Best of 2008 - A Memory!

I can’t believe it’s already the end of the year and we are stepping into another new year! Let’s hope the New Year brings us loads of happiness and prosperity. I have started blogging in January this year and I am so glad I took that step into the wonderful blogging world! I have learned so much in cooking, made so many wonderful new friends. I even have improved my photography skills!

I felt so happy to get lovely comments for all my experimental recipes. This sweet appreciation from my blogger friends has given me lot of encouragement to go further in posting! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my blogger friends and regular readers of my blog for the encouragement and support they have given me so far! I wouldn’t have come this far without your support dears! I also would like to say thanks to my family who stood by me all the time with their full support.

At the end of this memorable year 2008, let me bring back some memories of my best recipes so far! All these recipes are my new inventions and they tasted so great too!

1. Top 10 Recipes of the Year!

• Apple Laddu
• Asparagus Chutney
• Baked Onion Pakoda
• Bell Pepper Rings
• Dal Curry
• Instant Cucumber Pickle
• Lemony Fruit Shake
• Millet Dosa
• Pumpkin Seeds Powder
• Semolina – Vermicelli Kesari

2. Best Dish of the Month!

• January: Arati Kaya Podi (Plantain Powder)
• February: Mango Pickle
• March: Idli Fritters
• April: Apple Halwa
• May: Raisin-Stuffed Apples
• June: Basboosa
• July: Salubrious Smoothie (Cherry Berry Smoothie)
• August: Vegetarian Chili
• September: Gongura Pachadi
• October: Date Laddus
• November: Banana Bread
• December: Pumpkin Cupcakes

3. Best Recipe Prepared from Other Blogs!

So far I have tried 10 delicious recipes from other blogs. All of those are the best in my opinion. So here they are:

• Bread Rolls
• Garooda
• Carrot-Pear-Ginger Mocktail
• Goli Baje
• Kati Roll
• Mango Lassi
• Peanut Punch
• Peas and Capsicum Rice
• Tomato Bath
• Tomato Pasta

4. Best Meal of the Year!

Hmm. It is harder to choose one meal! Anyways, here is one of the best meals we enjoyed this year!

• Spicy Pesarattu

5. New things discovered this year!

As I told before, this year paved a beautiful path for me to make many new friends and sharpen my skills in cooking and in photography as well! I have learned different cooking techniques too!

6. New Blogs Discovered!

Oh My! I have discovered so many wonderful blogs and sites this year! Each and every one has its own style and beauty!

7. Cooking Resolutions for the year 2009!

Concentrate more on baking and cook more healthy foods to keep fit!

This is my contribution to Srivalli’s “Best of year 2008” event.

This is my last post for this year! So see you all in the New Year 2009 with more new recipes! Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year 2009!