don't worry, this will not turn into a food blog...

BUT, one of my new year's resolutions was to be a bit more confident in the kitchen, trying recipes i would otherwise turn away from {because they're too complicated, include ingredients i've never heard of, too time-consuming, etc.}

...and, let me tell you, i've been on a recipe roll! after the pancakes, i've whipped up a fat tuesday gumbo and veggie quiche. so tasty! so impressed with my (completely amateur) cooking skills! let me know if you want recipes 'cause these babies are gems. is it too early to check one of the resolutions off the list? (of course it is.) seriously, though, what should i tackle next?

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p.s. speaking of kitchen-related-things, i love watching andy eat out of a cutesy anthro latte bowl.

warms this girl's heart.

{annnd, i'm done. no more cooking-talk for awhile. i promise.}