The Time I Ate 30 MLB Stadium Samples

Last weekend I attended a food event hosted by the Major League Baseball called the MLB FoodFest thanks to the food selfie queen @eatwithnia (you should follow her, she’s the best).  

And when I say we ate… I mean we ATE so many samples. 30 samples to be exact! If you've ever dreamed of visiting all 29 (with 1 in Canada) baseball stadiums and eating then this is the event for you. 

The concept of this food fest is really cool. All 30 MLB stadiums have a signature food item that’s actually served at their stadium and this event puts whatever that food item is on display for everyone to try. The tickets range from $35-55 (with taxes and fees you’ll end up spending $40-65). You have 3 hours to try as many stadium items as humanly possible. 

There were 2 ticket options: with beer/drinks or without. The cheaper ticket does not allow drinks but I would say its worth it. The venue served some really refreshing beers (and spiked seltzer) available (3 max) but don’t feel bad if you go for the cheaper option they have plenty of water and coca-cola all around for the taking. 

Nia and I were on a mission to try food from all 30 stadiums and because we are dedicated women we did it! It personally took me 2 days to do this but I did it! I attended both days, different time slots (8pm on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday). 

A few different people asked what my favorites were that night. This took me some time to think over but I was able to come up with (3) of my favorite samples from the weekend. 

3 - Oakland Athletics : Brisket Nachos 

 

 

2 - Baltimore Orioles : Stuggy’s Crab Mac & Cheese 

 

 

 

1 - Boston Red Sox : Hot Lobster Roll 

 

 

 

If you are reading this and giving me a side-eye because I’m a New Yorker born and raised stating that Boston has the number baseball fare it’s okay. I love everything about my city and I’m confident enough to admit that I’d happily go to a baseball game in Boston just for the lobster roll. 

This event takes place in NEW YORK and LONDON. 

 

Keep an eye out for next years event! I’m sure it will be a food-tastic time!

 

And, while you wait here are pics I took from all 30 stadium stands. Here's a small slide show of my eats.

 

 

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How About Some Beer-On-Demand?

Do you like beer?I do.Don't look at this post with a side eye just because I'm a lady.I'm a proud beer drinker. I'm also a proud Rosé drinker but on a warm summer day I'll drink a nice ice-cold beer in a heart beat.Recently, I came across a site/company called Hopsy. I didn't think anything of it until I was given an offer to try some local craft beer (beer from the Bronx actually) for a great price. I'll tell you now, the price of a few growlers that contained craft beer sold me. So I did a bit research.Before we continue, I know you may be thinking: "Why do I need to order beer? I can go downstairs and across the street and pick up a six-pack of Budweiser's and call it a day."First of all, I'm here to help you get away from the average beer. I'm going to tell you how to get some refreshing craft beer while not leaving your couch. The beer comes to YOU. Secondly, it's really good beer. I promise you. And it's good enough to bring to a cook-out, a birthday party, a friends bbq, or even impress your netflix-and-chill buddy.Here's how it works, go to the website: http://hopsy.refr.cc/tameekaeatsClick on the "get started" buttonSelect your location of delivery (West Coast, East Coast, Midwest, and Somewhere Else) Click the "get started" button againThis will take you to a page for you figure out what your flavor profile isOnce you receive your flavor profile results you can then move on to ordering your first box of growlersLagers are my thing, and I enjoy light beers because they are refreshing, some contain fruit, and I noticed I like lagers with food (specifically burgers or hot wings).My first box contained 4 small growlers of the following craft beers: Greenport Harbor's Tidal Lager, Heineken's H41 Wild Lager (this was not the traditional Heineken beer, this was a special edition), Sixpoint's Crisp Pils, and Souther Tier Brewing's Pilsner.The above "pack" was called the "Hopsy - Light Pack".The site allows you to pick a ship date so you can make sure you are home when it gets delivered. Since this is alcohol, someone above the age of 21 should be home to sign for the beer. Hopsy's customer service is great! They are super helpful and will work with you when it comes to deliveries.I hope you give it a try and click the link below to get some beer-on-demand!LINK: http://hopsy.refr.cc/tameekaeats  

Day 24 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Regional Specialty

Today's Challenge:Favorite Regional Speciality This was an easy one.I have not been to Katz's Deli many times but the few times I've gone I've left pleasantly stuffed and surprised by how fresh the meats are and how low key the restaurant is.Being that the restaurant is famously known and opened in 1888, I expect this restaurant to be a bit high class because so many celebrities.But it's not. It's super chill. It's totally diner style but they offer some of the best meats I've had in this city.With diner style seating and tons of celeb photos plastered on the walls this place screams old school New York.If you eat meat and are in New York City, you have try the roast beef. Just look at that photo above.It's a dream to eat. 

