This past year, I came up with a list of cooking-related activities I’d like to accomplish or participate in before I die. We’re facing a new calendar year in my part of the world and people often make lists of goals to accomplish for the coming year. So this list seems appropriate right now.

Of course you’ve heard of Bucket Lists. Here’s a Foodie oriented one for me. I came up with a list of 20, but am always open to adding to it. Perhaps as I check these off, I’ll post about the experience. Eat Hardy!

1. Bake a batch of filled cupcakes
2. Bake a new recipe from an old cookbook
3. Make a cheesecake from scratch
4. Cook a new-to-me Asian dish
5. Try my hand at seafood gumbo
6. Make a chowder
7. Cook with an herb/spice I’ve never used
8. Try a decorative lattice top for a pie
9. Decorate a pie top with dough cutouts
10. Participate in a progressive dinner
11. Eat vegetarian for a week
12. Create a piece of food art
13. Make cheese
14. Make a pesto
15. Make salsa
16. Shop at a different farmer’s market
17. Try a new fruit
18. Make plantain chips
19. Make/bake an edible gift for Christmas or other celebration
20. Learn a new kitchen technique
21. Always open to another challenge!