From the Vault
THE EARLY YEARS: 2006–2010
This is where it all started. New Orleans food culture, early recipe experiments, restaurant discoveries, wine obsessions, and the slow build of a voice that's been getting louder ever since.
2006 — The Founding Year (217 posts)
The most prolific year on record. Raw, frequent, and fully alive.
- Browse all January 2006 posts (27)
- Browse all February 2006 posts (47)
- Browse all March 2006 posts (41)
- Brined Lamb Roast
- Browse all April 2006 posts (28)
- Browse all May 2006 posts (29)
- Restaurant Review: Slim Goodies Diner — Still Cooking with Love
- Browse all June 2006 posts (8)
- Browse all July 2006 posts (12)
- Browse all August 2006 posts (14)
- Browse all September 2006 posts (4)
- Browse all October 2006 posts (2)
- Browse all November 2006 posts (4)
- Browse all December 2006 posts (1)
2007 — The Recipes Got Serious (32 posts)
The voice found its edge. The food got more intentional. These are some of the most-read posts in SSTH history.
- Lechon Asado Brine
- Browse all January 2007 posts (2)
- Browse all February 2007 posts (2)
- Veggies To Eat Before You Die: Cabbage Sprouts
- Browse all March 2007 posts (6)
- Risotto with Brie, Bacon and Peas
- Browse all April 2007 posts (3)
- Weird Things I Eat for Breakfast #1
- Carrot Orecchiette
- Sandwich Night: Pseudo BLTs
- Browse all May 2007 posts (7)
- Browse all June 2007 posts (3)
- Seven Things
- Browse all July 2007 posts (3)
- Browse all August 2007 posts (1)
- Browse all October 2007 posts (2)
- Browse all November 2007 posts (3)
2008 — Sporadic and Real (6 posts)
Life got busy. The posts got honest. Wine reviews, veggie experiments, and a health reckoning.
- Browse all February 2008 posts (1)
- Veggies to Eat Before You Die: Zucchini Au Gratin
- Review: Folk Machine Central Coast Pinot
- Browse all September 2008 posts (3)
- Portable Wine
- Wherein La C. Takes the Plunge
- Browse all October 2008 posts (2)
2009 — Milwaukee Life, Homebrew Begins (3 posts)
The kegerator arrived. The homebrew obsession started. Brew City living in full effect.
2010 — Fire Pits, Foraging, and Pizza Eggs (6 posts)
Morels. A backyard fire pit. Citrus trees in Wisconsin. And the birth of Pizza Eggs — still one of the most-visited posts on this blog.
- On the Road
- What's for Breakfast? PIZZA EGGS!
- Morels
- Summer Backyard Project: The Fire Pit
- Brewski Reviewski: Bell's Two Hearted Ale
- Who Says You Can't Grow Citrus in Wisconsin?
2020 — A Quiet Return (1 post)
THE REVIVAL: 2025–PRESENT
SSTH came back hot. More consistent, more intentional, same unfiltered energy. Here's everything from the return.
November 2025 (3 posts)
December 2025 (10 posts)
- Is Papaya an Aphrodisiac? Let's Talk About It Like Adults
- Zucchini: Suddenly Hot Again
- The Flavor Chaser Garlic Hoodie
- What's Your Go-To Breakfast?
- Reminiscing About Tacón de Marlin in Puerto Vallarta
- The Flavor Chaser Grape Hoodie
- Kitchen Knives: The Ultimate Guide
- What Is Brining (Really)? And Should I Use a Brine with Meats?
- The 2025 Holiday Food Trends Deep Dive
- Bagna Cauda: The Italian New Year's Eve Tradition That Entered My Life 8 Years Ago
January 2026 (31 posts)
- Why Some Dishes Only Taste Right Once a Year
- L and L Hawaiian Bar-B-Que Has the Best Hawaiian Plate Lunch
- How a $1.99 Slice Became One of the Smartest Business Moves in Food
- Last Week on See Sip Taste Hear (Roundup)
- Winter Is Soup Season
- From Plate to Post: Food Content, UGC, and Brand Deals
- The Food Pyramid Got a Glow-Up. Winter Cooking Already Knew.
- Introducing the Winter Soup Index: All the Soups That Matter
- Doomscroll or Self-Care? A January Survival Guide
- Restaurant Review: Cempazuchi
- Last Week on See Sip Taste Hear (Roundup #2)
- 7 Viral TikTok Food Hacks That Actually Work (And 3 That Don't)
- Why Boba Is Everywhere Right Now (And Why the Girls Are Right)
- The New Third Place: Where People Actually Hang Out Now
- Football Food That Wins: 3 Trending NFL Playoff Snacks
- Snackin' & Travelin': Come Hungry. Leave Curious.
- Soup Is Trending Right Now — and Honestly, That Tracks
- First Time at Voodoo Doughnut: Expectations vs. Reality
- Work With Me (Yes, This Me)
- Taco Tuesday: Hunting the Best Street Tacos in Plano, TX
- Last Week on See Sip Taste Hear (Roundup #3)
- Wednesday Winter Energy: Comfort Snacks, Cold Air, and Zero Apologies
- Four-Ingredient Garlic Chili Oil
- Frontier's GoWild Pass: Too Good to Be True, or a Power Move?
- Why Sheet-Pan Dinners Are Winning
- Why Melted Cheese Is the Real Winter Superfood
- Last Week on SSTH: Cold Weather, Warm Food, Zero Apologies
- Puerto Vallarta MX: Awesome Family Vacation Destination (And Yes It's Safe)
- Breakfast Pizza Is Still a Power Move
- Why Bread Is Back (And No One's Apologizing Anymore)
- Snack Dinner Is Not Giving Up — It's Choosing Peace
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