Day 23 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Soup

Today's Challenge:Favorite SoupMy first reaction was to say Ramen but I'm sure people will be on my page trying to fight me if I gave that answer.Therefore, I'm going with my second-best answer: Chicken Noodle SoupIt's really simple to make, you can eat it any time of the year, it helps when you have a cold and it's super hearty.As soon as it gets a teeny tiny bit cold here in New York I love making soup from scratch.Chicken Noodle Soup is my go-to. And even when you are weak and sick it's easy enough to make.Here's a quick recipe if you want to make it. Get some fresh organic veggies, broth, and some hormone free chicken breasts and you are ready to go.The photo above is a soup I made while I was sick.What's your favorite soup? Comment below.

Day 22 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Super Bowl Snack

Today's Challenge:Favorite Super Bowl Snack This is an easy one.Hot wings.I know pizza is life but whenever I think of going to a Super Bowl Party I think of how many hot wings I'll be eating.Lot's of people I know are very picky when it comes to which part of the wing they eat, some only eat the "drumette" part while some only eat the "wingette / flat" part.I happily eat both parts, I do prefer the flat parts because they are just easier to eat in my opinion but if they are tasty I'll eat it all.The hot wings in the photo above are homemade, I'll dig up the recipe and post it on the site soon.What's your favorite Super Bowl Snack? Comment below.

Day 21 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Dish At Thanksgiving

Today's Challenge:Favorite Dish At Thanksgiving

Growing up Thanksgiving was one of my favorite holidays for (2) reasons:

1 - It’s a holiday that’s really close to my birthday, and as a child I would still get gifts in addition to cake and food from aunts and grandparents. Who wouldn’t love that!?

2 - It was a holiday where all you did was hang out with your family members and eat. That works for me!

Things are a bit different now that I’m older. I celebrate the days separately, and I no longer get gifts on both days but it’s okay. I’m still down for a feast. I will always enjoy that part.

One dish I love making and I always look forward to eating during this holiday is none other than Cranberry sauce.

I don’t know if this makes me weird but the only time I eat cranberry sauce is during the holidays.

I like it because it’s tangy, sweet, and throws the flavor of everything else on your plate a bit off. It makes everything a little sweet.

Lot’s of people have asked me if I like cranberry sauce from a can or if I prefer cranberry sauce made from scratch.

I’m honestly open to both.

I like the canned cranberry sauce, it’s something that reminds me of my childhood. It was treat as a kid to get this red sweet jelly thing and as an adult I started making my own cranberry sauce and I actually love it and think it’s so  delicious. So to wrap that up, if someone gave the option, I’d eat both at the same time.

Let me know what your favorite Thanksgiving dish is below. Leave a comment.

Day 20 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Food Blog

Today's Challenge:Favorite Food BlogMy first response to today's challenge was "my favorite food blog is my blog tameekaeats.com duh but of-course".But I get it, we must discuss where we gather inspiration from, who we look up to, and who encourages us to be better.There are a lot of food blogs around but one in particular spoke to me.The author/creator Danielle is a true inspiration.Her food blog is amazing.The lay out, the content, the fact that she follows up with readers, and is consistent makes as huge difference from other bloggers out there.Her site includes lifestyle content along with obviously food based posts.I love the fact that she's real. She includes her life into the site. I like when there's a real person behind a blog not just the content.So to answer the challenge, my favorite food blog is: Follow My Gut Though the author is based in LA (and not NYC where I am) I can still relate to the content she provides and the stories she tells through her posts.Plus..... I'll just be honest...... her instagram is poppin'.She's truly an inspiration for food bloggers like me, who just got into the food blogging game and I urge all of you to follow her socials and subscribe to her blog.

