I have to say 2012 rocked. Except when it was kicking my ass. Which it did a lot of. But I wouldn't trade any of those lessons learned for anything in the world. You can never grow and learn if you don't have obstacles and challenges in life. Going through the hard stuff makes you appreciate the good stuff more. It also makes you grateful for the little things in life. So any lesson I was taught I am grateful for, it's brought me to the place I need to be. Moving forward, learning, and growing. It's what life is all about. Well, that and chocolate of course.Â
And let's just say it, there's been a lot of chocolate this year. Lots of turtle recipes. Lots of pizza recipes. And lots of krispie treats. I'm nothing if not a little predictable. But why mess with a good thing. All those things make me happy. I'm a firm believer in finding your happiness in life.
I've learned that blogging makes me happy. I really love the heck out of it. There is nothing I enjoy more than getting in the kitchen to experiment and play with recipes. It gives me so much joy in my life. Meeting new people, making connections with people with a shared passion, feeling like I'm not completely insane for being able to talk about olive oil for an hour. These little perks make this so worthwhile. It's the people who read day in and day out that keep me going, keep me baking and cooking. So thank you to all of you who made 2012 the year I found my passion in life. You are such a big part of this blog and why I love this job so much.
It's funny when you make something, you can never predict what will be a hit with readers and what will not. It's a total mystery to me what makes one thing stand out to you all more than other things. There are posts you all dig that I wasn't sure I should post. There are posts I loved that no one really read. You just never know when it comes to recipes. All I can do is cook what we love and hope you love it too. In 2012 you loved sugar. Lots and lots of sugar. Here's your faves for the year according to google analytics. Enjoy this blast from the past.
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Trix Krispies- the post I love to hate. Only due to the large number of people who stole the photo!
Cherry Danish Dessert- I did this as a guest post for Donna at Cookistry!
Old Fashioned Pink Popcorn- I have to say I love that you love this one. It's a personal fave of mine too!
Apple Pies in Jars- this recipe was so much fun to do. They freeze so well too!
Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread- I loved this bread WAY too much.
Thick Oreo Milkshake- this one still surprises me. Although it is dang good!
Panzerotti aka Deep Fried Pizza- I love this post. It has step by step pics with mini-me tossing dough and making the panzerotti. So it's a fave of mine as well!
Mini Meyer Lemon Meringue Tarts- loved these. This was part of BDTK where I interviewed Domestic Fits and made her lemon tarts!
Lasagna Soup - this one is recent and oh so good. If you haven't made it yet you should try this out!
Lemon IceBox Pie - such a refreshing and easy recipe. Plus it's just cute.
I hope you continue on this crazy ride with me in 2013. I look forward to sharing more recipes and more of my life with you. Thank you all so much for reading and taking time out of your lives to stop in and say hello. It means so much to me that you all dig what I'm up to.
Happy New Year!
Toodles and smoochies! xxÂ
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen
Happy New Year, Kim, and what a great foodie year you've had. I think my favourite was the apple pie in a jar. Wishing you and yours the very best for 2013, Hester x
Carolyn
Oh, I am VERY taken with the cherry danish dessert!
adam @unorthodoxepicure
Want to know why I don't make New Year's resolutions? It's your Panzerotti. Happy 2013!
Kim Bee
I cannot stop laughing. Happy New Year Adam. So glad I met you. Love your sense of humour.
Deborah
I wouldn't even know where to start - they all look so good!!
shannon @ a periodic table
it was a good year for us, right? right! You made an appearance in both my everyday life (with the trix krispies) and my wee one's birthday party (with the old fashioned pink popcorn.) I loved them both, and i daresay i'd love each and every recipe in this top 10. 🙂 happy new year, kim!
Dara
What a delicious year! I am so in love with those Trix Krispies. Reminds me of childhood.
Aurora Importing
Wow, looking at this post I am surprised I didn't gain 50 pounds during 2012... it all looks so good!!!!
I think panzerotti and lasagna soup are my favourites out of this collection 🙂
katie
Happy New Year! Loving the apple pies in a jar!
mjskit
Happy New Year!!!! Looking at your collection here, I would say that you definitely have a sweet tooth! 🙂 What a sweet collection!
Frank @ Kraemers Culinary Blog
I'm happy for you to have such a great year. I always enjoy your posts they are so delightful. I wish you a happy New Year.
Kristen
Here's to an awesome 2013. I hope we can get together at at least one conference this year!
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen
I'll take one of each please! I'm so glad you survived 2012 and I look forward to seeing what you've got in store for us all this year 🙂
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
Happy New Year! So so many amazing recipes 🙂
Colleen,The Smart Cookie Cook
Lots of chocolate and lots of pizza is certainly not a problem in my book! I think my favorite from these ten was that decadent deep fried pizza. Yum!
Magic of Spice
What a fantastic year in food! Happy 2013...looking forward to much more 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook
I love chocolate and turtle recipes you make and I had really enjoyed your posts last year. Can't wait to see what you are going to share this year! 🙂
Meghan
What a great round-up, Kim!! I see that lasagna soup happening in my future!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with this year! xoxo