2012

A new year is upon us!  I had grand intentions of ringing in the New Year, at least with the East Coasters, but just couldn't make it.  I was in bed by 10:30, but did get to hear, what seemed to be, a never-ending stream of fireworks in our neighborhood.  We had some family and friends over to celebrate, and I got to try some new recipes on them!  I don't know why, but Pinterest has gotten me to try so many new recipes this year!  I get so tired of making the same ole stuff, so I'm grateful for the motivation.  I made bacon wrapped chicken bites and french bread topped with goat cheese, filet, caramelized onions, and yocona sauce.  I got the idea for the yocona bruschetta? from this recipe: http://pinterest.com/pin/148618856422915727/

I also made Korean beef tacos for dinner last week.  Daniel always orders these at a local taco shop, so I thought I would give it a try.  They were wonderful!  A definite keeper in our dinner rotation.  I believe the only modifications I made to the recipe were using the ground ginger in a jar rather than freshly grated and using regular rice vinegar rather than seasoned.  This recipe definitely had some heat to it, but was amazingly good.  The cabbage 'salad' topping was a must! 

I hate making resolutions, but there is something about the end of the holidays and the start of a fresh year that just make me want to start fresh as well.  I have many hopes for the coming year!  I definitely want to be healthier and exercise more.  I also have a huge goal for our family to save a rather large amount of money.  I'm tired of seeing our money go to junk or food or junk food!  I want to get outside more.  I want to do a much better job with my garden this year.  I want to take more weekend trips with my family.  There are so many sites that are driving distance and inexpensive.  I want to volunteer more.  I want to be nicer to my husband and show my appreciation for all he does.  This list could probably go on and on, I'm just glad to start this new year with a positive outlook. Here's to a wonderful 2012!