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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
I know I said this yesterday, but I love this time between Christmas and New Years’. Everything and everyone just slows down. And even though I’m still working (because I literally just can’t stop), I’ve slowed a bit and taken some time to chill with my family, think back on this incredible year we’ve had, and start thinking ahead for 2020. It’s been such a nice Christmas break and I’m excited to still have a few lazy days left.
Our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations were low key and perfect. I followed the dinner menus I shared with you all to T. Our dinners were simple but delicious and we all greatly enjoyed our time together at the table.
My favorite gift was hands down the canvas painting that Asher made me (she’s very into painting right now). It’s hanging in my house already and I love it. No major plans for New Year’s Eve, other than making some traditional Filipino foods and most likely falling asleep before midnight. What are you all up to?
In much more exciting news, my cousin Maggie and her long-time boyfriend Tom (who also happens to be my brother’s best friend) finally got engaged! It was so fun to be able to celebrate with the two of them while they were here in Colorado. We all couldn’t be more excited for those two! Maggie recently started working with us here at HBH. She’s been doing a lot of work behind the scenes helping out with social media. She’s quickly becoming a big part of HBH so I’m sure you’ll be getting to know her better.
Coming up this week… Tomorrow I’ll be sharing the most popular recipes of 2019. Then on Tuesday, we’ll have a round-up of my favorite healthy…ish recipes for the New year. I’ll be taking New Year’s Day off, then kicking off 202O with a creamy, but extra healthy, curry. And as we always do, we’ll be finishing up the week with something sweet…but balanced. So many delicious recipes this week…and much more to come in 2020, can’t wait!
Lastly, if you’re catching up on blog posts from the week, be sure to sign up for our daily newsletters. They’ll help you to stay up to date with everything that’s happening here, as well as fun content you’ll only get via email. And of course, if you’re meal planning today, don’t forget to check out my menu below (it’s #9 on the favorite’s list).
Healthy January 2020 officially starts on January 2nd. And even though I’ve already started developing and photographing recipes for the new year, I would LOVE to hear what you guys are looking for most when it comes to healthy eating. I know many of you struggle with meal planning, easily get bored with salads, and that eating healthy on the go can be difficult. Is there anything I am missing?
Let me know what recipes you would love to see! Also, would more detailed meal plans be helpful? Or are the ones I give within this post perfect?
2020 Content Request
What would you like to see more of?
Is there anything you’d like to see less of?
Do you want more lifestyle and DIY posts? Or would you prefer we keep posts all recipe-focused?
Anything you are wanting to see on Instagram stories?
Let me know. It’s always so helpful having your feedback so that I can provide you guys with content you really want to see!
sparkling christmas party punch
the spicy sweet grinch cocktail
holly jolly christmas citrus cocktail
holiday cheermeister bourbon punch
spiced cranberry rosé spritzers
q: Are you ready for 2020.
a: Never been so excited for a new year!! 2019 was incredible, one of the best. I reached so many milestones and I’m sooo excited to carry that into the new year. Fun new things in the works!
q: Did you ever think of going to culinary school?
a: Nope! I actually think not going to culinary school has allowed me to think outside of the box and create recipes that are very unique to me. I don’t cook with any kind of guidelines or rules, I just cook what I love. And I choose a process that I find easiest/simplest…even if it’s not technically the “right” way to do it.
q: How did you get so many followers? No doubt you are talented, but still it is so hard.
a: This didn’t happen overnight. I’ve been working on HBH for almost 7 1/2 years. And I’ve worked pretty hard and consistently for all that time. I get this question a lot and the bottom line is that it takes so much work and a lot of dedication. You have to put in the hours. It’s not going to happen overnight. I’m grateful that my growth has been gradual. It’s allowed me to build an amazing community around HBH. You guys are all the best and always so kind!
q: How do you clean your cast iron?
a: I get this question so much. I literally just rinse it with warm water, then put it on the stove over low heat to dry (takes 2 minutes, but you can also wipe dry too). If I need to scrub anything off, I use soapy water with a gentle scrub pad like Scotch Brite. And that’s all I do, I don’t really stress about it, it’s pretty easy!
One Pot Spicy Pesto Cheese Baked Rigatoni…craving Italian, but also need something simple? Make this.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates…Sweet. Spicy. Cheesy. Salty. Highly addictive.
(snowy Christmas scenes)
(when Blake Lively made my Santa cookies…still cute and so fun!)
(dad)
(Asher)
(hand written recipe for Filipino Kare Kare from Hailey)
(Asher in her new Stuart Weitzman boots)
(Oslo)
(Asher)
(Asher + Hailey)
(the family)
(after Maggie and Tom got engaged)
(my favorite face cream that has changed my skin)
(candy cane bagels)
18 instant pot tips, tricks, and hacks…if you got an instant pot for Christmas, read this!
the 10 most anticipated books to read this winter…to cozy up with on a cold day.
