Growin' on Up!

I have recently moved out of my parents house into my first apartment. Moving woes and landowner/roommate issues aside, it was a successful move out!  After getting everything set up in my room, I have turned my attention to the living room.  Yesterday, I purchased my first couch for $25!  It's a lovely shade of faded yellow with an alternating pattern of yellow stripes.  I am still looking for a kitchen table and chairs.  So if anyone has on they don't need, don't hesitate to hit me up! :)

My next step of moving out and growing up is cooking for myself.  I had to a lot of this when I was in South Africa, and not to toot my own horn, but I think I am a good, just inexperienced, cook.  In my repertoire of cooking abilities is various salads, pastas, soups, and grilled meats.  I find that I can follow instructions and make a mean chicken curry!  However, I am not satisfied with just these skills. I want to be able to sear steaks, stew veggies and bake pies.  All the while, adding to my blog about my adventures (and what will mostly likely include many misadventures) in my kitchen.

So, tonight, I am going to finish off salmon fillet, which will have to be pan seared because I don't have a George Foreman... yet!  I can chop up my lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes for nice side salad and maybe I will pick up a nice chardonnay to go with it.  In the mean time, I will be looking for further recipes that are quick and easy.  Epicurious.com is going to be my best friend when it comes to finding new recipes.  Thus far I have a profile and have been collecting things that look good and challenging.  I am going to try some foods from around the world, including some from my host country, South Africa!  I also found recipes for falafel, curry, tofu, veggies, fish, shellfish and various meats.  Wish me luck!