Where Have You Been?!?

Where have you been? It’s a great question. When I hear it I think of my mother and getting yelled at for staying out too late when I was a teenager. In this case, it has been nearly a month since my last blog so it would lead many back to that great question. Luckily for me, I have a great answer.

For the past month, I have been renovating my kitchen. It was a huge project that was long overdue. New countertops, light fixtures, floor, paint, crown molding – you name it, I renovated it. I am very proud of the results and have already received accolades from friends who have seen it.

Now that the project has been completed and it’s time to get back to cooking...and to blogging. Stay tuned for new blog posts and new dishes from the new kitchen!

Here’s to 2010 – New Year’s Resolutions

With the new year off to a fresh start, I’m thinking of the things that I didn’t get to last year and the ways I want to improve myself in the future. I know, some people think New Year’s Resolutions are a bit of a joke, but I think they are a good way to keep yourself in check. Growing up, my father would joke that if we didn’t have a few resolutions for the new year, he would write them for us. So, before he jumps in with input, I want to share my 2010 New Year’s Resolutions.

Get Back to the Gym
Over the holiday I have renewed my love of chocolate, cheese, bacon and all the other foods that I normally keep in moderation. Not sure why it is, but each year during the holidays the concept of moderation goes out the window. This year, nothing crazy, but I need to get back to the gym and take a little more care in what I’m eating.

Take a Class
It has been a while since I have taken a cooking class and I need to get back to it. You can learn a great deal from books and the Internet, but there is something different about learning directly from an expert. I have taken a number of classes in the past and recommend them to everyone – never stop learning.

No More Toys
My family and friends know how much I love to cook so for each holiday and birthday they are happy to get me a new toy for the kitchen. Also, when I’m out shopping and see something new or something on sale, I can’t help myself. Now, I have a bunch of these kitchen items that I have barely used or not used at all. I need to use the toys and the tools that I have and keep from buying new things when I already have a kitchen full of them.

Explore French Cuisine
French food and cooking styles are some of the most important in the world and I will admit, I don’t know as much about them as I should or want to. In the coming year, I am going to work on this and explore this great area of food.

Blog More
I love writing about food nearly as much as I love cooking or eating it. If you follow my blog regularly, you have noticed gaps in when I’m writing new posts. I need to post more regularly and be more involved in the cooking community.