Cooking Christmas presents

I was happy to receive not only a new cookbook, but also a Pampered Chef stoneware loaf pan for Christmas this year! (thanks!)  I tried out the loaf pan this morning by making banana bread, and it turned out well.  I looked through the cookbook yesterday and I'm sure I'll be sharing some new chicken recipes soon!

I hope you're as excited as I am about a new year of cooking and baking possibilities!

Here's a quote I just found.  I think it is representative of the way I cook.  Plus, she looks like she was an interesting person - a Canadian, too! :)

I feel a recipe is only a theme, which an intelligent cook can play each time with a variation. ~Madam Benoit