Can you believe we are getting ready to flip our calendars to a new year again? I can’t! Even though it went by in a blink, 2015 was an eventful year. Like in life, the blog has taken its twists and turns – I had a lot of momentum from 2014 going into 2015 but somehow lost steam at the beginning of the year. I consider Ahu Eats to be my creative outlet and as such, I don’t believe in forcing anything. I knew that inspiration would eventually return, and it did! Despite a kitchen under construction I’ve been getting back into the writing groove which makes me very happy – even more happy to be connecting with all of you. So here’s to a 2016 filled with more delicious recipes, online friends and most of all having fun while we’re at it!
Goals
Most people who know me in-real-life know that I love data and anything to do with it – lists, goals, spreadsheets – they get me going (I see you rolling your eyes)! So I would love to take this time to not only reflect on the year that is ending, but to look forward and what I might want to accomplish. A few goals I have for Ahu Eats in 2016 are:
- Video content – Videos are a fun and different way of creating engaging content. Recently I find myself always stopping on Buzzfeed’s Tasty videos in my Facebooknews feed and I can’t stop watching! I’d like to try my hand at creating some videos as well.
- Revamp some older recipes – there are some older recipes that can use some TLC, like taking new photos and give them a facelift! I’ve started with an oldie but a goodie, Shirini Keshmeshi.
- Figure out Pinterest. Seriously. Any tips?
- Enjoy what I’m doing. This is the most important – at the end of the day, none of the goals matter if it’s not fun.
What are your goals for the coming year?
2015’s Best Recipes
So, what were the most popular recipes of 2015 on Ahu Eats? The most popular recipe of 2015 was actually posted in late 2014… my Pillowy Lemon Poppyseed Cookies! Who could resist these fluffy pillows of lemony-poppyseedy goodness? Not me… which reminds me I really need to make these again!
Pillowy Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
The second most popular recipe of 2015 was my recipe for Adasi, or Persian Lentil Stew. This classic Persian dish is simple, hearty and healthy and a great use of one of my favorite ingredients, the lentil.
Adasi (Persian Lentil Stew)
And finally, the 3rd most popular recipe is one from 2012 but continues to get a tremendous amount of traffic, Shirini Keshmeshi (Persian Raisin Cookies). This recipe has been so consistently popular that I actually decided to give it a facelift this past month. Enjoy!
Shirini Keshmeshi (Persian Raisin Cookies) – pillowy, raisin-y with a touch of rosewater. Perfect with tea!
Well folks, that’s a wrap! I hope you have a fantastic remainder of the year. I’ll be spending the last two weeks of the year in Germany, Switzerland and Italy – stay tuned for stories, photos and recipes from my European adventure! And if you’re listening Santa, my wish list is the same it’s been for the last 3 years. 😀
Ahu jan, Your goals for 2016 are all wonderful. Looking forward to your new treats to be posted in 2016! Happy Holidays!