Terrific Twos

Two years ago, I wrote my first post here.

Two years ago, I had no idea what would happen with this blog, where it would go, or where it would take me.

And two years later, I am so happy and feel extremely blessed to be where I am.

I have a creative outlet.

I’ve made friends with people all over the country – real friends that share my interests and passions.

I’m cooking and baking more than ever and loving every minute.

Thank you – to every one of you.

Thank you for reading and for sharing. 

Thanks for pushing me to do more, to cook more, to write more, to read more, to bake more, to share more. I have a feeling things will just keep getting more interesting with this blog, and I’m so happy to be able to share it with you.

Here’s to some of my favorite moments of this past year and to an even better year to come.

– Traveled to Spain with my family, had some incredible and moving days, ate Paella by the Mediterranean, and saw the most amazing market

– Had a girls weekend with my mom and sister

– Celebrated 6 years of marriage

Turned 27

– Ate vegan for the month of June and made the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had

– Worked with a pastry chef for a day and made chocolate espresso cups

Summer trip to Honduras

Reaching a goal of raising $1,000 for Jovenes!

Having surgery

Finding + buying our first house

– Trying Zumba for the first time and being sore for an entire week

Being published for the first time

Having the best meal of my life at the Celebrity Chef Tour dinner

In all honesty, much more happened this past year than I thought! I’m thrilled to have these experiences documented – that’s something that wouldn’t have happened without this little ole’ blog.

And as for recipes, these are my personal favorites from this past year.

I had fun making them and eating them, but most of all, I truly enjoyed sharing them with you.

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Vegan Frozen Cookie Dough Balls

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Gingered Applesauce Cake with Dark Chocolate

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Mint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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Vegan Molasses Cream Pie Cookies

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Sourdough Pancakes, which I haven’t made in a long time.

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S’mores Brownies

And…while we’re at it…

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S’mores Cups

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Pumpkin Chocolate Pecan Scones

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Maple Apple Walnut Bread

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Carrot Cake Bread Pudding

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Homemade Greek Yogurt (from scratch!)

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Nutella Marbled Banana Bread

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Fried Morels for the first time

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Peach Blackberry Crisp

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Yup. Almost all of those are desserts.

I guess you know where my heart lies.

I was born with a sweet tooth that’s been passed down in my family for generations. There’s no getting away from it, so I’m embracing it and just trying to make healthier version of my childhood favorites.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making the past two years some of the best years I’ve had.

Here’s to another year of good eating!

42 comments

  1. Happy Blogoversy, Brandi!! I can’t believe it has been 2 years, time really flies, huh?

  2. Two years! Congrats! I hope you enjoy your third just as much! :)

    Happy weekend, my dear!

  3. Congrats on the two years!! Your blog is wonderful. I really enjoy reading it :)

  4. Happy 2 years!! I’m a sweet-aholic, too. And I’m proud of it! :)

  5. Happy blogiversary! I love your recipes, and your blog! Here’s to another 2+ years!

  6. Happy 2 years! I love your blog–you’re so down to earth and the recipes are fabulous :)

  7. What a fabulous 2 years you’ve had!! Here’s to many many more :)

  8. Happy 2 years!! I can’t wait to see what fabulous recipes you come up with in the next 2 years!

  9. Happy Blogiversary!!

  10. Happy blogiversary! I enjoy all of your posts. Your recipes are always inventive and picture perfect. I can’t wait to see what the next years hold.

  11. Happy Blogiversary!

    I haven’t read from the very begining, but I’ve loved you blog from the minute I found it :)

  12. Congrats on the 2 years my dear! :) I love reading all your posts, and your recipes are always insanely gorgeous! :)

  13. Congrats on your anniversary, and thanks for sharing with us! I found you through a WW thread, and have been hooked ever since. I love reading your posts and have used some of your recipes to help me with my weight loss. I always enjoy seeing what you are up to. I’m intersted to see what your next year brings you, and wish you all the best!

  14. Yay for 2 years! Your treats make me so hungry, looks amazing!

  15. Lots of great looking food! I just found your blog, but I look forward to reading more :)

  16. Happy Anniversary Brandi! I think I’ve been reading you since February of 09! Wow, time really flies.

    Looking forward to your good eats in 2011 :D

  17. wonderful recap!! happy blogoversary!! I don’t think I spelled that right… but still! Congrats, your blog is amazing!

  18. This was the first time I have been to your blog but all the recipes you made looked amazing! I can’t wait to read more!!! Happy 2 years!

  19. Congrats on two years! That is so awesome! And what a year of milestones! Especially 6 years of marriage (whoop whoop!) and your first house? Just awesome. The Gingered Applesauce Cake with Dark Chocolate looks amazing. I totally want to make this. <3 your bloggy

  20. Happy 2-year Blog Birthday! :-)
    I love your blog! And most of my recipes are desserts too. What can I say? I have a sweet tooth! ;-)

  21. Happy two years, Brandi! I always look forward to your posts popping up in my Reader :-)

  22. Congrats and what a fun trip down memory lane. Thanks for sharing.

  23. Happy 2 years! That’s amazing. :) And all the recipes looks so, so delicious as always. I’ll definitely be trying some of them out!

  24. happy 2 years to you!!!

  25. Happy 2 year anniversary!!
    You have definitely made some tasty looking desserts!!

  26. Happy Two Years!! I am so happy I found your blog… I love it!!

    this is a great recap, I’m going to check out all of these recipes!

  27. yum all those foods look amazing! Congrats on 2 years of blogging!

  28. happy two years brandi! i love the warmth, positivity and deliciousness you put out into the world each and every day! much love ;)

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