Home · Recipes · Life and Travel The Best of 2014: A Year in Review Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Dec 31, 2014Updated: Aug 31, 2023 12 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. 2014 was quite the whirlwind. Where did the time go? It has been a little quiet here on the blog these last two weeks. I’ve just been enjoying the season and savoring all the little moments. (As I hope you have been too!) As the year comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on all the things that has happened over the last 12 months. Lots of ups, some downs, and definitely many lessons learned. My top three highlights of 2014: 1.) Being chosen as one of Better Homes and Gardens top ten baking blogs. 2.) Maui and Kauai trip with my family. It’s been almost a decade since our last vacation together. 3.) Adding little pup Taylor to the family. Here are some of my favorite recipes from 2014. It was really difficult narrowing it down, but I picked one recipe from each month. Cheers to 2015! It’s going to be an even more delicious year! 1. January: Slow Cooker Asian Braised Beef 2. February: Pink Valentine Cake Doughnuts 3. March: Oreo Coffee Cream Parfait 4. April: Chocolate Avocado Popsicles 5. May: Strawberry Shortcake Doughnuts 6. June: Lemon & Olive Oil Layer Cake with fresh berries 7. July: Calamansi Juice 8. August: Peanut Butter Chocolate Bundt Cake 9. September: Toasted Tres Leches Cake 10. October: Apple Cider Hot Toddy 11. November: Barley Rice Bowl with butternut squash, mushroom and kale in teriyaki sauce 12. December: Caramel Walnut Stick Buns — I wanted to wish everyone a happy, happy New Year! Stay safe, don’t drink & drive, and let’s celebrate the close of another chapter! I can’t wait for what the new year will bring! xoxo, Maryanne
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says: December 31, 2014 You deserve all the you’ve had this year, Maryanne! I adore you and your blog. I know I can always come here for stunning photography and delicious recipes. Wishing you and your family a happy New Year! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 2, 2015 Thank you so much Jen! I wish you and your loved ones a VERY happy New Year!! :)
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says: December 31, 2014 You are so incredibly talented, Maryanne! Every one of your recipes makes my jaw drop and this round-up is a collection of some amazing recipes with equally amazing photos (seriously – how are you so dang consistently awesome at taking photos?!). I want to make that November rice bowl for dinner this week. It’s happening. Hope you have a wonderful new year! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 2, 2015 Thank you Sarah! Back at ya! I LOVE, love, LOVE your photographs. We really need to collaborate one day… Happy, happy New Year! Hope to see you soon ;)
E Villanueva says: January 1, 2015 Thank you for sharing all those delicious recipes, and their lovely photos! Looking forward to your 2015 blog! Happy New Year Maryanne, and wish you and family and loved ones a great New Year celebration! Hugs to Charlie & Taylor! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 2, 2015 Thank you Tita E! Happy New Year to you and your family! Come back and visit so you can meet little Taylor! :)
Kelly - A Side of Sweet says: January 1, 2015 Congrats on all of your success Maryanne! I feel so lucky to have met you in person this year! Your photos are absolutely lovely – every one is more mouthwatering than the last! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 2, 2015 Thank you Kelly! It was such a pleasure meeting you. Hope to see you again soon :)
Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says: January 2, 2015 What a wonderfully delicious and exciting year! Looking forward to more good stuff in 2015! XO Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 2, 2015 Thanks Liz! 2015 is going to be one heck of a delicious and sweet year! :)
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says: January 3, 2015 Congrats on such an amazing year, Maryanne! Love seeing your top 10, everything looks absolutely mouthwatering! Your photos are stunning and I can’t wait to see what 2015 brings! Happy Happy New Year! Reply