First there was the book. The parties, readings, signings and visits were definitely the highlights of the year. So many wonderful friends, old and new, who showed support and shared the sweetness, from New York to New Jersey, Kansas City to Denver. Thank you!
… hiking and mountain biking in Colorado, it was an adventurous year.
But also peaceful and rejuvenating.
… and also spending time in New York and Brooklyn. After all, home is where the heart is.
Speaking of home, I got back to Connecticut tons (and wrote about it), where I spent QT with my dear dad as well as cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
…Followed by the culinary highlight of the year: dinner at Eleven Madison Park. 15 courses of brilliance, which included not only sturgeon, smoking on the table, and carrot tartare, straight from a tableside meat grinder, but this humble little picnic course.
Not to say the rest of the year was slim pickings. Cupcakes, lobster rolls, Manhattans… and as many meals at Buvette as I could manage.
2012 was very good to me. I can only hope 2013 is equally fun, fulfilling, relaxed, productive, delicious, adventurous and filled with family, friends, love and health.
Most of all, I’m wishing the same for all of you! Happy New Year, everyone! Bon année!