We’re supposed to have clinked our champagne glasses, and dusted the dirt or flour off our hands as 2016 has come to an end. These firm endings and stark beginnings always feel like a lurch to me (and Mariah Carey would agree, amiright?) . A little bit like stepping on the gas pedal and looking in the rearview mirror at the same time. That’s an unsafe analogy, so let’s be careful to look back knowing that we’ve got some good work and big love to look forward to in the new year.
Also a lot of pot pies and cookies and quality time to pack into another year.
Let’s ease in. Here’s some reading to see us through:
• More Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions for 2017. Spot on with the cheese on a plate. Spot on. It’s all about setting ourselves up for success with reality firmly within our grasp.
• I’d file this under, YAS QUEEN: Serena Williams reflects on her career.
• What’s the difference between European and American butter? Just so you know, for after the New Year’s juice cleanse.
• You know what kind of cleanse I can get down with? A soup cleanse! This Thai Curry Soup look particularly delicious.
• A very good listen from last Fall. Vision and perseverance and Al Pacino: FreshAir with Francis Ford Coppola on The Godfather.
• Quick question, how does your house smell?
• If getting your finances in order is part of your plan for the new year, I feel ya and I gotcha covered! Pro Tips: Ask a Financial Planner.
• One of last year’s most inspiring books: Grace Bonney’s In The Company of Women
• My favorite albums of last year: Joseph’s I’m Alone, No You’re Not
• My favorite body product, face treat, and hair splurge of last year.
Body: Neroli and Rose Body Nutrients Oil Face: Dr. Dennis Gross Daily Face Peels Hair: Bonacure Rescue Repair Treatment
• Three more sleeps until we can eat King Cake for the season! No that we’re counting… we’re totally counting though.
Happy New Year. Thank you for all of the love and support and good vibes you bring to this space. I’m wish you well in the new year. I’ll be here will all sorts of savory + sweet recipes to help make our days more warm and delicious.
xo Joy
Fiona
Your little corner of the internet is one of my favorite places in the world, and reading “let it be Sunday” with a cup of tea and a cookie is like top 5. Thank you!
Reannon
Joy, I’ve been reading for a long time but hardly ever comment. I just wanted to tell you that these posts are my very favorite. I always find a few things that make me click over, give me something to think about, drool over or feel good about. Thank you for that & for being your super great self x
erisa
I totally laughed out loud at the cheese / fridge resolution w/o remembering your comment. SO GOOD! Sent it to my girlfriends. Also, the Joseph album. So in love. Shared it with my mom while she was here for Christmas. We miss you on the west side!
sinaasappeljetzt
Thank you for the link to apartment therapy – lots of interesting stuff there, never came across this site before, oddly enough. So, thank you!
Also, thank you for all good wishes and I’m looking forward to all the recipes yet to come in 2017! Have a really happy new year, Joy! Sina from Germany
h.rainey
You truly are a joy :) pun intended lol
Hofterzielbeek
Happy New year, Joy! You have made baking look so easy. Excited about more recipes and tips coming this year.
Heidi
Hi Joy,
This is my first time to your blog. I found it via looking for a “cinnamon swirl bread in a cast iron skillet” search. I absolutely LOVE cinnamon rolls and maybe this was meant to be lol. I became further intrigued because I noticed you had a “baking challenge” and I LOVE challenges! Anyhow, I LOVE to bake and am happy to have happened by your blog. I look forward to stopping by and read when I can. Thanks!
Alison Borgas
Love the piece about lowering our standards. Happy New Year!
Sara
I’ve read your blog for years, and it just keeps getting better and better! Thanks for making baking more beautiful!
Madeline
The idea of a soup cleanse is blowing my mind!
joythebaker
Food!
athaidek
I looovve the new Joseph album!! Can’t wait for another great year Joy!
KattzzzFL
Happy New Year!
Kyra
Happy New Year, Joy! Your blog is a constant source of happiness, inspiration, and motivation for me. In fact, I made your double crust chicken pot pie last night (with turkey)! Thank you so much for being so thoughtful and heartfelt in your posts.
Angela
I totally fell in LUV with Joseph’s I’m Alone, No You’re Not in 2016! Am thinking it will be just one more thing we can talk about once you announce me the winner of your “Come Spend a Day with Joy” giveaway! [following you forevs; luv ya bunches, can ya tell?]
Angela
LUV LUV LUV Joseph’s I’m Alone No You’re Not!! Already loved ya like the great interwebs girlfriend that ya are but this is just ONE MORE THING to love. Plus, when you open up that (hopeful) giveaway of “Come Spend A Day with Joy”, it will be one more thing to chat about!!
Karen
I made your King cake this past weekend. It has become our favorite and I make it throughout the year. I use different colored sugars for the season! LOVE IT!
Su
Happy 2017! Excited to follow you for another year-going on my 5th! I love the Dr Gross daily peels also and the alpha beta glow pads are great. Gave them as stocking stuffers this year!
joythebaker
That’s a dang good stocking stuffer!
Kaleigh Sanio
I love these “Let it be ____” posts! Also all your recipes. And you talking about NOLA. Which, I’m going to be in NOLA in May! Any thoughts about must see/do things while I’m in the city?
Liz
Happy New Year! Thanks for the great blog. Looking forward to what you will share this year!