For the past few years we have spent the week before Christmas someplace warm and sunny. It’s actually kind of cool to be in a tropical environment during the holidays. You get away from the cold, everyone is happy and there’s no fighting crazy traffic just to run into Target.

The down side of doing this is that if you’re not super organized before you leave, you get home and lose all the lovely de-stressing benefits of vacation. This year I am not totally unready, but I probably could have done a little bit better. Maybe next year…

I actually look forward to the end of things. The end of summer and the end of a year are my two favs. I love the idea of starting over. But before I leap forward I think it’s important to look back. Last year at this time I could not wait for the year to end; 2013 was one of the worst years for me personally. It was so bad I didn’t even write my Three Words post. I use my three words instead of making a resolution. I’m actually looking forward to it this year. If you’re like me and you love a good “life theme” consider creating three words instead of a resolution this year. Here’s how.

Today I’m looking back at my year of blogging. I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite recipes from the blog, just in case you missed them. When I send a client to my blog, these are the posts I refer to the most. 

Favorite Raw Snack:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/10/03/no-bake-fig-newton-snowballs/

Favorite Baked Snack:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/03/24/apricot-orange-energy-bars/

Favorite Breakfast:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/08/07/chia-and-oatmeal-breakfast-bowl-cherries/

Favorite Fish:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/01/30/recipe-salmon-lettuce-wraps-pistachio-cream/

Favorite Zoodles:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/07/02/recipe-zucchini-noodles-cherry-tomatoes-black-olives/

Favorite Salad:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/01/15/little-book-of-thin/

Favorite Juice:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/02/22/radish-ly-radical-apple-grapefruit-juice/

Favorite Chowder:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/03/08/creamy-potato-corn-chowder/

Favorite Pasta:

https://www.foodconfidence.com/2014/04/09/recipe-black-bean-pasta-olives-cauliflower/

Okay, that’s it. All of my personal favorites for 2014 bundled up in one place, just for you! I hope you find one that you might like to make! Happy Holidays!