Sunday, August 16, 2009

New Challenge


I got to go and see this movie last night and I loved it. I really liked Meryl Streep as Julia Childs. Seeing this movie made me want to try something new. I like to cook, although i don't think I have ever cooked anything very french, and so I thought it would be fun to come up with my own challenge. So, I am going to try a new recipe once a week for a year. Along with this I hope to get my recipe files in order. No more little scraps of paper. Hopefully I can get all the recipes I use into the computer and then printed in a binder. As a nod to Julie Powell, I'll post the recipes I try and report on how it goes. Maybe this is a silly copycat idea but I'm acting a whim and who doesn't need some inspiration when it comes to preparing daily meals?! Wish me luck...

7 comments:

Hillary Garner said...

Fun B! I'm excited to see what you try and wish I could be there to sample some of your work:)

Morris Family said...

I have little scraps of paper with all my favorite recipes. I keep telling myself when I go to find one that I need to type these up and put them in my own cook book. What a great idea, Good Luck!
love ali

Hilary said...

I just saw that movie too! Cool you're actually doing something with the inspiration you gleaned. Can't wait to hear about the recipes you try.

jksfam said...

Recipe organization is something I need to tackle. With all the kids in school, it's on the list of things to do "with all my free time." I'm excited to see what you make!

Anonymous said...

I think it's a fantastic idea. I'm excited to see the delicious things you'll make.

Jeni said...

Great idea! Scott would shiver with trepedation if I did that. I tend to like more funky things than he does. I made two or three new things last week and had about a 50% approval rating. I need to see that movie.

Andrea S. said...

I've heard this movie is so cute. Maybe when you're done compiling your cookbook you could send me a copy (just an idea) I really am so excited that you are doing this. Have I ever told you that you're my Julia (ha, ha). Really, I'm always wanting your recipes after we come visit or after you cook something.