Much like 2016, 2017 was a year of transitions, but food was never far from my mind. Just ask my kids, who got dragged all over creation in Guatemala until I could find the right denomination of money to try a traditional coconut cookie! So without further ado, here are my favorite culinary discoveries from…
Top 8 Foodie Things of 2016
I am so sorry for the long silence. First I was out of town for New Year’s. And my annual “best of” lists always take some time and thinking. And then, while we were in Ohio, the entire family–and by that I pretty much mean my parents, all of their children and all of their grandchildren,…
16 Best Foodie Things of 2015
2015 was an amazing year for culinary discovery. I don’t think I have ever had so many “things” to share with you before! Happy 2016!!! [Affiliate links have been used to link to items discussed in this post.] So this is a somewhat different list from my regular end of year “best” lists. Why? Because…
Top 14 Foodie Recommendations of 2014
It’s that time again! I love coming up with these annual lists–I like that I don’t limit myself–anything that comes back to food is included–and it can really make me appreciate the year. Sometimes the item is not even a true recommendation, just something that made me happy. Affiliate links have been used to link…
Top 11 Foodie Recommendations of 2013, The Spiced Life Style
Happy New Year!!!! It is time for end of year reflections and lists. What is it about lists that attract us so much? I love reading other people’s lists, and this post traditionally gets a fair amount of traffic. Something about reading what other people have enjoyed in list form allows me to better figure…
Top 13 Foodie Recommendations 2012, The Spiced Life Style
It’s that time of year! Lists, lists, and more lists! I love them! I spent the day perusing the 50 top singles and albums of 2012 from Rolling Stone. My Pay Pal account is lighter because of it. I have been checking out the top cookbook lists, although I have not seen a ton yet….
Top 11 Foodie Recommendations from The Spiced Life for 2011
My favorite stocking stuffer this year–onion goggles! No more tears! Who cares if I look ridiculous?! Happy New Year! I love end of year lists. Best cookbooks, best blogs, best albums, etc…