A lot of New Year’s resolutions revolve around food. People try to eat less, or eat healthier. They try to diversify their palate, and maybe try new restaurants or cuisines. My own resolution this year? I’m going to start taking food more seriously.

I’ve been cooking and baking a lot over the last few years, especially since I moved to San Francisco. People love food here. SF has an amazing spread of restaurants to try. Within and without the tech scene, there’s a DIY culture that encourages people to try their hand at new things that often includes everything from pickling parties to noodle-pulling classes. We’ve got world-class farmers’ markets [in]famous for their exquisite but pricey produce and access to fantastic local fish, meat and poultry providers. But while there’s no lack of foodies and hot spots to eat in the city, sometimes it feels like there’s something lacking– people don’t bring their epicurean interests home with them use what they’ve experienced at restaurants and learned in classes on a daily basis. For a lot of my foodie friends, the love stops short of their own kitchens.

I’m making it my goal to up my game in a few different ways — I’ll be focusing on improving cooking techniques, experimenting with my own recipes and new combos, and exploring culinary culture in the Bay Area. I want thinking about food to be a meaningful part of my daily life, and I’d love to share what I learn with others. I’ll be posting a mix of recipes, ideas and reviews each week. Stay tuned for more food adventures in 2015!