First off, I want to wish you all a happy new year! Do you have any big plans? I think my family and some neighbor-friends are all going to hang out at my parents' house.
Mostly I think we'll be snacking around all night and playing Apples to Apples. Hopefully we'll be doing some toasting with sparkling wine, too. I love sparkling wine.
I thought I'd share that with you.
Also, Eric and I bought a box of fireworks on the fourth of July and we never shot them off, so I think tomorrow night might be the time. Maybe. I'm not sure how my parents feel about that yet.
I'm making brie wrapped in puff pastry with fig preserves, toasted pistachios and herbs. It should be pretty easy. I can't wait to ring in the new year with a big slice of brie!
2010 was a good year. Well, fairly good. My brother-in-law's accident wasn't good, but other than that it was a good year.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane and remember 2010. This is kind of fun for me because I don't remember what I did.
In April my niece, Madeline, was born.
In April I ran my first 8K.
In May I met my blogger/contest friend Lorie!
In July I turned twenty-five.
In July I competed in the Great Steak Challenge sponsored by Beringer Wine.
In September I took cake decorating classes!
In November we had one of the best Thanksgivings ever!
In December I competed in the Best of the Midwest cook-off.
That's a pretty action-packed year. I wonder what 2011 will bring?
I have some resolutions I'd like to share with you, but I'll wait until the new year. Start thinking about yours!
Happy New Year! Don't eat too many mini quiches and bagel bites!
Sounds like you had a full and satisfying 2010 - here's to more adventures in 2011!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a pleaaure to follow you on your culinary journey in 2010. Have a few sips of sparkling wine for all your blogging supporters Emily. Happy New year!!
ReplyDeleteWow - that's an exciting year. I think my new years resolution needs to be to do more, so I can have a more exciting end of the year synopsis next year!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou had a stellar year. I am roundabout the same age and also moved to my own place (except I don't have a boyfriend to live with), and you should be proud of your big leap into the 'real world.'
ReplyDeleteAlso: keep traveling in 2011. I can't afford to travel (trying new foods every couple weeks is expensive enough) so it helps to live through your travels!
Happy 2011!
I am SO glad you brought us along for the ride. I can't wait to see what next year brings. Happy New Year, darlin'!
ReplyDeleteWow! Hope 2011 tops 2010! :D Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteYou've had a busy one! I hope next year is even more exciting. Happy new year :) x
ReplyDeleteAww..I feel special I made the list. But we just have to get together in 2011. I mean it.
ReplyDeleteYou've had a great year. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your cake creations, too.
What a great year you had. I remember seeing you on Ultimate Showdown and cheering you on!!! Have a wonderful 2011 Emily!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Emily, may it be filled with great things for you this year also!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed! You did TONS of stuff! You have motivated me to do more in 2011.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun year for you. I hope 2011 is the same!
ReplyDeleteYou had such a great year (well besides the accident)! I hope that 2011 is great to you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I have so enjoyed getting to read about your escapades over the past year. I know that 2011 will be filled with even more and I can't wait. Happy new year to you and Ericcakes. (Do you watch Million Dollar Listing?) Ha.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great year for you! I moved out of my parents' house and into an apartment with my boyfriend in March, too, and turned 25 in July. Oh yes, it's been quite an experience! I hope 2011 is as wonderful to you as 2010 was. Thank you for sharing your life and culinary adventures with us.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a busy year. Hope 2011 is just as good. Happy New Year Em!
ReplyDeleteYay for action packed! Happy New Year, Emily! Hope 2011 is a great year for you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great year and I can't wait to see what else you will be cooking up in 2011. So glad I had a chance to see you in URS!
ReplyDeleteI did nothing as cool as you did! Keep it up! I love all your adventures!
ReplyDeleteoh em, you have an amazing life! can't wait to see what this year brings for you and eric! keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing year--you've done alot! Can't wait to see what 2011 has in store for you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first home :) How do you enter all of these contests? You and Eric are cute!
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