To begin this new year I first want to thank my loyal readers and followers for joining me in this adventure called blogging.  It’s been nine months now since I started this and the number of readers is increasing steadily.  That is so very gratifying for me and so much fun too.  My plan when I started was to write about the foods I cook and bake and share some of my recipes, tips, and experience with you. That hasn’t changed, but some new things have crept in like travel and restaurant reviews.  Photography has gained greater importance as I work to make my food photos better and better.

I feel as though I’ve made a whole host of friends as some of you leave me notes and comments about what I’ve written.  Thank you so much for the positive feedback.  You keep me interested and stimulated  to strive to be better.

As I looked back at my blog entries thus far it was quite evident that the most popular posts are ones devoted to baked goods.  These are some of the ones you liked the most.

1.  Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

2.  Chocolate Caramel Pecan Thumbprints

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

3.  Salted Butterscotch Blondies

Salted Butterscotch Blondies

4.  Tropical Pineapple Cupcakes

Tropical Pineapple Cupcakes

5.  No-Bake Strawberry Pie

No-Bake Strawberry Pie

6.  Bacon Date Scones

Bacon Date Scones

I look forward with great anticipation to 2013 and all it has to offer, especially continuing to write this blog about my adventures in the kitchen.  I also wish for all of you the greatest and happiest of New Years.           Carolyn