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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2010 by Jennifer Che 13 Comments

Happy 2010!

What a year it has been! With “Tiny Urban Kitchen” officially born in September, the Foodbuzz Festival in November, and meeting new blogger friends in New York, it’s been a whirlwind year for this little blog.

Thanks so much for your support and readership this past year. I really enjoy and appreciate all the comments and conversations.

kettle corn tea eggs ratatouille
spring rolls

Tiny Urban Kitchen
Mike's pastry
Kong Xin Tsai sweet potato chips popsicles
steak vanilla loaf Domoburger

Above is a pictoral collage of the top posts from 2010 based on number of clicks.  Feel free to click on any of the photos, which lead to the blog post.  A countdown to the top post also appears below.

TOP POSTS of 2010

10. Ratatouille 
After spending 3 hours to make the original Thomas Keller version of this beautiful dish, I created a shortcut version that still looks fantastic and tastes delicious.

ratatouille

9. Homemade Kettle Corn
I love getting kettle corn at fairs – it’s one of my favorite snacks! I finally figured out the trick to avoid burning the sugar, and now I can quickly and easily make kettle corn for pennies at home.
kettle corn

8.  Hi Rise Vanilla Loaf
The recipe for my favorite loaf that I always get at Hi Rise Bread Co. in Cambridge – this loaf is addictively good and pairs perfectly with a nice cappuccino for breakfast.
vanilla loaf

7.  Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
I love Pinkberry-style frozen yogurt, but the version I make does not freeze well. I found this to be the perfect solution as a way of preserving my leftover frozen yogurt – plus these popsicles are refreshing, healthy, and delicious!
popsicles

6.  Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips

This is a tasty and healthy alternative to normal potato chips.  Just be careful not to burn them in the oven!sweet potato chips

5.  Kyaraben On Steroids
Probably the cutest meal I’ve ever made, this meal had a theme of Japanese anime characters such as Totoro, Domo, Doraemon, and Keroppi.  Amongst these dishes, the Totoro Rice Crispy Treats post was the most popular.

Domoburger

4.  Vietnamese Spring Rolls
This appetizer never fails to be popular whenever I bring it to a potluck.  The juicy shrimp, fragrant Thai basil, and sweet & salty peanut sauce are an addictive combo.  Plus – it’s really easy to make!
spring rolls


3.  Sauteed Hollow Heart Greens with Chinese BBQ Sauce
Otherwise known as Kong Xin Tsai, this officially designated “noxious weed” tastes delicious sauteed in Chinese BBQ sauce.  It’s my husband’s favorite vegetable.  We picked these from our pastor’s garden.
Kong Xin Tsai


2.  Mike’s Pastry
By far the most famous pastry shop in the North End, Mike’s serves up delicious cannolis and ricotta pie.  We compared Mike’s with Modern Pastry, and briefly discuss tricks to managing the crowds at Mike’s.
Mike's pastry

1. Tea Eggs

This post is actually part of a larger series titled “A Stroll Through the Night Markets of Taiwan” which describes recipes for various popular street Taiwanese street dishes (don’t worry! there’s no stinky tofu!).  I think this post was popular mostly because those eggs look so exotic and cool!
tea eggs

Grand Prize Winner – Oven to Pan Seared Prime Ribeye Steak

I find this to be a bit ironic considering actually I’m not a huge meat eater, I don’t love red meat, and I actually  often eat vegetarian.  Nevertheless, this method of making steak is awesome, especially if you live in a condo, and the results are tender and delicious.

That’s it!  If you’ve read this far, thank you!  I hope you are able to enjoy some of these “most popular posts” from 2009.

Thanks again for your support, and I look forward to a fabulous 2010!

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Comments

  1. Hungry Dog says

    January 1, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Happy new year to you! Looking at this post I’m (again) impressed with your lovely photos. Here’s to a great 2010!

    Reply
  2. Fresh Local and Best says

    January 1, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    Happy new year! I hope 2010 brings much happiness and blessings.

    Reply
  3. lindsaymeyer says

    January 1, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    Fun idea to showcase your top posts! I did love the one about how to sear steaks!

    Happy 2010… can’t wait for more from Tiny Urban Kitchen.

    Reply
  4. Chey can cook! (and more) says

    January 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Love the pictures and can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!

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  5. Chey can cook! (and more) says

    January 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Love the pictures and can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!

    Reply
  6. Chey can cook! (and more) says

    January 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Love the pictures and can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!

    Reply
  7. Chey can cook! (and more) says

    January 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Love the pictures and can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!

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  8. Chey can cook! (and more) says

    January 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Love the pictures and can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!

    Reply
  9. kamran siddiqi says

    January 2, 2010 at 1:15 am

    Happy 2010! Great roundup! 😀

    Reply
  10. and this blog says

    January 3, 2010 at 5:13 am

    happy 2010!!!! =) cheers to all the yummy eats to come

    Reply
  11. Shannon says

    January 3, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    it was great to meet you in november! what great posts, i will certainly be trying those yogurt pops 🙂 happy 2010!

    Reply
  12. wasabi prime says

    January 4, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    What a happy post — I felt like looking at photos of a vacation taken with friends. Your blog is such a joy to read, as it really shares these fun experiences with readers. I love how different every post is, but there’s always a bit of your own personal touch for everything, so it’s not just food for the sake of food. Here’s to another year of embracing life!

    Reply
  13. Michelle says

    January 6, 2010 at 8:48 am

    Happy New Year! I hope we’ll be able to get together again soon!

    Reply

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