I haven’t done a weekend cooking post in ages, but I am planning to change that. As a scrapbooker I am always looking out for new projects and for 2013 I am planning a “NEW 52 project”. You can read a bit more about that kind of project at the blog of One Little Bird Designs, but basically it involves doing one thing that is new to you each week.
I decided to limit my new experiences each week to recipes and am planning to try out one new recipe each week and – if it turns out nice – scrapbook a recipe card to create a special little cookbook at the end of the year. That way, I am forced to look through the umpteen cookbooks we have (or peruse all your weekend cooking posts) and finally cook something else than our staple meals, at least once a week.
So prepare for a recipe post every week in the new year!
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Wow. What a fantabulous idea. I love the idea of tying it into your scrapbooking and into trying something new. It’s a three-way win.
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Sounds great! But I’m not a great cook. I basically cook “for survival” and of course, some spongecakes, but nothing special. Luckily, Mr.B&R loves to cook and he’s pretty good at it!
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One new thing a week. That sounds wonderful. Be sure to keep us posted here.
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I love this idea, I tend to bookmark recipes and then binge-cook once a month rather than trying new things every week. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
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What a great idea! I look forward to the updates.
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What a great idea! I’ll definitely look forward to your weekly posts. My recipe experimentation seems to go in streaks – I may try several in one week, then nothing for a month. Will you designate a special night for new recipes?
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JoAnn, I was planning on doing it on Saturdays and then blog about it the following weekend. Saturday is the best day as there is plenty of time for cooking.
This is a fabulous idea! I’m not into scrapbooking, but trying one new recipe a week would be a great way thing. My hubby was just complaining that I’ve been in a bit of a meal rut lately.
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What a fun project. I love both halves — the cooking and the scrapbook recipe cards. I can’t wait to see the results!
Fantastic idea! I look forward to hearing more as you go through the year!
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I agree with Beth. I love that you are combining things you love to create something new. I cant wait to hear about the recipes and scrapbooking. I hope you’ll share the recipe cards as you go along.
I had this idea as a resolution for last year, but it didn’t work until February
) I really don’t seem to have so much time at the weekend, which actually for me means just Sundays during a school year… Anyway, I recommend you Nigel Slater’s series. It’s him that got me started on the cooking spree, and he is also fun to watch 
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Great idea. I like to try a new recipe at least once a month. I admire your ambition and look forward to following your progress. Good luck.