At the start of this new year, I think it is appropriate to list some New Year Resolutions. Ideas that will help make your food taste better, look more appealing and bring greater raves from friends and family.

10. Resolve to sharpen your knives at least one more time than you did last year, which will probably be a total of 2 times.

9. Man up and take the swim goggles off when cutting onions.

8. Throw out at least 1 small spice can that you purchased in the 70’s. You know which ones they are.

7. Make an attempt to actually bake a loaf of bread, yes from scratch.

6. Try the beef enchilada with the red enchilada sauce and cheese at Costa Vida.

5. Learn to flip and cook eggs over easy without breaking the yolk.

4. Read my blogs and ask for ideas on food.

3. Raise the flavor level of all food you make by 10% by tasting your food before serving it.

2. Go Fresh! Go Fresh! Go Fresh!

And the number 1 resolution for 2009:

1. Feel the exhilaration of preparing a meal wearing only your apron, yep buck naked.