Best and Favourites of 2014
2014 saw the beginning of this little space and it’s been a huge learning experience. I hope the blog continues to improve. I really enjoy writing and photographing here, and only keep going because you read it. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit Almost Bananas through the year. First, a list of the most viewed posts, followed by some of my favourites!
The 10 most viewed posts in 2014:
10. Baek (White) Kimchi: a non-spicey kimchi with no nightshades.
9. Our Family Friendly Ferment, Cauliflower: a great way to begin eating ferments, if sauerkraut is too strong for you, and it’s easy to make.
8. Egg Carrot Salad/Spread: unusual but oh so tasty and super simple – only three ingredients!
7. Pizza Zuchinni Frittita: pizza flavours in a frittita, and a way to use all that zucchini in the summer.
6. Creamy Eggplant Chicken Zucchini Noodles: eggplant forms the base of this dairy free creamy noodle sauce.
5. Basil Lemon Walnut Cookies: as unusual as basil is in a cookie, it works amazingly with lemon in the walnut base.
4. Creamy Sauerkraut Stew (Slovak Segedinsky Gulash): if you like sauerkraut, you’ll love this, and if you don’t like sauerkraut, it’s a great way to accustom yourself to the taste.
3. Simple (and Best) Beef Liver Pate: an unusual spice takes away the liver taste, and it’s super easy to make.
2. Bacon n’ Eggs Salad with Probiotic Avocado Dressing: the title says it all.
And number one…
1. 3 Ingredient Amazeballs: raw, vegan, paleo, and nut-free, these simple ‘cookies’ pack some serious taste.
And 6 of my favourite posts of the year, in no particular order:
A) Apricot Shortbread Crisp: with 3 ingredients, this amazing crisp works well with any stone fruit.
B) Hermit Thrust Cabin, Canada: my favourite place in the world.
C) Fermented Red Onions: it’s hard to pick a favourite ferment, but I was very impressed with how versatile these were.
D) Museum of Slovak Villages: I love all things handmade and folklore, and this is a little sample of Slovak traditional culture.
E) All Saint’s and All Soul’s Days, Nov. 1 & 2: a beautiful, mystical, peaceful tradition of honouring the dead.
F) Quick Japanese Soup: nourishing comfort food and memories.
And some of my favourite photos from the year, not included above:
Nuts in Honey: a handmade gift
Savoury Garlicky Cauliflower Pancakes (Paleo)
Do you have any favourite from the year? What would you like to see in the coming year?
Jan 06, 2015 @ 07:56:47
Naomi, you know that I’m not a “commenter” but I do read all the posts and have tried many of the recipes. The photographs are impressive especially the foggy hike and the Gaming village, also the fat little hand on the cauliflower ferment jar and the pickled onions in the dark.Congratulations on your first year. Well done!
Jan 06, 2015 @ 14:48:59
I’m flattered that you’ve tried the recipes Mom – your food tastes better than any other to me! Glad you enjoyed the photos, those were some of my favourites too.
Jan 07, 2015 @ 05:29:25
You’ve created numerous tasty recipes that we’ve tried over the past year, but you convinced me to make my first sauerkraut, so I really appreciate that! Your photos are phenomenal, my favorite is the Foggy Hike. Good luck with growing your blog over the coming year.
Jan 08, 2015 @ 00:56:32
So glad I was able to inspire you to make sauerkraut! I’m always glad to spread the fermenting love 🙂 Thanks for the compliment on the photos, and all the best to you and your blog in the coming year.
Jan 07, 2015 @ 14:17:40
Well, if your Mom has tried your recipes, Naomi, then they must be good! haha! Lovely that your Mom commented and supports your blog 🙂
So far, I have only tried your roasted vanilla pod recipe, and I’m soooo glad that I did. The taste is just wonderful – I want to add it to everything now!
Wishing you all the best for your blog in 2015!
Jan 08, 2015 @ 00:57:50
I’ve got a wonderful mother 🙂 The roasted vanilla powder just makes any old thing an amazing treat, doesn’t it? Thank you, and best wishes to you and your blog in 2015 as well!
Jan 07, 2015 @ 19:12:05
Mmm number 4 and 5 are going on my list to try! Happy New Year!
Jan 08, 2015 @ 01:02:40
Let me know how you like them. Happy New Year to you too, your photos of Ljubljana are beautiful!