Day 19 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Lunch: Make It or Buy It

Today's Challenge:Lunch: Make It or Buy It This is a funny one because I would prefer to make my lunches daily but it doesn't always work out that way.It's so much healthier to make your own lunches but with my busy schedule food prepping takes a back burner to it all.The good thing about working in Chelsea (in Manhattan) is that I can make healthy lunch choices.The latest place I've been getting lunch is a take out place called Fields Good Chicken. And I usually get bowl from here, bowls that contain a protein and veggies. Which is basically what I would make at home for lunch so I feel it's a good balance.Which do you prefer? Comment below.

Day 18 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Best Recipe ...

Today's Challenge:Best Recipe You've Found On PinterestFor recipes I do not normally use Pinterest as a go-to. I go to fellow bloggers for recipes.I know... I know... I should because utilize this site as there are many creative cooks on Pinterest plus it's a good resource for any cook looking for new ideas or easy quick and simples meals.I did however browse a few different pins for recommendations on what toadd to my carnitas non crockpot recipe.Let's back track for a second, if you've never heard of the term "carnitas" let me break it down for you.Carnitas is a Mexican dish and the word itself means "little meats". To make carnitas you simmer pork (in my household its the pork butt) in oil until its extremely tender. Once the meat is tender it will fall apart into little bits of meat.I started making carnitas using my crockpot back in 2015. I started making it because of The Whole 30 Program (a paleo diet where you eat proteins without rice, grains, and anything else that bloats you up). I lost weight on the program but it was truly hard sticking to it after the 30 days. I did appreciate that dieters were encouraged to cook at home in order to control what you are putting in your body. So one of the easier recipes in the program cook book was slow cooking carnitas. It was super easy to make and lasted for a week. Ever since then I added carnitas to my every other month cooking routine.I am no longer on The Whole 30 Program so when I make carnitas I usually add some bbq sauce and yummy yum yum it's quite delicious.The last time I made carnitas I did not use my crockpot. This was a first for me and I was a wreck. I was going to use the oven so I was on edge. I didn't know what to do so I immediately went to Pinterest for a few tips (cooking temperature, seasoning, etc) and to my surprise the meat came out just as juicy as when I used my crockpot. I kind of liked this way better because the tips were burnt just like the way I like it.Here's the pin I was inspired by: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/73816881373691330/ Have any pins I should take a look at or follow? Comment below.

Day 16 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Dine In or Take Way

Today's Challenge:Dine In or Take AwayThis is a bit of a tough question because it all depends on so many factors:1 - The time of day2 - The weather 3 - If you are sick or just feeling like bingwatching shows on Netflix 4 - The size of the restaurant 5 - The number of people with youHere in New York we have tons of food options but this does not always result in dining in at a location.Some of my favorite places to grab food from only have 2 or 3 chairs for people to sit.There are lots of Chinese restaurants in New York that have no seats for dining in.I do not often dine at large food chains (Applebee's, Red Lobster, etc) but when I do its always dine-in.But locally, I often take-away food. Sometimes it’s easier to grab food, head home and enjoy some yummy food in your warm apartment in front of your tv.As for lunch, I work in Manhattan so 9 times of out of 10, lunch is brought back to the office.There are exceptions for work lunch meetings, or lunch with my lady friends which we try to get out of the office for sit down lunches once a month.To answer the question, I prefer to dine in (if that option is available) during the summer, but if it’s really cold out and the weather is pretty bad here in NYC, I’d rather take out.Comment below. Which do you prefer?

Day 13 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Restaurant You’re Desperate...

