The 5 Best Things I Ate in 2011

You know it’s time to enter some kind of 12-step program for foodies when you can sit down and easily write more than a thousand words about the five best things you ate in 2011. It’s a tough assignment but somebody has to do it, right?

Despite the economy, 2011 was a banner year for tasty treats, both sweet and savory. From savory lamb stews to creamy frozen desserts, I certainly found plenty of things worth writing about. I have narrowed down my choices, so here are the five best things I ate in 2011.