Just over six months ago, I started this blog. Since then, I've met a lot of very lovely people and eaten a lot of great food. I thought I'd share with you a few favorites.
 Potato Salad: I made this on a whim from a combination of sources and now I've made it for a wedding and a work-related potluck.  Everyone raves about it and I'm no longer allowed to bring anything but this dish to work potlucks!
 Potato Salad: I made this on a whim from a combination of sources and now I've made it for a wedding and a work-related potluck.  Everyone raves about it and I'm no longer allowed to bring anything but this dish to work potlucks! Spiced Chicken with Barley: Another surprising find - the spice mixture in this recipe is unlike anything I'd made before and it's damn good.  Another repeat in our menu.
 Spiced Chicken with Barley: Another surprising find - the spice mixture in this recipe is unlike anything I'd made before and it's damn good.  Another repeat in our menu. Pork, Pineapple and Chile Salad: The theme today is "surprising" -- I loved the interplay of flavors and textures.  Definitely one of the "wow!"'s on my table this year.
 Pork, Pineapple and Chile Salad: The theme today is "surprising" -- I loved the interplay of flavors and textures.  Definitely one of the "wow!"'s on my table this year. Caribbean Rice and Beans: It took us four days to make this recipe again.  It's that good, I think.
 Caribbean Rice and Beans: It took us four days to make this recipe again.  It's that good, I think. German Chocolate Pie: Oh man, I fell in love with this pie.  I made it into mini-pies and loved every bit.  It's now my go-to sinful, rich dessert delight.
German Chocolate Pie: Oh man, I fell in love with this pie.  I made it into mini-pies and loved every bit.  It's now my go-to sinful, rich dessert delight. Maizes Zupa (Latvian Bread Soup): This is such a great dessert, but it's hard to afford (and source) the bread for it here.  One of my favorite recipes from Latvia.
Maizes Zupa (Latvian Bread Soup): This is such a great dessert, but it's hard to afford (and source) the bread for it here.  One of my favorite recipes from Latvia. Mujadarrah: Surprisingly popular, it's an excellent frugal yet tasty meal.  Very good for those days you don't really feel like doing any work but want a heartily good dinner.
Mujadarrah: Surprisingly popular, it's an excellent frugal yet tasty meal.  Very good for those days you don't really feel like doing any work but want a heartily good dinner. Speķa rauši (Latvian Bacon and Onion Rolls): One of the very first recipes I posted here and one of the two photos I have up on Photograzing. Definitely good - I love snacking on them.
Speķa rauši (Latvian Bacon and Onion Rolls): One of the very first recipes I posted here and one of the two photos I have up on Photograzing. Definitely good - I love snacking on them. Maltās gaļas mērce: Surprisingly, or not since it's awfully good, this is what brings the most folks via various search engines.
Maltās gaļas mērce: Surprisingly, or not since it's awfully good, this is what brings the most folks via various search engines. Caprese Salad: Talk about a runaway hit.  This image got StumbledUpon and got quite a few hits in 24 hours.  Damn good salad too -- and the sole reason I am planting tomatoes this spring.
 Caprese Salad: Talk about a runaway hit.  This image got StumbledUpon and got quite a few hits in 24 hours.  Damn good salad too -- and the sole reason I am planting tomatoes this spring.