Today’s challenge is:Restaurant You're Desperate To Try A few years ago my mentor introduced me to a restaurant at the top of a Las Vegas hotel called Katsuya.We met a client and dined on some of the most delicious sushi I've ever tasted.He insisted my co-worker and I try an appetizer called "crispy rice".*If you've been following this food blog challenge then you know my favorite type of food is "rice" (read about it here).I'm open to trying new things and I trust my mentor when it comes to great food and wine.I would be fooling you if I say I didn't think about this appetizer often and it's a shame because I live on the East Coast and my beloved crispy rice is on the West Coast.To satisfy my crispy rice craving I researched where I could find it here in NYC and based on reviews there's a restaurant near my work in Chelsea named Momoya that serves it but it's just not same.For those of you who do not know what crispy rice is, it's rice over cooked so that the texture is a bit burnt, shaped sort of in a rectangular way and topped with spicy tuna.The description does not sound appetizing but if you grew up in a household where rice was served often you know exactly what I mean when I say "it's like the bottom of the rice pot, the crispy part."See main photo for the crispy goodness.After eating almost all of the pieces on the table, I let my mentor know that I was in love with crispy rice and there is nothing anyone could do about it.He laughed because he knew I would love it. He began telling me about the first time he tried crispy rice at the original Katsuya in Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles California and how the original restaurant is in sort of a strip mall.I was shocked!Shocked because we were sitting in such a fancy place and just to think this menu originated in a small place blew my mind.So the restaurant I desperately want to go to is the Original Katsuya.I've already added it to my to-eat list for my next trip to LA.What restaurant do you desperately want to try? Comment below.

Day 12 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Desert

Today’s challenge is:Favorite Desert A few months ago, I created a post for National Desert Day where I revealed what my favorite desert of all time was. You can check it out here: MY ALL TIME FAVORITE DESSERT- #NATIONALDESSERTDAYSince I've already discussed what my favorite desert is, I thought I'd take a little time and discuss what dessert knocked my socks off.Back in June of 2016, I joined a group of close friends to celebrate a bachelorette party in New Orleans, Louisiana.I had a blast and I'm definitely returning because the food there, is one of a kind. Til this day, I still talk about what I ate while I was there and I'll probably still talk about it until I return.Before heading to New Orleans lots of friends recommended places to eat, I took note of all of the places but one place that stood out amongst all of the suggestions was Café Du Monde.Café Du Monde is well known (it seems everyone around the world knows about this place) for it's coffee with chicory and it's beignets.Beignets are little fluffy powdered sugar pieces of heaven.Actually, beignets are breakfast based deep-fried pastries covered with powdered sugar. It sounds so plain but I feel blessed to have tried this in New Orleans.It's really good. Especially warm freshly fried and washed down with an iced coffee.I've tried beignets here in New York City and they do not compare.So I will say, my second favorite dessert (even though people in New Orleans eat these for breakfast) are beignets.Dear Reader, what's your favorite desert of all time? Comment below.

Day 11 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Main Course

Today’s challenge is:Favorite Main Course The main course during any dining situation is always my favorite course.It's the big show! The main event.My favorite time during dining.It obviously depends on the type of restaurant I am at but 9 out of 10 times my go-to main course is a steak.My favorite cuts are: skirt and hanger.At home, I do not cook much red-meat so going out and ordering a steak is usually a treat for me.I recently moved to the Elmhurst / Jackson Heights area in Queens New York.If you are not familiar when this part of New York, just know that it's a big foodie destination. This area has been featured in AM NY, CNN, The Travel Channel, and even Serious Eats.I recently had dinner near my home at a Colombian restaurant named La Pequeña Colombia. It's a cute place. Very authentic (the staff and the food).I went with my go-to and ordered a steak/shrimp entree.Though I was not asked how I wanted my steak prepared I went with the flow and still enjoyed the meal. It was honestly delicious.The portions here are HUGE. I was given a whole separate plate of rice and beans and I couldn't leave without having an avocado salad. Have a look at all the Colombian goodness in the photo above.Oh and the margaritas are good here too :p If you are in Elmhurst be sure to check out the steak entrees at La Pequeña Colombia, you'll enjoy it!What's your go to entree? Is it steak, is it fish? Comment below, let me know!

Day 10 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Appetizer

Today’s challenge is:Favorite Appetizer This was an easy one.French Fries is my favorite appetizer.They are pretty universal.You fry up some skinny potatoes and everyone loves them.I'm also a fan of poutine which is a form of fries and native to Canada. If I go back to Montreal it will be for the yearly Poutine festival.I can eat fries plain, with bacon, with cheese, salchipapas, any way you make it.The photo above is one of my faves: kimchi fries 🤤How do you like your French fries?

