Welcome to 2014! I like the sound of this year numerically and have no doubt there will be many wonderful things in store for us all.
I don’t typically make resolutions for the coming year. I tend to set goals in a moment obvious that change is ripe for the picking, or when planning in a specific area of life rather than at the first of the year. I do find the transition from one year to the next a fun time to reflect on all that has transpired and look ahead to what is to come.
2013 has held many high points for Boulder Locavore and me personally. Boulder Locavore was featured ‘in print’ (Women’s World Weekly), by a number of well-known online publications, and many more readers jumped on board in 2013. I’ve discovered some great products and brands that have been fun to share with all of you. The year held some fun trips to San Francisco, Disneyland, and Florida and I was able to share my food adventures on Boulder Locavore for you to ride along. I’ve received some of the most heartwarming comments about recipes you’ve loved and recipes made for those gluten-free which have been ‘life-changing’ (especially for gluten-free kids). My eldest child started high school this year and my youngest his last year of elementary school which has made for an exciting and action-packed year.
I was curious to see what you found most interesting on Boulder Locavore in 2013 and was not surprised to find a varied list. Whimsical holiday recipes, soul-warming comfort food, a tutorial, a travel guide, a gluten-free makeover, simple seasonal food and a favorite recipe my husband created in the wake of our local flooding in the fall. Wondering what your 2013 Reader Favorite Recipes were? Let’s have a look! I can’t wait to see where 2014 takes us together! Thank you for reading!
Boulder Locavore Reader Favorite: Top 10 Recipes of 2013
10. Peppery Sausage White Bean Kale Soup
9. Creamy Roasted Green Chile Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
8. Creamy Hot Artichoke Dip with Garlic Toast Rounds
7. 24 Days of Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Recipes
6. Roasted Balsamic Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Toasted Walnuts
5. Cinnamon Sugar Gluten-Free Churros and Disneyland Gluten-Free Dining Tips
4. Hidden Rainbow Easter Egg Cake
3. Sprouting 101 & Homemade Sprouting Jars
2. Muffin Tin Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
1. Hidden Heart Valentine’s Pound Cake
BONUS: Most Popular Boulder Locavore Recipe Ever {Hummingbird Cake}
Lail | With A Spin says
January 2, 2014 at 11:44 pmWhat a fantastic year you had, Toni. Each of the recipes sound fabulous and I would love to try them. Happy New Year.
Julia says
January 2, 2014 at 7:14 pmLOVE this! This was a much-needed reminder of all the tasty recipes of yours I need to try. That sausage and kale soup? And the churros? UGH! Must make pronto! Hope you had a wonderful New Year 🙂
Toni Dash says
January 2, 2014 at 10:16 pmYou are too kind Julia! I love your food too and can’t wait what you’ll share for 2014! Thanks for popping by.
Debra says
January 2, 2014 at 8:20 amHappy 2014, Toni!
Toni Dash says
January 2, 2014 at 10:17 pmHappy 2014 to you too Debra!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
January 1, 2014 at 4:23 pmWhat a unique list! It definitely seems to cover a lot of ground. They all look good to me, but have to agree, that that cake sure takes it! Happy New Year, Toni!
Toni Dash says
January 2, 2014 at 10:19 pmHappy New Year to you TOO Abbe! The list is eclectic, I agree and I’m pretty smitten with the Hummingbird Cake myself. Happiest of New Years to you!
Samantha says
January 1, 2014 at 3:45 pmWhat a wonderful yearly review of recipes! They all look so good, it’s no wonder they were tops. 😉 Happy New Year!
Toni Dash says
January 2, 2014 at 10:20 pmThank you Samantha! It was fun to look back to see what the reader favorites were. Happy New Year to you too!
Colleen says
January 1, 2014 at 11:20 amCan it be that I benefit “nutritionally” just from seeing your beautiful photos of these favorite foods? Beauty nourishes the soul, right? I just added a New Year’s Resolution to prepare and eat (not just admire) at least one of these or a new favorite recipe every week this year! Thank you for imagining, testing, and collecting such a bounty for us all. May 2014 reward you in 2,014 ways.
Toni Dash says
January 2, 2014 at 10:23 pmYou are too kind! There are certainly many recipes to pick from now. It’s amazing to look back over the last year to relive these Reader Favorites. Like looking at a personal photo album that brings you back to the every moment captured. I certainly hope if you do make the recipes you’ll enjoy them as much as I did making them. Thank YOU for your constant support from when you probably were the only reader of Boulder Locavore in those early days! Remember when I had about 10 pageviews a day and someone from Alaska showed up on my analytics? So thrilling. xo
TidyMom says
January 1, 2014 at 8:57 amWhat a fantastic and delicious year Toni!! Here’s to a tasty 2014!! Happy New Year
Toni Dash says
January 1, 2014 at 10:20 amThank you Cheryl! I appreciate you sharing it too (sorry to be late!). Happy New Year to you to! My it be a banner year for you and your family.
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
January 1, 2014 at 6:42 amI can see why these are the top 10 of last year – everything on this list is something I’d love to try! I’ve been wanting to sprout beans for so long now, I’m heading over to bookmark your post now. And the Easter and Valentine’s day cakes are so pretty! Wishing you a very Happy New Year, my friend. I’m excited to see what 2014 brings!
Toni Dash says
January 1, 2014 at 10:21 amHappy New Year Faith! Thank you for your lovely comment. You know I feel that way about all of your delicious food too! I too am excited for the year and so happy our paths cross frequently now!