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1.10.2011

little kitchen resolutions

I'm really not a big January 1st resolution type person.  When there is something I want to do or accomplish, I usually try to start right then instead of coming up with a heaping list of ideas on January 1st that I usually cannot even remember by February 1st.  However,  I do have a few goals in the kitchen and I am hoping by posting them, it will help me stay accountable and track my progress.  So here they go...

1. Take a cake decorating class... I love this cake.  Probably won't be attempting something so grand, but I love the simple yet perfect texture of the icing.
cake


2.  Make perfect roasted chicken... sounds like a great go-to meal.
roast chicken



3.  Practice icing sugar cookies... aren't these dreamy? Sure would love to take a class here.
cookie


4.  Grow more of the food I eat... details about my garden coming soon.
garden


5.  Find a great whole wheat pizza crust.
pizza dough


6.  Cook with at least one new seasonal vegetable  that I have never experimented with.  First up... sweet potatoes.
sweet potatoes


7. Learn to make one perfect, delicious, but not too difficult loaf of bread.


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If I somehow manage to get all of these checked off somewhat soon, then I will add, but I'm quite comfortable starting with a manageable list.

Do you have any kitchen resolutions this year?  Or anything you would like to see tried in the little kitchen?










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9 comments:

  1. GriffJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Hey lady! It's been to long. Ready for your next halfsie? If you're looking for pizza crust and bread recipes I have two little suggestions for you. There's a great whole wheat pizza crust recipe at 101cookbooks.com And smittenkitchen has a really good, basic bread recipe. I'm also a big fan of Kim Boyce's oatmeal sandwich bread and orangette.blogspot.com has the recipe listed. Hope your new year is off to a great start!

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  2. Suzan NewmanJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Can't wait for details on you roasting a chicken. I had been meaning to tackle that for awhile!

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  3. LindseyJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Two Words: Homemade. Oreos.
    We're making it happen.

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  4. AnneJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I would love to take a cake class! Do you know of a good one in Houston?

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  5. ASHLEAJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Thank you for the whole wheat pizza crust ideas. I will start that one first and the sandwich bread looks great. Thanks for the ideas.

    Anne, I have looked into a couple in Houston and when I find a good one, I will share.

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  6. ChelseaJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I can hardly believe you have never cooked with sweet potatoes! I am as bad as it gets in the kitchen, but I have baked a sweet potato a time or two. Can't wait to see some sweet potato recipes!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    love that cake! my new resolution is to hopefully get good tips from you on cake decorating once you have taken the class and make a pretty cake too! :)

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  8. steaky dianeJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    one of my favorite sweet pot recipes...
    http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/11/swiss-chard-and-sweet-potato-gratin/

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  9. BaileyJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    never used sweet potatoes? i'm quite shocked!

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