Day 9 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Most Exotic Food You've Tried

Today’s challenge is:Most Exotic Food You've TriedI'm not picky when it comes to trying new food.Well if it involves okra then I'm not trying it > you can read about that in my previous post.But I'm pretty open and will give almost everything a try once.Throughout my foodie years, I've tried a lot of different things.I vividly remember trying escargot at a Yelp event a few years ago and for awhile that experience was a bit weird for me. It's mostly because of the texture. It did not sit right with me. However, I have to say it was not as weird as eating a salad full of grasshoppers (that's whats in the photo above).Back in August of 2016, I dined at a restaurant called Serenata. It's located in Chelsea here in New York City. Serenata is a Mexican restaurant and before the shade is thrown at me, I will say that Mexican food is NOT considered exotic to me. I eat Mexican cuisine often.But this particular evening, I was feeling a bit adventurous and decided to order the "ENSALADA DEL DESIERTO" which I believe translates to "Salad of the Desert".The ENSALADA DEL DESIERTO contains the following:Grilled cactus, grasshoppers, roasted corn, roasted cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, grape tomatoes, avocado, dates, cilantro-sabila vinaigrette, toasted sunflower seeds, red & black lava saffron salt.I'm not sure why I ordered this but I did and it was delicious.If you know anything about me then you know that I am terrified of bugs. I hate them. I'm not a fan. No matter how big or how small, I'll freak out. So for me to eat something with grasshoppers in it was a stretch and I made it!The grasshoppers were roasted so they had a crunch to it, they were a bit salty by themselves but worked well mixed with all of the other ingredients in the salad.I would try it again if given the opportunity.I do not see myself eating any other kinds of bugs in the future but hey you never know!Readers out there, what do you consider an exotic food item? Or have you ever eaten a bug? Comment below.

Day 4 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Chef

My favorite chef is Marcus Samuelsson.If you don't know the name you may know him from popular food competition shows such as Chopped and Top Chef Masters.He's a brilliant chef and I appreciate him because he's heavily involved in preserving and celebrating black culinary history.It seems like every other culture has food that's proudly celebrated but its seems like black food isn't celebrated as much as Italian or even Mexican food. I feel Marcus is doing a great job representing for us and showing the culinary world the importance and sophistication of black food.I've had the pleasure of eating at Red Rooster which is one of Marcus' restaurants here in Harlem - New York City. Harlem is a historically black neighborhood so I can see the significance of why he chose to open the restaurant there. Once you step into Red Rooster it's like a party. The people are friendly, the bar is lively, there's a band playing live music and the smell of delicious food hits you as soon as you walk in.While I was at the restaurant I had a chance to meet Marcus. I completely fangirled and as you can see from my photo I was really excited to meet him. He was extremely humble. He was even open to suggestions about the food. Which I thought was really thoughtful and just plain real. He made sure he went to every table and checked to see if everyone was happy with the menu and the dishes they ordered.A few years back I started reading his James Beard Foundation award winning memoir titled Yes Chef. It's a great read about his life growing up Ethiopian in Sweden, his family and how his passion for food made him who he is today. I highly recommend it if you like good memoirs or foodie related books.To keep up with Marcus I now follow him on Instagram and you should too!

Day 3 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Food Memory

Before I reveal my favorite food memory. I have to say that I was blessed to have a mother who knew the importance of exposing their offsprings to other cultures through food. I'm also very lucky to have a father who studied culinary arts. I believe this helped mold me into the foodie that I am today.Back to my favorite food memory. I was about 12 or 13 years old and my mother decided it was time to introduce me to Japanese cuisine because I would always see pretty pictures of sashimi on menus and I would always ask her about it.There was one afternoon after school my mother took me to this cute little Japanese restaurant near Union Square in Manhattan (here in NYC). It wasn't too fancy it was just right for a first experience. Not too stuffy, just right. At that time this was a huge deal for be cause it was time! Time to try the pretty food! I was so excited to try out the chopsticks. I will say I did a good job (you can confirm this with my mama).She started off by ordering California rolls for me. Don't give me side eye reader. I think that was a great introduction for a youngin'.I LOVED every bit of the rolls.Little did I know many years later I would be dining at the hippest Japanese restaurants in New York and Las Vegas.At this time I was "living my best life". I was trying the pretty food and I wanted more. We tried another roll. I can't remember which one but it may have been spicy tuna but I'm not sure about that. But on the second roll before my mother could explain what the wasabi and ginger was for. I plopped the piece of wasabi in my mouth.Allow me to explain.Growing up Caribbean you tend to eat avocados on the regular. The California roll contained a small piece and I don't know why my brain connected this but I figured oh the chef was so nice to put a piece of avocado on the side for maybe a palate cleanser. Boy was I wrong.The fire in my nose and my entire face spoke volumes. Tears were rolling my face. My mother tried to stop me but I was too fast. And my friends reading this, from that day forward I either ask what certain items are or I smell my food before I put it in my mouth.It is my favorite memory because I learned to take it easy when it comes to new foods and it was my first time trying one of my now favorite cuisines.

