Have a Safe and Happy New Year

I just wanted to wish everybody a spectacular New Year's Eve.  2012 is going to bring a whole lotta awesomeness on this blog.  I basically have all of January to catch up in the blogging world.  I have a few reviews and some giveaways planned.  Plus, more recipes.  So excited.

And I feel like I'm obligated to show what we had for Christmas, because I totally forgot to.  We basically spent the past week lounging around and eating way too many tamales.  For brunch we had sweet potato-pumpkin cinnamon rolls w/ maple cream cheese glaze, Spanish omelet from VWAV w/ romesco sauce, and sauteed spinach and chorizo (adapted from Vegan Brunch w/ Viva Vegan chorizo).

sweet potato-pumpkin cinnamon rolls

sauteed spinach w/ chorizo and lemons from our tree

spanish omelet and romesco sauce (in background)

spread of Viva Vegan awesomeness

Overall, this year has been incredibly pleasant for me.  I read a lot.  I wrote a lot.  I took a chance on something and almost succeeded, but the real win is that I didn't give up.  Vida Vegan Con was everything I dreamed it would be.  I went back to school (and straight owned my classes).  I learned a lot and struggled a bit.  Next year is gonna be even more epic.  I can feel it.

Wishing y'all a truly happy and safe night!  Have fun!  Stay safe.  See you on the other side of 2012.