As some of you may know, I went back to work full time a couple of months ago. For about a year, BoB was my primary job. I’m still trying to figure out how to keep updating as frequently as I would like. I have been baking quite a bit for the past several weeks, so I do have many things to share with you. In the meantime, it seems like a review of the last year would be appropriate.
So, with no further preamble, here are the most popular posts from 2008.
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And, a few of my favorites that didn’t make the list. Thanks, everyone, for a wonderful year. May your new year be happy and blessed!
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January 1st, 2009 at 10:22 am
Wow…those chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars and the cashew bars look SO good! Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am
wow; I just discovered your blog today and all I can say is WOW. You are a fantastic baker.
Keep up the great work and brill photography!
January 1st, 2009 at 11:11 am
Mmmm. All delicious! I just posted my ’08 faves too.
I wouldn’t worry too much about blogging regularly. I just visit you when I see a new post, however frequent or infrequent that may be!
January 1st, 2009 at 11:33 am
I really have to thank you for sharing the choc chip cheesecake bars, they’ve been my baking highlight 2008 next to marthas turtle bars! I even bought the book and after my family tasted them i had to bake them regularly! Have a wonderful new year, jen!
January 1st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
happy new year! it all looks fabulous. i need me some chocolate now!
January 1st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Wow, everything looks so delicious, I don’t know where to start! All the best for 2009.
January 1st, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I’m seeing a consistent theme here! Lots of chocolate
I hope the transition from blogging to full-time work has been ok. It can be rough, but your work on this blog has been tirelessly fabulous. Have a great 2009!
January 1st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I love that 90% of your creations involve chocolate- Happy New Year!!!
January 1st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Love it all, seriously, love your blog and your food! Shh, sometimes I come here just to longingly look at some of your goodies!
Happy New Year and may 2009 be a great one for you!
January 1st, 2009 at 3:46 pm
That’s some crazy, good lookin chocolate goodness. One fine year! Happy New Year to you!
January 1st, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Thanks for sharing your expertise with us this past year…it’s been a delicious experience!
January 1st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Everything looks absolutely outstanding from 2008 on this website. Couldn’t help but notice most, if not all were, “chocolate” recipes………but hey, I am NOT complaining being a complete chocoholic myself!!! Best of everything to you in 2009 and keep sharing those recipes!!!
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 am
Chocolate! I’m seeing a trend with most of the favs! What a great year. Please keep everything up even though it has gotten a bit more difficult with your job and available time, because I love visiting your site and seeing all of your amazing treats!
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
I really must know what type of camera you use because mine cannot take close-ups like yours! And I’m noticing a chocolate chip theme lol Hope everything is well with your new job.
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Well hey Jen sorry I’ve been so busy to say hello but I needed to pop on here and wish you all a Happy New Year. Thanks again for sharing all your goodies with us this past year…You do know if you ever have a problem getting rid of any of those left overs you can always send them to me.
) Hoping everything works out with the new job & best of everything to you & family in 2009.
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I’ll take one of each please…it all looks so delicious.
I really enjoy your blog and look forward to whatever you can post in the new year.
January 3rd, 2009 at 3:13 pm
We vote for ALL of these being the best! The banana pudding is probably the all-around winner with me! I look forward to sampling many more of your treats in 2009. It is the least I can do….
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
wow, all of those look amazing. what great pictures (and posts!) Happy new year!!!
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:09 pm
you really need to have your own food photo book put out…
happy new year to you!
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Thanks, everyone. You’re all too kind!
Carla, we have a Nikon D200 with a 60mm macro lens.
January 4th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
everything wonderful,l like your recipes,happy new year…
January 4th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
mmmmmmmmmm delish. happy new year!
January 4th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
It’s all so beautiful , seriously beautiful.
January 5th, 2009 at 5:22 am
There looks to be a lot of chocolate there – always a sign of a good year!
January 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Happy New Year! Best wishes for the coming year. I can only hope you DO continue to post fairly regularly because your recipes are DIVINE!!! There are a few there that I must try (and some I already have). I’m supposed to cut out sugar, though. Uh oh.
January 6th, 2009 at 6:28 am
Lots of chocolate — never a bad thing.
Happy new year and I hope you’ll be able to strike a happy balance between your work and the blog.
January 6th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Chocolate chocolate chocolate! Do we see a theme?
Thanks for all the wonderful recipes. I’ve tried many and have a very happy tummy as a result.
Best wishes in the new year and as you transition back to full-time work. And no worries about how to get it all in… that will certainly come once you get used to things.
January 6th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Great review! I just love your blog!
January 7th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I love how your whole blog is mostly made with something chocolaty! Yum!
January 8th, 2009 at 11:41 am
it’s cool. Thanks!
January 13th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Awww man! Here’s hoping you’re able to keep up with what you love while juggling what you have to.
January 14th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I’m new to reading this blog and this is a great intro post for me! Woah chocolate!
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Oh man, I really miss your blog posts, they are always so breathtaking!
January 24th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
I miss your posts! Screw the job–dessert is more important! Just kindding…sort of.
January 25th, 2009 at 8:04 am
I have nominated your blog for the love blog award