Even though I generally want to look forwards rather of backwards, it seems that a top ten list for 2009 recipes is needed, nay, REQUIRED, to be considered a true food blogger… wouldn’t you say?
So, here’s what you “voted” (determined by total hits per recipe) for the Top Ten Kitchenette Posts of 2009.
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4. Zucchini and Summer Squash Pickles
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6. Acini di Pepe with Spinach, Garlic, and Scallions
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7. Vanilla and Ganache Macarons
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I have to say, one of the highlights of 2009 for me was starting this blog. I started the blog just to have something share with the world, and I love getting comments from people. Getting comments on the blog is one of the highlights of my day, honestly. I”ve been known to let a “squee” fly when I get an email on my Crackberry saying that I got a new comment (and Mr. Kitchenette has been known to look at me like I have a third eye when said squee-fest happens.)
I’ve shared a lot of fun recipes in 2009, but I’m really looking forward to 2010. I’ve got some fun goals for the year, including:
- Baking bread from scratch (a carry-over goal from the start of the blog in May, so I’ve still got 4 months to do this one)
- Learning to hot-water-bath can jams, pickles, and preserves (check; I’m participating in the Can Jam)
- Eat more locally and organically, and from our own garden (in process;
- and personally, taking more pictures of me, Mr. Kitchenette, and our life together (check; Project365 in progress)
So, here’s to lots more exciting stories and recipes to come in 2010! Thanks for stopping by the Kitchenette and I hope your new year is filled with happiness and excitement!
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I saw that you were in Project365 this year too. Its such fun I’m in my 4th year.
Happy 2010! I have enjoyed many of your 2009 recipes and am looking forward to reading your blog in 2010. I absolutely love the photo of the red onion! It is fantastic.
Yay #7!
Also, I baked a loaf of bread on Sunday from scratch. It’s easy, just requires that you have about a half of a day with nothing to do but wait for it to rise (which of course we know I have a half a day free, since I barely ever work)
Carter, I just wanted to let you know that I always read new posts to your blog. Your energy and passion for food is so inspiring! Awhile back you wrote about how you would love nothing more than to live in the country and homestead. I had to laugh because it is what Jon and I always talk about. We are still following the military life…they still have a couple years hold on us, but we managed to find a really old farmhouse in the country in New York to live in right now and there is something so fitting about cooking and baking from scratch when you live in the country. I think that you and I have so much in common now (well, I suppose we always did…but we are both into eating organic, buying local, etc) Anyway, I would love to catch up sometime. Keep doing what you’re, I love your blog!
Love,
Jill Shaver (Coderre) from GWU
all of this looks redonkulously yummy. zucchini and summer squash pickles?! HECK YEA! and the hot pockets still kill me.
happy cooking in the new year!
I agree with Rachelle, bread is easy, the rising time is the hard part. It’s fun to experiment with different kinds of flour and flavorful additions.
The Hot Pockets are WIN for sure.
Hi! I wanted to let you know I made the “magical spicy pinto beans” on Sunday. They are TRULY magical. Very tasty. I have passed the recipe along to several friends. I can’t wait to hear their verdict! Good luck with the bread baking.
Yay! I’m so glad someone else understands how MAGICAL those beans really are.
MMmmm yum! What great recipes!
Can’t wait to see what you make for the CanJam!