Top 9 of 2011!
I am TOTALLY copying right now from Kita at Pass the Sushi.
Don’t worry, don’t worry…I asked her for her permission to copy her very cute idea for the Top 11 of 2011.
She is always coming up with the best ideas! If you haven’t checked her out before, GO DO IT NOW! She is so creative and a real inspiration to anyone who wants something new and totally out of the box.
Instead of doing the Top 11 like Kita did, I thought in respect to Foodbuzz that I would my Top 9 of 2011.
It is always so exciting going to the Top 9 everyday to see who is on there and goodness, how exciting is it when it is YOU in the Top 9! I was lucky enough to have a few recipes in the Top 9 this year and for that I thank all of you very much, because you are the ones who got them there.
[slideshow]
- Lemon Honey-Drop Cookies
- Nutella Brownies
- Ratatouille Pizza
- PB&J Filled Muffins
- M&M Cookies
- Patrick’s Whole Wheat Waffles
- Spicy Asian Noodle Soup
- Apple Bread
- Nutella Banana Turnovers
This has been a tough year, but at the same time so many wonderful things have happened and I am truly blessed to have the people and things that I do in my life. It is the hard times that really teach you life lessons, amIright? I always feel like when I have tough times in life, that is when I truly learn more about who I am and want to be. I am grateful for those hard times I have had this year, and even more grateful for the wonderful moments.
I am excited about the things to come in 2012.
I have a feeling that there are going to be lots of new and exciting things that happen. I have been thinking about my New Years Resolution…trying to decide what it should be. I have never been one of those who says “I am going to lose weight this year!”…because let’s face it, it never really works haha.
I think what I have decided is that I want to go to Grad School.
I took the GMAT back a few years ago, but unfortunately my scores have expired, grrrr. Btdubs, what kind of stupid test has scores that expire?? I mean come on people, numbers are numbers.
So, I will have to that that test again. After I do that, I want to apply to Grad School. I have been wanting to go back for a couple years now and I might as well just bite the bullet and get going huh? ::shakes head::
I hope you all enjoyed by Top 9 roundup!
I wish nothing but the absolute best for all of you in the coming year. May 2012 bring you laughter, joy, and maybe some of those hard time lessons to help you grow. π
Happy New Year!
34 Comments
Maggie @ kitchie coo
Love the Top 9 round up! You take such beautiful pics and I love the slideshow. Congrats on your decision to go to grad school! What will you be studying? I think this is a great New Year’s Resolution! Happy New Year Raven!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you very much Maggie, I will probably be going for my MBA. π
Maggie @ kitchie coo
Haha! We just left comments on each others blogs at the same time! Great minds think alike.
Steph@stephsbitebybite
May I please have one of everything?! Thanks π
RavieNomNoms
Hehehe, but of course you can Steph!!
Tina@flourtrader
I love the slide show and the links you did here-great round-up. Glad to hear that you decided to go to grad school. You are going to be one busy person, but I am sure happily busy.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Tina! Yes I am, I need to get myself ready for it!
Ramona
Love your Top 9!! Good luck with the test for Grad School!! I know 2012 will be a great one for you. All the best wishes are sent your way. ~ Ramona
RavieNomNoms
Thank you so much Ramona!! Same to you my sweet!
Cucina49
Congratulations on your decision to go to grad school–that’s a big one! Your top 9 looks wonderful. Happy (almost) new year!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you! I am nervous but I have wanted to for a long time!
Elyse @The Cultural Dish
This is a great top 9! And congrats on your decision to go back to school! I am in grad school now and it’s tough.. but I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in may! π
RavieNomNoms
Thank you so much Elyse!! I know it will be tough, I am hoping I will find something that will work with my working schedule
Liz
Congratulations on a wonderful year of blogging!!! I’m so glad to have met you! Your top 9 look amazing…and I’m drooling over your apple bread!!! Happy New Year!!!!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Liz you are so sweet! That apple bread was ah-mazing! You must try π
Russell at Chasing Delicious
Yum. Look at all these scrumptious dishes. I want them all.
RavieNomNoms
You are more than welcome to munch on anything you like Russell π
Stephanie
Love this roundup! I think I especially love the pb&j muffins and the Nutella brownies!!
RavieNomNoms
Stephanie, those brownies were like crack!!! They were so good!!
Baker Street
What a delicious round up! I have to make just about everything! Congratulations on a year of blogging.
Happy New Year to you and yours! Hope you have a fantastic one.
RavieNomNoms
Thank you so much! I loved the year of blogging! Happy New Year!
Ann
It was a terrific round-up of delicious food! Congratulations on your decision to go to Grad school!
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Ann!!!
Chris and Amy
It is a great idea! Congrats on grad school, and happy new year!!!
RavieNomNoms
Happy New Year to you too! Have a wonderful one!
Meagan Wied
Happy New Year!!!
tiffany
Mmmmmmmmm Nutella Brownies! π
RavieNomNoms
They are delish!!!
Patrick
I see Nom Nom Nom Nom Noms everywhere on this page… It’s bad news to come visit your site when I am hungry just makes me more hungry… Break a leg in your show tomorrow, I’ll be there to support you… Love you gorgeous and we need to find some recipes to make soon. Lion is hungry π
RavieNomNoms
Thank Lion! I appreciate the support mister <3
sprint2thetable
That’s too bad about your GMAT scores expiring. I got my MBA a few years ago and it was SO worth it… even if you do have to re-take the test.
Cheers to a great 2011 and a 2012 full of possibility!
RavieNomNoms
Amen to that honey! Here’s to 2012!
Kita
Wow… I feel like I have egg on my face…. I am just now getting to my foodbuzz inbox and this post. I save them all because I don’t want to just delete great posts- and now i am glad I didn’t. Thank you so much for the kind words and I love that you made a top 9 slideshow. Thats awesome. Your dishes are beautiful and I too can’t wait to see what 2012 brings you!
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Kita! And you are so welcome, you SO deserve it! π