hi there!

i am back from ireland with a ton of pictures and stories. you guys, it was such a fantastic trip! the weather was nice, the food was delicious and the company was amazing. as usual, everyone was very welcoming and fabulous hosts and hostesses. the post is almost completed and will publish all my stories and pictures in the new year. 

can you believe how quickly this year has gone by?! how was 2011 for you? 

reflecting on this past year i have many things to be grateful for in 2011. it was a whirlwind of a year - full of family and friends, positive changes, challenges and amazing food. this was a year of many firsts: became an auntie, reached my first 100 posts, went to my first food festival and food demonstration, joined a food club, met many amazing bloggers and cooked with many new ingredients. i am grateful for the food blogging community and all the support and support we lend to each other and hope that we continue doing so in the coming year.  i am grateful for the holy trinity of cooking in my family: my grandma, mom and aunt belkis. they are the reason why i love cooking so much. they taught me that cooking is fun and it is the best way to show those around you how much you love them. 

next year, i hope to have many more chances to cook and share my recipes with you.

i hope you have a rad new year - full of health, happiness and love. 

have a fantastic weekend and a wonderful new year. i’ll see you here again in 2012. 

feliz año nuevo!
happy new year!
auld lang syne! 

xo,
josie