Here's our special birthday interview with our most loyal player! Are you curious to know her story?
Then read their interview!
💫 (Spoiler: it's going to be very interesting!)
❓ Please introduce yourself (where are you from, something about hobbies & occupation, any other information you'd like to share with us).
👩🍳Ok, so my name is Jackie, I am originally from Oxford in England, but for the last 6 years I have lived on the beautiful north coast of Antrim in Northern Ireland. I work a full-time job as an accountant and apart from CD I enjoy physical cooking, football (soccer) and relaxing with my partner and dog.
❓ How long have you been playing Cooking Diary?
👩🍳I have been playing CD for almost 4 years now. That time has passed so quickly.
❓ Do you remember how you first discovered Cooking Diary? Is there an interesting story behind it, by any chance?
👩🍳I first discovered CD by chance—I was looking through the App Store for something new to try and thought I would give it a go—one of the best decisions I have made.
❓ What keeps you playing Cooking Diary? What do you like the most about the game?
👩🍳Like many others, I have become somewhat addicted to CD, getting engrossed in the storylines, but even more because I enjoy the challenges and the ever-changing levels.
❓ The game itself changed a lot in the 4 years since it was released! How did your life change during the same period?
👩🍳During the last 4 years we have of course all gone through the worldwide pandemic, and I have to say that CD was a lifeline in that it enabled people to keep in contact during the dark days of lockdown and also to enjoy a group activity. Thankfully we have all come out the other side now, but CD is still an important part of my day.
❓ Are you currently in the guild? Have you changed your guild during these 4 years? Do you have any special memories connected to your guilds?
👩🍳Over the 4 years I have been in a few guilds, mostly trying to find the one that best suited me and was a good fit. I have found a guild to call home now, and a number of us met through previous guilds and have stayed in regular contact until coming back together as Llamas.
❓ Have you found friends while playing Cooking Diary? If yes, please tell us about how you met them!
👩🍳 I have a number of memories from the 4 years, some bad, but on the whole good memories and also I have been lucky enough to 'meet' a couple of people who I can truly call friends. One in particular is Amanda Jayne Charles, who I am in my current guild with. She is kind, generous and an all-round nice person. We talk on the phone a couple of times a week already.
❓ Do you have any favorite characters in the game? Does any of the characters remind you of someone from your social circle, maybe friends or family?
👩🍳With regard to the characters, I don't know if I have a real favourite but I am sure that there are characteristics many of them have that we can all recognise from people in our real lives.
I do have a soft spot for Creighton because, although he is irritating, you kinda feel sorry for him. It's like he uses all that arrogance to hide his true personality.
❓ How many hours non-stop did you play the game in one day? Tell us about your personal record!
👩🍳I generally spend about 4 or 5 hrs on the game daily, but this is usually spaced out due to work and family commitments. I have been known to more than double that on a weekend though.
❓ What in your opinion is your biggest achievement in the game?
👩🍳I think my biggest achievement in the game is growth and learning, but maybe stamina also.
We all start out not knowing much, but as you move through the districts you learn about strategy and time management—two things that are transferable skills to other areas in life.
🤗 Meet the second guest of our special Birthday Interview!
✏️ Please introduce yourself (where are you from, something about hobbies & occupation, any other information you'd like to share with us).
👩🍳 My name is Beverlee Kaster, living in O'Fallon, Missouri. I have way too many hobbies to list them all, with camping, Cooking Diary, and hiking being my favorites.
✏️ How long have you been playing Cooking Diary?
👩🍳 I have been playing CD since Oct 5, 2018.
✏️ Do you remember how you first discovered Cooking Diary? Is there an interesting story behind it, by any chance?
👩🍳 It was one of the first games that I ever downloaded on my phone; never wanting to delete it or not play. At the time, my mother was sick and CD helped occupy my mind. CD has become a constant in my life these past 4+ years and I truly appreciate it. When my mother died, Cooking Diary helped ease my pain; I played every day, many, many times during the day. It was a relief.
✏️ What keeps you playing Cooking Diary? What do you like the most about the game?
👩🍳 I have continued to play daily, looking forward to it. I love, love, love the Food Truck. I hate the acrobat.
✏️ Are you currently in the guild? Have you changed your guild during these 4 years? Do you have any special memories connected to your guilds?
👩🍳 I am in the Cooking Family guild, which I got in shortly after I started playing. I have become friends with many of the people in my guild, and look forward to corresponding with them everyday.
✏️ Do you have any favorite characters in the game? Does any of the characters remind you of someone from your social circle, maybe friends or family?
👩🍳 It is hard to pick a favorite character; every one of them has qualities that I like. I guess Johnny would be my favorite. He reminds me of my son. Learning to cook and explore the kitchen.
✏️ How many hours non-stop did you play the game in one day? Tell us about your personal record!
👩🍳 I played for 5 hours nonstop at one point. I could not stop playing. It was so much fun. I have won a few of the challenges and contests.
✏️ What in your opinion is the biggest improvement in the game?
👩🍳 I think one of the greatest improvements to the game was the addition of the map. That saved time and it became so much easier to find out where you stand in each restaurant.
✏️ What kind of player do you think you are? Do you focus on gameplay? Or maybe you prefer the storyline or like to collect outfits and pets?
👩🍳 I am a very strong player, currently in the latest district. I have taken the top position in the majority of the restaurants. (In a few, like Friendly Taco, I will never reach the top). I love the storyline, the outfits, and the accessories. The pets seem silly, but they certainly are cute. I personally have 1 puppy, Cooper, and 1 cat, Carl. We lost our old dog, Charlie, last week. He was a wonderful dog.
✏️ We're very sorry to hear that. As a Cooking Diary PRO do you have any advice for newbies?
👩🍳 As a CD pro, I wish I had finished every restaurant in each district before moving on. It is more difficult to come back later. Use your rubies wisely. If you make any purchases, buy the Food Truck and the Path to Glory. Those purchases will help along the way.
Have fun and enjoy Cooking Diary.
This is by far the best game to play.