So, I thought I would take a minute to go over a few interesting things that I have realized about blogging and cooking. First, I don't think I made clear in the very very beginning of all this that I am no expert cook. You could probably tell but just in case you couldn't I am letting you all know now :) I am learning alongside all of you, trying new things, experimenting, reading about food, etc. When I started Chopped Onion, I thought "You know what, I am sure there are a lot of others out there doing similar things to what I am doing but we all aren't talking about it, sharing our ideas, mistakes, successes". So in an effort to make good with my blog and my readers (not sure if I have any :)) I am turning a new leaf and will begin to write on a more personal level about my adventures in cooking. Because really all it is is one BIG ADVENTURE. Especially when you go out of your way to pick up Sole (fish) at the store and plan a perfect (you think perfect) menu around it, make the dish flawlessly (you think flawlessly) only to be deeply disappointed that though everything was cooked, again, flawlessly, the taste was quite horrific! (no thinking, this you know)
Second, I am going to try and make more interesting lists for all you readers. I don't know if you are a list person but I think of lists all the time and never share them… for instance the top ten things you must have at all times in your pantry to make a variety of delicious meals… no joke, just ten things. I could maybe even pair this down to 5 to be even more dramatic but we will see.
Third, I hope to engage with all of you (again not sure if you exist readers). By doing this, I hope you will share your triumphs and losses with me, lists of your own and of course anything about your cooking adventure you find interesting.
Fourth, I will post more pictures! I realized not long ago that the blogs I read have tons of pictures, which make the story telling that much more flavorful (no pun intended). Also, my lovely friend Lea pointed out this great cooking blog by a friend in Iowa who posts lots and lots of pics of her dishes. Got it…must post more pics!
Last and most important, I will begin to study and write about different cooking methods. This seems to be the most important skill a cook can have, next to pairing flavors. Knowing all sorts of cooking methods can save you in the kitchen. I am not sure how I will work this out but I am thinking every week I will post a new cooking method that I have read up on and practiced. We will see how this part of the adventure goes… stay tuned.
Happy New Year everyone and away we go into February!
~Kelly
