So long, 2011...hello, 2012!

A new year is looming upon us!  How in the world did that happen?  I say it every year but this year I really mean it - 2011 went by crazy fast!  But what a fantastic year it was.  I had a blast making a couple changes in my life, embarking on a few new experiences and, of course, eating at a bunch of new lip smackin' good places.

With the best of intentions, I am planning on doing a better job at updating this blog.  Hopefully the world won't end because I have a ton of great restaurants to share and a slew of tasty recipes ready for other mouths to chow down on!

So, happy new year to all of you!  Cheers to 2012!

Some of my favorites from this year:

Braised ox-tail from Sandy's in St. Maarten

Chicago-style hot dog from Downtown Dogs in Chicago, IL

A 3-hour-old Bud Light straight from the finishing tank at 

the Budweiser factory in Merrimack, NH

Margherita pizza from Keste in New York City

Assorted (boozy!) truffles from Teuscher Chocolatier in Boston, MA

Stingy Jack's Pumpkin Wine (posted about here)

Delmonico Potatoes (posted about here)

Sticky Bun Pumpkin Muffins (posted about here)

Banana Beer Bread (recipe coming soon!)