I made it! A whole year!

Well, I'm a few days late on my blogiversary. I was happily climbing pyramids and noshing away on mole covered enchiladas in Mexico City. But I'm happy to celebrate with all of you now!

Apparently I started this little project on January 3rd of last year. It's been any amazing journey of self discovery, culinary adventure, mishaps, and good fun.

There's been great immediate success - like conquering Steamed Pork Dumplings  

And some pretty epic failure-turned-success - like the ripped and torn butter puff pastry that turned into these amazing Kouign Amann

The 4 that looked weird and had to be, um, "disposed of" were incredibly tasty. 

Note to self. Make these again soon. 

Then there were the recipes that truly did fail, and are slated for further research and development.... I've got to figure out a better way to do scotch eggs. My current method is just not good enough. 

I've been inspired by an amazing group of bloggers: Joy the Baker, Deb of Smitten Kitchen, Sydney of Crepes of Wrath, Jessica of How Sweet, and a whole host of others. 
 
And there's a whole host of delightful-looking things I've seen around the interwebs that I can't wait to try. 

Portobello Wellingtons,  Dutch Babies, DIY Chai Lattes, Blood Orange Panna Cotta, Bourbon Peach Brown Sugar Ice Cream

Just to name a few. 

Here's my top 9 posts (as decided by you, the people):

1. Man-Bait Malt
2.Chili Colorado
3. Minty Oreo Marscapone Cookies
4. Caramel Apple Handpies
5. Alfajores
6. Cream Puffs with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
7. Steamed Pork Dumplings
8. California King's Cake
9. Chocolate Covered Spicemallows



Here's to many more in 2013!