The last day of 2011 has arrived, and quite quickly I must say! It seems like the past six months have flown by…yet I feel like I say this every year 🙂

2011 has been a wonderful twelve months for me — this year has been one of ups and downs, many surprises, new adventures (blogging included), discovering more about myself and embracing who I am all while striving to be a better wife, daughter, friend and colleague…and blogger!

Thank you my lovely readers, for stopping in and allowing me to share my kitchen creations with you.  I’m still amazed at all the people who drop by and read what I have to say on my humble little space.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Here’s to a blessed new year in 2012! I was emailed the following and just had to share 🙂 Wishing you a….

Fantastic JANUARY
Love able FEBRUARY
Marvelous MARCH
Fool less APRIL
Enjoyable MAY
Successful JUNE
Wonderful JULY
Independent AUGUST
Romantic SEPTEMBER
Tastiest OCTOBER
Beautiful NOVEMBER
Happiest DECEMBER

Now to count down the “Top 11 Recipes from 2011” 🙂

11. Flourless Chunky Monkey Chip Cookies

10. Caramelized Onion, Butternut and Goat Cheese Pizza with a Grain-Free Crust

9. Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Bake

8. Turkey Stuffed Peppers

7. Banana Bread Quinoa Flake Bake

6. Banana Split for Breakfast

5. Baked Beet Chips

4. Southwest Quinoa Patties with Avocado Sauce

3. Roasted Fajita-Spiced Chickpeas

2. Banana Buddy Shake

And the number one recipe for the year is….
1. Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli

Love, hugs and health to you all!

Nora 🙂