2024 Year in Review – A Year of Progress, Challenges, and New Adventures
Another year has come and gone, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on 2024! At the beginning of the year, I set a few personal goals:
- Be more active in my daily routine
- Commit to regular workouts
- Cut back on junk food, especially sweets
- Post more healthy recipes
- Spend more time with my family
Looking back, I’m proud to say I made progress on most of these. Physical activity and exercise are now regular parts of my life, which has been incredibly rewarding. I also managed to see my family often, something that brought me a lot of joy. However, I didn’t quite hit the mark with posting healthy recipes — ideas didn’t always come easily. That’s something I’m actively working on and will prioritize more in 2025. Cutting down on junk food, especially sweets, remains a tough hurdle for me. I have such a sweet tooth and can’t simply switch it off. But I’m determined to tackle this in the new year – maybe I’ll discover some great alternatives that are just as satisfying.
One of the absolute highlights of this year was my trip to London. It was my first time and I stayed for two weeks! Exploring new places is always exciting, especially when you have the time to go beyond the typical tourist spots. London stole my heart right away: the food, the pubs, the endless things to do – I loved every moment and can’t wait to go back!
Now let’s take a moment to revisit the most-loved recipes of the year, month by month! It was so exciting to see which recipes you enjoyed the most. Here’s a collection of your favorites from 2024.
January – Healthy Twix Bars
Recipe: Healthy Twix Bars
February – Apple Custard Cake
Recipe: Apple Custard Cake
March – Biscoff Babka
Recipe: Biscoff Babka
April – New York Style Bagels
Recipe: New York Style Bagels
May – Strawberry Charlotte Cake
Recipe: Strawberry Charlotte Cake
June – Vanilla Custard Buns
Recipe: Vanilla Custard Buns
July – Bánh Mì
Recipe: Bánh Mì
August – Lemon Tart with Strawberries
Recipe: Lemon Tart with Strawberries
September – Biscoff Layer Cake
Recipe: Biscoff Layer Cake
October – Whole Wheat Seeded Sourdough Bread
Recipe: Whole Wheat Seeded Sourdough Bread
November – Apple Fritters
Recipe: Apple Fritters
December – Dulce de Leche Cookies
Recipe: Dulce de Leche Cookies
2024 was a year full of small victories, meaningful family moments, exciting challenges, and inspiring new experiences. I’m already looking forward to what 2025 will bring – both in my personal life and here on the blog!
I also want to take a moment to express my gratitude. To everyone who has supported me here and on my social media platforms – thank you! Your encouragement, feedback, and enthusiasm mean the world to me. None of this would be possible without you, and I’m so incredibly grateful for this amazing community.
As we step into 2025, I wish all of you a year filled with joy, health, and success. May it be a time of growth, creativity, and countless moments to savor, whether sweet or savory. Thank you for being part of this journey – let’s make 2025 our best year yet!
Happy New Year 🥳!