2025 Year in Review – A Year of Challenges & Change
Another year has come and gone, and with it the perfect moment to pause and reflect on 2025.
It was a tougher year than I expected, marked by many challenges and changes — both in my personal life and at work. Right now, I’m truly looking forward to some quiet time between the years. I really need this to recharge. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to be more relaxed about the things I can’t change, especially at work 😉.
When it comes to travel, 2025 was very much a year of city trips. I visited places like Berlin, Munich, Antwerp, Istanbul and Athens. I loved exploring these cities, but I missed taking longer journeys and experiencing very different places. My bucket list is still long, with destinations like Vietnam, Colombia, Japan (again), Scotland, Iceland….and probably a few more. Maybe next year, let’s see what the new year brings.
Now, let’s take a moment to look back at one of my favorite parts of the year: the recipes you loved most! As the months went by, certain bakes clearly stood out. Here you’ll find your most-loved baking recipes from 2025.
January – Red Wine Chocolate Bundt Cake
Recipe: Red Wine Chocolate Bundt Cake
February – Raspberry Mousse Cake
Recipe: Raspberry Mousse Cake
March – Baked Berliner
Recipe: Baked Berliners
April – Taiwanese Castella Cake
Recipe: Taiwanese Castella Cake
May – Chocolate Licorice Brownie Cookies
Recipe: Chocolate Licorice Brownie Cookies
June – Whole Wheat & Spelt Sourdough Bread
Recipe: Whole Wheat & Spelt Sourdough Bread
July – Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Cake
August – Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins
Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Muffins
September – Spelt Sourdough Bread
Recipe: Spelt Sourdough Bread
October – Healthy Twix Cups
Recipe: Healthy Twix Cups
November – Speculoos Babka
Recipe: Speculoos Babka
December – Rustic Artisan Bread with a Golden Crust
Recipe: Rustic Artisan Bread with a Golden Crust
As the new year approaches, I find myself hoping for peace in places touched by conflict and for the world to move toward a better future. Personally, I’m wishing for a year that feels a little brighter than the last. Sometimes, the smallest hopes are the ones that carry us forward.
I also want to take a moment to say thank you. To everyone who has supported me here and across my social media platforms: thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your encouragement, feedback, and enthusiasm mean so much to me and motivate me. This journey wouldn’t be possible without you, and I’m incredibly grateful for this wonderful community.
I hope the year brings you good health, comforting moments, creative inspiration, and plenty of reasons to turn on the oven. Thank you for being part of this journey — I can’t wait to see what will come next.
Happy New Year 🥳!