9 Trader Joe’s products to add to your cart…all about that cheese.
5 Beauty Resolutions for 2020…love these, especially #3.
the best-designed hotels of 2020…i’d very happily (and excitedly) stay at all of these hotels.
best shimmer makeup for NYE…a little bit of glitter and fun to celebrate.
the 10 most expensive celebrity real estate transactions of 2019…if you’re into where the celebs are living.
3 meaningful ways to spend New Year’s Day…if you are looking to reset.
the absolute best sports bras for every workout…to help get you excited about working out this year.
the 5 biggest food trends of 2020…what’s exciting you this year in food?
25 New Year’s Eve appetizers for stressed-out hosts…these sound so good and easy.
10 ways to reduce food waste daily…love these easy tips/tricks.
63 last-minute New Year’s Eve appetizers…because you can never have too many appetizers.
Monday: best super easy penne…with a lot of garlic
Tuesday: Happy New Year’s Eve!
appetizer: spinach and artichoke stuffed soft pretzels
dinner: brown butter lobster ravioli with tomato cream sauce
salad: winter pomegranate salad with maple candied walnuts
Wednesday: super green sun-dried tomato herb salad with crispy chickpeas
Thursday: saucy 30 minute thai basil salmon curry
Friday: Indian coconut butter cauliflower
Finally, check out all the past Nine Favorite Things posts here.
Happy New Year! I wanted to answer some of the questions that you asked above but first want to tell you that Asher is like a mini me to you! Okay, my husband and I are trying to start eating a plant based diet, we don’t necessarily want to eat tofu all the time and he hates chickpeas, I don’t love chickpeas. Can you put on some plant based meals that are like that?
I can definitely try! Thank you for your suggestions, Judy! xTieghan
Where is your sweater from in the recent Anthropologie IG post with the mugs?
I love your blog! I would love to see more gluten free and vegan recipes in 2020!! Happy New Year!
Thank you so much Cari-Ann! xTieghan
I am so excited to see and implement your recipes! I am all about simple! Thank you for inspiring me to get back in the kitchen. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Mary! I am so glad my recipes have been working well for you! xTieghan
I’ve become such a big fan of your blog this year and have loved your new cookbook! For January and beyond we’re hoping to eat fewer processed ingredients so I’d love to see recipes that focus on “whole” foods, and I’d love to see more vegetarian recipes. One pot/Instant pot are always welcome, too! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you Veronica! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I just received your newest cookbook. It is beautiful. My goal for 2020 is to make every single recipe. Another one of my goals that I am very excited about is giving up alcohol. I would love to see non-alcoholic beverages as an alternative in your drink recipes. I can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store for HBH.
Thank you so much Ally! xTieghan
Healthy January is my favorite time on this blog. I would love to see some recipes that work for Whole30!
Thank you Samantha! xTieghan
Long time fan here!
I’d love one pot/ one pan healthy recipes. Anything I can put in the slow cooker and forget is great! We love your chili around here! Have a great 2020- can’t wait to eat what comes next!
Thank you for your support! So glad you are still loving the blog haha! Have a wonderful New Year! xTieghan
(Just left a post but I thought of a few more things)….I also love your tablescape posts and wrapping paper posts. You have a wonderfully rustic style! So please keep that coming:) Ann
Love your blog and your new cookbook!! (Still need to buy the older cookbook!) Your pictures are gorgeous and I love your photography. I would love to see your content continue to focus on your recipes and beautiful dishes. Sometimes blogs get too diluted with all kinds of other stuff….and your food shines!! Can’t wait for new recipes in 2020. Happy New Year!!
Awh you are too kind! Thank you so much Ann! xTieghan
Happy New Year!! Love your site so much!! I would love to see more of your creative enchilada, quesadilla, pasta, and grilled cheese recipes and more of your creative ‘bowl’ (especially the chicken bowl) recipes! But really, all of your seasonal recipes are so good. I would like to see less recipes that require very expensive ingredients or ones that might be hard to find. Also, I saw someone complain about spice in your recipes, but we LOVE that your recipes are spicy! Don’t change!!! You are brilliant!!!
Thank you so much Elle! I am so glad you have been loving my blog! xTieghan
Can’t wait to see your kare kare recipe! I grew up eating that, it’s so delicious!
Thank you Michelle! xTieghan
Love you so much!! Your cookbooks are my bibles lol but I would love to see more gluten-free recipes!
Haha that is so amazing! Thank you Annette! xTieghan
I looooove everything about this blog! My family teases me that all my recipes are HBH.
One suggestion- I would love to see a focus on seasonal produce. I know your content ends up following the seasons, but maybe calling out what it’s season at the beginning of the month?
Honestly, if you didn’t change a thing, I’d still be over the moon. You’re the best!
Thank you so much Katie! xTieghan
You’re the best!! I would LOVE to see more healthy beverages! Smoothies, lattes, healthy cocktails! And maybe a cocktail with no ginger beer! Happy new year!
Thank you Rosie! Happy New Year! xTieghan