Day 2 - 30 Day Food Blog Challenge - Favorite Restaurant

This took some time for me to answer because it's tough being in New York City with so many diverse, michelin star, easily accessible restaurants and simply labeling one restaurant as ones "favorite".But if I have to pick one I will say off of the top of my head: Burger and Lobster.I know some of you out there reading this may be giving me some serious side-eye but hear me out.I really like seafood. To clarify I love lobsters. I love the taste, the consistency does not bother me and it's just so rich!I'm a big fan of simplicity. I like things to be straight forward. It may not seem that way but it's the truth.Burger and Lobster is a restaurant with two main dishes and every single time I've eaten there the food, the drinks, and the staff have been consistently on point. I have not been disappointed by them yet.I've tried all of the different varieties of lobsters (grilled, steamed) as well as the burgers and I've always left satisfied.If you find yourself at Burger and Lobster I recommend getting the mini burger and grilled lobster combo (seen in the above photo). Be sure to ask for at the garlic butter sauce on the side.ProTip: Lobster rolls are great but if you come here get a whole lobster. I promise you it's not hard to eat. It may look intimidating but it's not. The chefs open the lobsters in a way that makes it easy for anyone to eat.Just from seeing the photos of this place one would think it's very pricey but it's actually not. The prices are very reasonable and the environment is not stuffy at all. The Chelsea location just so happens to be walking distance from my day job.It's a win-win for me!

What's your favorite restaurant?! Comment Below.

Black Eyed Peas and New Years Day

 It's 18 degrees here in New York City.When it's that cold in New York no one goes outside unless they have to. This morning I got up and ran my butt outside to the grocery store to buy a bag of black eyed peas. That may sound crazy but in the back of my mind I knew it was something that had to be done.I bared the cold for tradition.Growing up I can remember eating black eyed peas and collard greens around the holidays but most specifically on New Years Day (not eve). No one ever explained why we did this and I didn't question it because who doesn't love black eyed peas with ham and collard greens?! I thought it was just holiday food.It wasn't until I was older and started cooking for myself did I start to question this tradition.After doing a bit of research I've learned that eating black eyed peas is a Southern tradition. This makes sense in my case being that my mothers side of the family is primarily from the south. My aunt (one of my mother's older sisters) is a powerhouse at cooking traditional southern food. My mouth is watering just thinking about her collards.In the south, it is said that black eyed peas was a symbol of emancipation for African Americans who had been previously enslaved and were freed on New Years Day.If it takes cooking and eating something that I love the taste of to celebrate emancipation I'm all for it. I'll walk in the cold a thousand times if I have to.Black eyed peas is also considered a good luck dish. This tradition (well the superstitious part of it) also stems back from the south. The concept is, if you eat black eyed peas on New Years Day you will be prosperous throughout the year.I'm here for this too. I believe in certain superstitions to some extent so I'm going to rock with this one and eat up these peas!I've already cooked and eaten my black eyed peas (seen above) for the day. I did not go with tradition and cook them with pork , I just added a tiny bit of onions and garlic seasoning. I did however throw a little hot sauce on them once they were cooked which is considered traditional.Now that my belly is full and I had a side of good ole' black eyed peas I can rest easy and manifest all of the good things coming my way.Cheers to much success in the new year!Foodies out there, are there any New Year traditions you follow or keep going? If so, share below. Leave a comment.