2014 – what a year. I started an amazing job, moved out of my family’s home and in with my boyfriend, finally got a DSLR camera and took my blog photographs to a new level. Moving into my own place and being immersed in nutrition and the culinary arts at work has also changed the way I eat. I now cook way less meat and way more plants, which is reflected in the recipes I’ve been posting and the general tone of my blog. I also introduced some new series on Chez Sasha, including Cocktail Hour, Favorite Foodies, and Even Better With an Egg, which I am totally excited about developing further.
Overall, I feel so happy and lucky to have had the kind of year 2014 has been, and can’t wait to see what 2015 brings. Below, in no particular order, are 14 of my favorite posts from this year.
1. How to make a latte without a machine - A skill worth mastering for the frugal latte-lover.
2. The pros and cons of brunch at Joseph Leonard - The one where I tackle the all-important question of how long is too long to wait for a table at brunch.
3. All about my cool new day job at Natural Gourmet Institute.
4. Ukrainian chocolate kielbasa - The story of a very special teacup, and the recipe for a beloved Ukrainian confection. Also, one of my favorite sets of photos from this year.
5. Why shop at the farmer’s market, in layman’s terms - Seriously, it kicks supermarkets’ butts.
6. Orange Moscow Mule - A simple wintery cocktail with a sophisticated garnish trick to impress all your friends with.
7. Scaccia Ragusana - The best Sicilian dish no one’s ever heard of.
8. Brunch at The Patio in Beacon, NY - An outdoor restaurant with a must-see view in a small Hudson Valley town.
9. The opening of the Russ & Daughters Café - Their new space on the Lower East Side is gorgeous.
10. These are the best buttermilk biscuits ever.
11. Russian-style roasted eggplant spread - A staple at all Russian holiday dinners, and also the most viewed recipe on my blog this year.
12. Discovering Sam’s Pizzeria in Cobble Hill - This under-the-radar Brooklyn restaurant is around 80 years old and their pizza is unbeatable.
13. Balsamic skirt steak, caramelized onion and blue cheese sandwiches - Rene insists they’re the best thing I’ve ever made.
14. Thai coconut chicken soup - A knock-off of a Thai restaurant specialty adapted for the home kitchen.
What was the most memorable meal you had this year?
Wow there are some really interesting recipes and posts there - a great variety. I love the egg series and that Scilian recipe looks so interesting I am going to bookmark it and make it! Lovely posts
My favourite meal this year was a gnocchi garlic kale bake, my new favourite dough recipe (2 ingredients) and many more. Bec x
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The frugal latte lovers bit made me laugh.
The most memorable meal I had is going to be the monstrosity I consumed on Christmas day. Not only did it taste jolly nice, but the turkey cost me a fair whack and large bills aren’t something I tend to forget very quickly.
Awesome pics as usual.
Thank you!