Best of 2010

The following story was written by kimretta, who posted it on her OnSugar blog All Consuming.

It's tremendously sad to me that my overall TV top 10 hasn't changed much from last year; I'd take out Glee and swap in The Big C, but other than that: That's what I watch and what I like, once again. Some of this is a failure of imagination on my part; some is a failure of time; some is a general statement on the crappy fall 2010 TV season.

But there was TV I loved this year; oh, there was. The Big C came rushing into my life and somehow became the most devastating show I could imagine, bleaker than its partner show Weeds (which, for the record, I love again), bleaker even than Breaking Bad sometimes, and I'd thought that was as bleak as it could get. The thing is, even on Breaking Bad, there's some intrigue and even some lightness, sometimes, in figuring out how Walt will get out of this latest spot; on The Big C, "comedy" though it may be, there's no way out but death.

It was a kick in the stomach every week, and so Friday Night Lights has been — both in its fourth season and in what I've seen so far of this glorious fifth, the season I never dared dream would happen, this gem of a show getting to finish telling its own story on its own terms. The smoothness with which they've turned over nearly the whole cast continues to boggle me, and week after week there are Coach and Tami at the center, and I cry every time because I know I'm one hour closer to the end of this most unlikely survivor.

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While the new year is all about new beginnings and fresh starts, let's not forget all that happened in 2010. From celebrity pregnancies and headline-making news to new products galore, we've rounded up the best of the year as voted on by you and selected by LilSugar editors. Take a look!

Favorite New Baby Girl's Name	Favorite New Baby Boy's Name	Most Stylish Celeb Tot
Biggest Headlines of the Year	Biggest Trends of the Year	Most Talked-About Pregnancies
Favorite Stroller of the Year	Favorite Baby Carrier of the Year	Favorite Parenting Show of the Year
Best Toys of the Year	Best Baby Products of the Year	Favorite Tweeting Mom of the Year

Smokin' the competition, Ryan Reynolds is FitSugar readers' fittest male celeb of 2010. After everything was said and done, Ryan earned 25 percent of the vote; David Beckham and Taylor Lautner (both winners of this title in the past) trailed behind with 13 percent of the vote. It's obvious from seeing Ryan without his shirt on that he definitely spends a lot of time working out. We spied him at the gym several times this year working out with then-wife Scarlett Johansson. He also beefed up on his actions skills this year while filming the Green Lantern; Ryan was so dedicated to the role that he even dislocated a shoulder — ouch. Congrats from everyone at FitSugar, Ryan!

We know every tasty meal starts with its ingredients, so we wanted to know: where did you get yours this year? With 34 percent of your votes, one grocer came out on top! Congrats Trader Joe's, our 2010 readers' choice for best grocery store.

We can't get enough of TJ's, and apparently great minds think alike — you also crowned the affordable grocer top pick in 2007 and 2008. This year the store adopted sustainable seafood standards, and it was our go-to spot for everything from cheese to chips to Sauvignon Blanc. Whether you're a fan of the store's self-branded goodies (like my personal faves the Thai Vegetable Gyoza and the Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches) or you like to stock up on two-buck Chuck, TJ's carries a unique selection of foods that's easy on the wallet.

Let's also raise a glass of Chuck to Whole Foods, who came in second with 26 percent of the votes. And be sure to check out all our other Best of 2010 polls and winners as we close out another delicious year.

Congratulations, Super Mario Galaxy 2, you are the readers' choice winner for the top video game of 2010! Claiming 32 percent of the vote, SMG2 beat out top titles like Alan Wake and Fable III to take top honors.

We agree! Super Mario Galaxy 2 is fun to play, with 70 main stars to capture and plenty more to find. It was more challenging than expected, and, of course, also featured the return of Yoshi!

Before the ball drops, be sure to catch up on everything 2010 with the rest of our Best Of coverage.

Capturing almost a third of the votes on his own is lil Mocha, Hugh Jackman's cute pooch!

There were plenty of adorable pups (and kits) joining celebrity families this year, and you've named this French Bulldog the best of the best. I don't blame you — that's one adorable smooshy! Remember his waddle around town here. Congrats!

We asked you who your favorite male and female chefs were, and now it's time to reveal the winners! Although the votes were very close, the flamboyant spiky-haired Anne Burrell beat out Italian cooking queen Giada de Laurentiis by one percent!

Her scrumptious recipes (like clams oreganata and spaghetti with meatballs) and her helpful, but unpretentious way of giving cooking advice make us huge fans of Anne Burrell as well. With a second season of Worst Cooks in America and a cookbook on the way, 2011's sure to be a great year for Burrell!

As for the men, British chef Jamie Oliver edged out Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio to take home the win. It's been a busy 2010 for Oliver — he's changing the way schools serve food, and we applaud his efforts. Don't forget to check out all our Best of 2010 coverage!