Merry Christmas 2013

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Merry Christmas 2013 from Simply Recipes!

Photography Credit: Elise Bauer

♫ O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum … ♪

Dear readers,

Another year has come and gone. Once again our families gather to enjoy each other’s presence and to celebrate the season of peace, hope, and joy. Thank you for keeping us company this year, as we’ve experimented in the kitchen, doing our best to create meals worthy of our efforts and yours.

One milestone managed to slip by me this year. Sometime this summer, as my toes were digging in an ocean sprayed beach, Simply Recipes turned 10. Ten years of anything seems like a long time, but this? It’s just as much of an adventure now as it ever was. Every day I’m inspired by what I’m learning. Thank you for reading. Thank you for trying the recipes, and for your advice and encouragement.

Have a wonderful holiday, wherever you are. Bless you today, and every day of your lives.

Love,

Elise & family

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Elise Bauer

Elise Bauer is the founder of Simply Recipes. Elise launched Simply Recipes in 2003 as a way to keep track of her family's recipes, and along the way grew it into one of the most popular cooking websites in the world. Elise is dedicated to helping home cooks be successful in the kitchen. Elise is a graduate of Stanford University, and lives in Sacramento, California.

84 Comments

Shay

Congratulations on 10 years! My Family and I, Wish You and Your Family a Safe and Happy Holiday.Many many many blessings. MY KITCHEN LOVES YOU!! :-)
Evie Lieb

Congratulations on 10 wonderful years of Simply Recipes! Thanks for the good food, inspiration and sound advice! Wishing you all the best in 2014! Hugs, Evie
sheila

Elise, what would I do with out your site?? It is the one I trust. Thanks again for another great year! Happy New Year! Sheila
Eli Fidelma

Love it! =)
Jim

Thank you for all of your work. Your site is the gift that keeps on giving! Best wishes for a joyful 2014.

Paul M.

Elise,
The photo above exemplifies your status as one exquisite food photographer. Your artistry and technical acumen only add to the allure of the recipes and helpful commentaries you provide. I forever remain a loyal fan.
Rolande from Gatineau

Thanks for the wonderful recipes. It is nice to see that some men love to cook. The best to all in the New Year.
cornel

Hey,
Thanks for every thing you do on this site,its great and very handy and yummy.
I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR and hope that every thing you wish to fufill and lot’s of love.
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas :)
- Elise Bauer
  
  I did Marta, thank you. Same to you!
June

All the best to you and your family for 2014 and more creative cooking a well.
Big fan

I steer as many people as I can to your site. So many people think they don’t know how to cook, but as you make it perfectly clear most cooking revolves around a few basic techniques. A cast iron skillet, a cutting board, and a chef’s knife and you are on your way.

Anyway, what I admire and appreciate is that you are encouraging people to get into the kitchen and also to get around the dinner table…making food about family and friends. Although, dinner for one is its own special treat.

Love the site.
ducksandbooks

what a great photo! Also, it looks yummy :)
Liz

Happy holidays! I adore your blog. It’s helped me put many meals together for my family and friends. Thank you! Wishing you the best for 2014.
Anna

Happy Christmas, Elise!

I love the photo! Thank you for your wonderful website. I started reading it about eight years ago when I first moved out of home. I love the photos, the recipes and stories that you’ve shared with us all.
Bonnie

Happy new year. Love the picture of Christmas tree. I have enjoyed your recipies.
Kalyn

Congratulations on ten fabulous years, and I am so glad you started the blog, because I can’t imagine how we could have met otherwise. Love the photo!
Janine

Congratulations Elise! Can’t believe it is ten years already. You have come a long way and created something truly unique and valuable. I really enjoy reading your updates – even though I never cook. But you never know, stranger things have been known to happen :-) Best wishes to you and your family for 2014.
Rosalee

Oh my word, look at that ‘tree’
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Even though I am one day late,
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
happy and healthy 2014!!!!!!!!!!
Gina Guthrie

I love this Christmas “Tree”, it makes me smile. I love your site, I’ve made so many of your recipes, and they always turn out great!
Rebecca

Elise,
After having tried many of your delicious recipes, your blog has become my go-to cooking site. I have never been disappointed. I wish you many blessings. Thank you and Happy Holidays!