As of now, I am home in Michigan for Christmas break. I have a little over a week left and I am already itching to get home. Don't get me wrong, there is certainly "no place like home for the holidays" and this is where I want to be for Christmas. But on the other hand, there's just no other place I feel more creative culinary speaking than in my own kitchen. The fridge is packed with my favorite ingredients, Food Network is on in the background, I'm whipping up something for a dinner for two wearing my Anthropologie apron that I adore. I dunno, there's just something about your own kitchen. On the same note, I would much rather be cooking for two than for five (as it is here in Michigan). At home in Santa Clara, I don't have to worry if this recipe will "be enough" and I am very lucky to have an open minded, un-picky boyfriend, who pretty much likes everything that I make, even when it's a new recipe that has gone south along the way.
So, here I wait, for the time when I can use all the fabulous new kitchen items I am getting for Christmas. (As with most 23 year olds, I go with my Mom Christmas shopping to make sure I don't wake up Christmas morning to ugly sweaters and socks, so I know pretty much everything I am getting). I saw this adorable set of bowls from Macy's and I fell in love. I can't wait to open up my cupboards and see these cuties. This is definitely one of my favorite Christmas gifts...and yes, I realize they are "just bowls".
