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Best of 2007
What Did We Cook Up This Year?
Each week we test to see if you've been paying attention. A lot of you do really well, and so I thought it would be fun to see how well you've been paying attention all year. I've created questions from our most popular, or most interesting stories.
Our Sunday Best
Every Sunday for the past year, we've brought you either a delicious Sunday Dinner that you could really sink your teeth into, or a delightful Sunday BBQ that you could treat your family with. As part of our Best of 2007 coverage, I thought it would be fun to pick my favorite three dinners and favorite three bbq recipes. From the top left corner, going clockwise:
- Handmade Gnocchi with Pesto
- Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic
- Chimichurri Beef Steak
- Beef Bourguignon
- Grilled Peaches and Goat Cheese Crostinis
- Pomegranate Grilled Lamb Chops
You've Got Mail!
Whenever I see something I like — such as these root beer float cupcakes — I have a tendency to share it with all of my friends. Well, according to the geeks you guys do the same thing! I had them pull some info for us and we discovered which stories were the most emailed of 2007.
2007's Favorite Food Reality Judge Is...
A while back, we asked you who was your favorite food reality show judge of 2007. There were 10 judges to choose from, but the leader of the pack was definitely Tom Colicchio from Top Chef. His tell it like it is attitude and affable smile won your hearts this year.
Revisiting Travel Week
This Summer YumSugar and I went on a trip around the world, and we invited you along for the ride! We devoted entire days to discussing the delicious cuisines from 10 different countries around the globe. I've looked back at all of our coverage and picked out my favorite memories from our culinary journeys.
2007's Favorite Food Reality Contestant Is...
When we asked you to name your favorite food reality contestant, I should have known that Dale Levitski was going to top the list. A lot of you guys have been cheerleading for him since day one. Also, you have to just love the story of him re-discovering himself as a chef during the Top Chef journey.
The Best Debates
To get to know you better, we love to ask conversation provoking polls. Sometimes the simplest questions are the most stimulating. When forced to decide between one beloved dish or another, you are quick to express your likes and dislikes.
Our Favorite Ice Cream Sandwiches
This Summer, PartySugar and I took turns making ice cream sandwiches each week. We made fourteen different variations, but for our Best of 2007 coverage, we decided to pick our top five. Here they are, starting at the top left corner:
- Dulce De Leche Ice Cream with Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers
- Brownies with Vanilla Berry Ice Cream
- Puff Pastry With Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
- Chocolate Citrus Biscotti With Orange Ice Cream
- Vanilla Caramel Ice Cream on Saltines
2007's Favorite Food Holiday Is...
When we asked about your favorite food holiday of 2007, most of you eagerly voted for Thanksgiving. In this case, I totally have to agree. Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, a celebration that revolves around an elaborate meal.
2007's Favorite Food Trend Is . . .
This year saw the rise of food as a fun activity, fancy fro yo, and sweets that are savory. However none of those topped your favorite-food trends the way local food and high-end comfort food did. The lead kept flip-flopping — currently high-end comfort food is winning by two votes — however I'm going to have to go with the local-food movement.
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