With the start of 2020, it’s a good time to look back on some of the good things that happened in 2019. Alabama NewsCenter has tallied the results in each grouping of stories to see which ones you responded to the most, and we’re sharing your five favorites along with a story (or stories) we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss.

Cheesecakes or kettle corn? Discarded décor or knitted goods? You don’t really have to choose. These are among the items produced by your favorite Alabama Makers in 2019.

Cheesecake Empori-Yum is Alabama Maker serving up sweet treats plus eggrolls

Cheesecake Empori-Yum is an Alabama Maker cranking up the flavor from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn is an Alabama Maker popping its way to local success

Naughty but Nice Kettle Korn is an Alabama Maker popping its way to success from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Southern Boys Woodworks is an Alabama Maker creating décor from the discarded

Southern Boys Woodworks is an Alabama Maker finding beauty in the broken from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Alabama Maker thimbletreestudio stitches a mother-daughter connection

Alabama Maker thimbletreestudio stitches fabrics with love and joy from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Bare Naked Noodles is an Alabama Maker with a passion for pasta

Bare Naked Noodles is an Alabama Maker with a penchant for pasta from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Editor’s choice: Sunrise Baking is an Alabama Maker giving rise to healthier desserts

Sunrise Baking Company is an Alabama Maker of healthy desserts from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.