Merry Christmas! Happy 2012!
Most-viewed Fresh Tart recipe in 2011…Pasta Amatriciana from the Muir Glen Vine Dining Tour dinner I attended at Corner Table Restaurant back in February. Chef Scott Pampuch shared his recipe, I made it at home and included it with my post about the event, and kablam.
You all LOVE pasta! And pork! I don’t blame you one bit!
Coincidentally (or not!), that was a very special event for me. I met so many new friends, all on the same night, I look back and shake my head at the evil food fun that has spun out of that night. Joy! Dave! Minnesota Food Bloggers! Not kidding.
I didn’t realize it then, but 2011 was just starting to simmer. I couldn’t possibly have known that it would boil over into the most significant year of my life, short of the year that Nathan was born. (I chat about a few highlights in my recent Twitterview with Joel Carlson for Minnesota Monthly Magazine.) I am in awe of the friends I’ve met, the relationships that have blossomed, the work that has come my way, the food I’ve been able to cook/photograph/write about, the opportunities to grow and push and do crazy shit that blow my mind from the moment I open my eyes each morning.
Thank you for reading what I write, cooking my recipes and letting me know (truly, nothing makes me happier, nothing), chatting on Twitter, sharing your pictures and stories on Facebook and your own blogs. We are very lucky here in Minnesota that we’ve been able to turn our social media connections into real and lasting friendships, good work, delicious food, charitable contributions, and the energy of connecting with people who love what they do.
There’s so much more coming! Amazing. Cheers to 2012, much love, Stephanie
Thank you Shawn! It's been a blast meeting you, you're always so kind and fun to see, I love what you write about and what you love to eat! Yes! I look forward to spending more time together in 2012.
I was just updating my blog.......yes, finally! And was adding your blog to a page and realized I didn't see this post last week.....beautifully said Steph! What an amazing year you had indeed! I am so glad to have found you and the other amazing members of the MN Food Bloggers group. Although I don't you well, yet, I too look forward to many wonderful things in 2012! Cheers!
I love you right back. This year! I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for our friendship. We have so much to eat, drink, talk about, and LAUGH about in 2012! Boob! Muah!
LOVE. I love pork. I love pasta. And I love you. Happy New Year, my dear friend. MWA! Here's to more #bubbles and your continued success in 2012!