Another year, another 200 posts! As we head into 2013, we thought we’d leave you with a round-up of some of our favorites from 2012. Some of these we picked for the recipes, some for the stories — but most we picked for both. Good luck, eat well, and happy holidays.
Jenny’s Most Favorite Post by Andy: Chicken and Barley Soup
Andy’s Most Favorite Post by Jenny: Bringing Home the Bread
Most DALSian recipe that didn’t come from DALS: Korean Short Ribs
Most Viral DALS recipe on Pinterest: Chicken Parm Meatballs
Best Salad That’s Not Another Boring Salad
Easiest Pasta: Spaghetti with Pecorino and Vegetables
Best Starter Kit Recipe, which I’m guessing would work just as well with apples as berries: Emily’s Cobbler
Most Shameless Piece of Self-Promotion that I didn’t write Myself: What Jenny Won’t Tell You About Her Book
My Most Favorite Book Chapter: Andy: My Drill Sergeant of Leisure
Best Dinner Pep Talk Post: Eating Chicken, Solving Problems
The Most Perfect Starter Plate
Best Skillet Dinner: Chicken with Artichokes and Tomatoes
Nearest and Dearest to My Heart: Summer of Self-Sufficiency
Funniest: Figuring It Out As We Go Along
Best Childrens’ Book Post: William Steig Round-up
Dish Most Likely to Show Up on Your New Year’s Resolution Table: Redemption Salad
Most Popular Weeknight Dinner: Salmon with Brussels Sprouts
Most Popular Recipe for First-Time Entertainers: Marcella’s Bolognese
Most Practical: How to Shop for the Week
Best Guest Post that Had Nothing to Do with Food: How to Nurture Talent
I Just Really Like this One: Not My Thing
Biggest Tearjerker: Sense Memories
The winner of the free copy of Dinner: A Love Story is Jamie. Thanks for playing and see you in 2013!
I love your cookbook (my new bible) and blog! Happy Holidays to you and your family! I look forward to reading more next year!
Thanks for the inspiring recipes! I’d love to have a copy of the book. I really loved 121 books- that was fabulous. Happy New Year!
I’m leaving a comment as insurance in case I don’t get the cookbook for Christmas, despite the many not-so-subtle hints I’ve dropped!
My favorite post is Andy’s “What Jenny Won’t Tell You About Her Book.” I like that both of your personalities come shining through that post. Happy holidays to you and your family.
I wanted to tell you about cooking the Korean Short Ribs recipe. My son came home from college yesterday with a fellow student who will stay with us until she flies home to China. She has been missing her mom’s cooking and last night she and my son cooked us some Chinese food for dinner, which was delicious. Today, I decided to make your recipe for Korean Short Ribs in my slow cooker and when she and my son came home from the movies, she said “Oh, smells like my mom’s cooking!” She loved them, telling me they made her think of home. She was also touched to see I set her place with a fork and knife but also chop sticks (which she used!). Thank you for the recipe!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
I have one last gift…please pick me! 😉
What a great post. I discovered your blog this year. The early 2012 posts are new to me, so that is a real treat. Loved the chicken salad story. I agree, Jenny, the chapter in the book about Andy being a the Drill Sergeant of Leisure is the best. I purchased two copies of your book, one for me and one for a gift. I would love another copy to share. Enjoy all that happens around your dinner table during the holidays.
Great job for 2012! I gave our 10 books for Christmas plus one I kept for myself. All love them, but if they don’t – I don’t care! I think it is a fabulous book and fills a huge gap for families now. Way to go!
Drill Sergeant of Leisure still makes me laugh! My husband and I also love and return to the lunch contract, which I realize is not this year but like Charlie Brown – classic. We have relied heavily on your book recommendations for holiday shopping, adopted the motto “Sunday shopping is the new date night!” for 2013, and we can’t wait to see what you guys have in store. (If you’re taking suggestions: more denial, a la whole wheat spaghetti with caramelized onions and spinach, would be really helpful around here 😉 ) Happy holidays!
I have only just found you (not sure how I’ve missed you for so long) and what a perfect way to catch up and get to know the goodness you’re up to. Great recipes- fantastic inspiration.
Love your blog–these posts will keep my cooking inspired in January. Happy new year!
I love your list of best recipes and best blogs… Thank you for your beautiful posts … Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!