December 14, 2010
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…gearing up for the new year…
i know, i know, it’s not even christmas yet and i’m already trying to haul you into a new year! but never fear, i’m not determined to whiz through the last few weeks of this year. i’m just starting to look ahead to the new goals that i might make for 2011.
as for this year’s goals? well…LOL…i think the vegan thing is about as close as i got! i guess that’s why one of the goals that i’m planning on taking on has to do with my ongoing veganism. you see, the end of this year has found me comfortable in my vegan status and wishing for more playtime in the kitchen. there are so many things that have become go-to foods for me in my nearly (gulp!) 27 years. but in my one year of full-fledged vegan fun, i haven’t come up with any new standards to replace those old ones—what a bummer!
for thanksgiving, i managed to use one of the easiest vegan recipes i’d learned this year to substitute for my family’s traditional dressing—and other than missing out on a bit of salt, it turned out to be quite lovely! that episode, combined with an article in the latest issue of veggie times, got me thinking that it would be really cool to make up my own cookbook. my idea was to combine some new personal favorite recipes with the family standards i could perfect.
so, since i’ve had a little bit of free time (for once!) on this trip to florida, i went over to my favorite online publishing company (lulu.com) and started a new file. they have lovely themes and plenty of flexibility when it comes to creating something unique and classy. i’m really thrilled about the options i have and hope that, by next christmas, i might have something of a complete volume.
i’ll definitely have to up the time i’m spending in the kitchen and work on my food photography skills, but the prospects are certainly exciting!
between now and the new year, are you looking ahead to the goals you might make or just trying to survive the last days of 2010?
since i have a little bit of free time left in beautiful, sunny florida, i’m going to go enjoy myself. see you guys when i’m back in the subarctic south!
xanga tags: veganlife
