Top 2 in 2016

Reflecting on the top 2 yummy inspirations in the kitchen this year on A Butterful Mind.

Whew! Between buying up Challenge Butter on sale at Harris Teeter (ya’ll saw that on Instagram), perusing the Summerville Farmers’ Market, and car-tripping to NY visiting family, you could say I’ve had quite an adventurous apetite for life. And my husband and I have already started a new adventure renovating our new place. More on that journey later…

Now I’ll enthrall you with a “top 2” list of A Butterful Mind’s successes and favorites from 2016.

Top 2 Posts

1. Eggless Buttermilk Pancakes – No surprise here. People are searching like crazy on Google for a recipe that gives you fluffy, egg-free pancakes with that old-fashioned buttermilk tang.
2.  Split Pea Soup – Rock on, soup lovers! I happen to really dig a good soup and I’m excited to see many of you do too!

Top 2 Pins

1. Split Pea Soup – Oh, Pinterest, sweet pinterest. It’s plain to see that my Split Pea Soup fans are also avid pinners. Thanks to each of you for making this recipe the most pinned in 2016.
2. How To Soften Butter – What’s that? My little tutorial on How to Soften Butter quickly and without a microwave is second place? That’s pretty darn cool. Softened butter is a staple in these parts.

Top 2 Products I Love

1. Aliño by Charleston Spice Company – Hand blended right here in the south. This particular blend is awesome on fish and in whipped riccota.
2. Joseph Joseph Spatula – I just got this in December! This instrument of greatness is fit for high temps and smoothly grazing ceramic cookware. It’s a must have tool in the kitchen.

Top 2 Changes In The Kitchen

1. Simple Kitchen Decor – You may remember my giveaway with Haven & Hound to show how adding a few simple touches can transform a dull space into one that inspires you to cook.
2. 7 Easy Habits For An Organized Kitchen – These tips helped me (especially through the holidays) to keep my head on straight even with my kids causing chaos!

Top 2 Recipes I Tried

1. Portland Porch Lettuce Wraps – Hands down, my favorite recipe when the peaches are in season, the basil is fresh, and you’re craving a healthy AND filling meal.
2. Chocolate Buttermilk Cake – Perfect for cupcakes and were a huge hit at my son’s birthday party with my own cream cheese frosting.

Top 2 Food Blogs I Follow

1. Pinch Me, I’m Eating – Local to Charleston, SC (yay!) and rocking a killer pimento cheese recipe.
2. B.Britnell – If you’re visiting Nashville you need to check out her restaurant recommendations!

Top 2 Blogs That Inspire Me

1. Just A Girl And Her Blog – Keeping me organized especially after the holidays.
2. Baked Bree – Fellow photographer and food lover, Bree Hester’s bright images and Friday Happy Mail bring a smile to my face. Just look at her awesome mug collection!

That’s it for our top 2 in 2016. New friends, new recipes, new interests, all these things made it a “finding my blog identity” kind of year. And I’ve loved what it’s become and the fans I’ve befriended. But sadly, I still hate chocolate.