Of all the things I'm proud of so far in 2012, this is one of them. I present to you, the Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad. Okay, so the salad itself is not what makes me proud. But me making it...well, that's another story.

I have never been one to like making food. I liked to bake. I liked to eat! But never have I really enjoyed making food until this past month. I started working at a coffee shop here in town to make coffee. I knew they served lunch, but I just wanted to make coffee. I quit a job at another coffee shop because I hated making sandwiches with the sandwich shop that was attached to it.

For some reason this is different now. Not just different...unexplainable. I am LOVING making the lunches. In fact, I would prefer to make lunches over coffee now when I'm on the clock. And not only that, I am finding that passion is being transferred to my home and I am excited to cook and make new foods.

I even bought my own apron.

This upcoming Tuesday, I'm making my own soup to serve to all the patrons. And they aren't afraid to give their opinions whether or not they like it or not. I'm super excited.

So don't be surprised if I start posting photos of my new edible creations!