What did you want to cook, eat, and read about through the months of 2013? We always find it instructive and entertaining to look back over the past year and see what you loved.

In January, it was the fabulous yet bittersweet Mr. Bates cocktail (oh Downton!), whole grains for every meal, simple things to help you be happier in the kitchen, and tips on what to eat after a workout. Come take a spin through January 2013 with us!

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We’re always on the lookout for small tips that make a big impact in the kitchen, the ones that save us time and money, solve a common cooking problem, or — let’s be honest — are just really really awesome. The ingenious tips we couldn’t wait to share this year include a simple method for keeping guacamole green, a surprising way to cook perfect bacon on the stove, and a you-won’t-believe-it-until-you-try-it hack for using a mason jar on your blender.

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One of my favorite holiday memories of Mexico City was on my first New Year’s Eve, when I ran down a dark street in my patent-leather heels, clutching an empty tote bag. My friend’s grandmother called, “Córrele, córrele!” (Run, run!)

In the States I usually spent New Year’s Eve in a bar or at a party, but dashing through a residential neighborhood just after midnight felt thrilling — especially if it truly meant I’d travel more in the new year. Maybe the red underwear (a Mexico City New Year’s tradition) and 12 grapes eaten exactly at midnight would work their lucky magic, too.

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Happy holiday weekend, friends. Today is the last day of regular posting for us here at The Kitchn. We’ll sign off 2013 over the next two weeks with a look back at our favorite tips, tours, recipes, and more from the past year, plus some special guest posts and an all-new Gathering from The Kitchn.

We have so enjoyed cooking our way through the year with you, our lovely community. We’re so grateful for you! We’d love to hear how you plan to enjoy your kitchen this weekend and through the holidays coming up. What’s cooking? What’s baking?

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While we’re running our big Holiday Giveaway, we also wanted to make sure we gave all of you a present, something sweet and small for everyone to enjoy. So all week we’re offering printable tags and labels that go with five of our favorite cookie recipes!

So far this week we’ve given you chai tea cookie labels, coconut snowball tags, homemade doggie biscuit tags, and pretty tags for chocolate truffle cookies. We’re rounding off the week today with classic gingerbread cookies and patterned paper bags as our wrapping inspiration!

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