A (Tasty) Year In Review: 2011

2011 was memorable, I'm sure. A lot happened, anyways. I think. To be honest, after a long Christmas vacation, the last 12 months are kinda blurry to me right now. I had to set aside some time, sit down, and take a long look at the treats we've baked over the year. Some I looked back with fondness, others I shook my head for a while and thought "Why oh why did I think that was a good idea?"

Here's a run down of some of C&C's most distinctive desserts of 2011:

January - Nutella Crème Brûlée

Before this post, creme brulee was something utterly frightening and unattainable. Five star restaurants make it, not someone who puts bacon and sauerkraut into cupcakes. Finally, I swallowed my somewhat awkward pride and went head first into zee creme. And boy did I ever. 

February - Cthulhu Cupcakes

Things we learned while reading this post: I'm a nerd. I'm a bit insane. The dark lord Cthulhu will come and end us all.

March - The Captain Kirk

This was one of Mr. C's favourite cupcakes ever. And for good reason too: It tasted like ice cream.

April - Vegan Vanilla Sex Bob-omb

The Sex Bob-omb is a whole lot of work. I actually don't think I'd attempt a batch again. Last time I'm pretty sure I ODed on vegan pastry cream.

May - Victorian Sandwich Cakes

This post just goes to show you that I can be delicate and refined. What you don't see is I'm picking my nose. Right now.

June - Boston Cream Pie Cookies

I just wanted to repost this one so I could tell Luongo to eat a D once again. Hey, Luongo! Eat a D.

July - Butter Tart Canada Day Cupcakes

So patriotic. Brings a maple syrup flavoured tear to my eye.

August - Hufflepuff Cookies

Our Hogwarts Cookies were all beloved - but this was our most requested. Maybe it's because it was filled with every type of candy bar you could imagine. Or maybe it's because IT'S THE SIZE OF YOUR FACE.

September - Vegan Brownies (and PB & Banana Vegan Ice Cream)

I will stand by this recipe forever. This is the best brownie - vegan or no - I've ever made. The ice cream was melt-your-face-off amazing as well.

October - Bloody Beet Cupcakes

I don't think cupcakes that taste like vegetables will catch on. I hope I can convince a few of you with this recipe, though.

November - Prince Charming Pumpkin Cupcakes

In which we found out that Prince Charming is sort of a loser.

December - A Trio of Vegan Christmas Cookies

Our most popular vegan treat this year - and no wonder. These things will have you "Ho Ho Hoing" until next year.

And there you have it, folks! C&C 2011 in a nut shell! Let's hope that 2012 brings more memorable treats (you know it will). Mr. C and I wish you a very champagne-filled New Years! If you have your own 2011 year in review for your own blog, make sure you link it up here -We love to read and reminisce about cookies/cupcakes of yore.