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The Lifeys 2014!

[We had a disagreement about how to start this post. So, in fairness to all parties, both intros appear below]

B: It's 2015! And as is our tradition, we are looking back at 2014 and recognizing the best of the year. That's right, dear readers, it's time for the Lifeys 2014!

E: Deep in the darkest, coldest days of winter, there is a spark of light. Nay! A ray of light! A light that shines boldly, inviting you to come in from the ghastly rain, curl up with a cop of hot cider, and peruse . . . The Lifeys.

(Also, B only said "dear readers" to try to sound like me!  He knows I'm funnier!)

And so, without further ado, our picks for the 2014 Lifeys!

Best Movie: The Grand Budapest Hotel

Best Food to Make: Lentils and Rice in Coconut Milk
Runner-up: Pumpkin Curry with Chickpeas (we put spinach in too)

Best New Baby (in order of appearance):  Baby R, A, O and H

Best New Toddler: C (no competition)

Best Accomplishment: Talking

Best New Tradition: Takeaway sandwiches and salads from Fika on Tuesdays - our busiest work day.

Best New Album: Alexi Murdoch, Time Without Consequence

Best Meal Out (so good, we ate there three times!): Berlin's Dolores California Gourmet Burritos

Best European Vegan Discovery: Veganz, the all-vegan supermarket

Best Performance: Verdensballet 2014 at Møllerup Gods. Even the Queen came.

Best Dinners in Berkeley (tie): Potluck with the Santa Barbara posse
                                              Cactus Taqueria with R and J

- C's picks -

Best New Pursuit: Hopping

Best Playground: Prague's Petřínské park playground with lots of slides (map)
Runner-up: Børnenes Jord, here in Aarhus

Best Berry: Raspberry

Best American Discovery: Splash pads!