona
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