Tuesday, August 21, 2012

31 Before 31 List


So at last here is my 31 before 31 list. I have 1 1/2 years to complete these so you'll notice that between travels
this will become the focus of my blog going forward. Here is to a wonderful few years ahead full of adventures and new experiences. I'm off to Turkey on Saturday and hope to cross off some of the below activities. I'll be blogging throughout Turkey and hope that you'll follow.

xoxoxo LK

31 Before 31 Project

Hobbies/Fun
1.) Take a photography class 
2.) Make my own wine or brew my own beer
3.) Complete a DIY project
4.) Take a wine tasting class

Travel/San Francisco Places
5.) Try 8 new SF top 100 restaurants
6.) Try 8 new SF top 100 bars
7.) Visit 4 new states 
8.) Ride in a hot air balloon

Cooking/Recipes
9.) Master cooking a gourmet 5 course meal
10.) Learn to make beef stew
11.) Learn to bake a cake or other dessert that is extravagant but can be a go-to
12.) Create a signature cocktail
13.) Master a game day chili
14.) Learn to bake Aunt Carol's apple pie
15.) Learn to make a tomato bisque
16.) Learn to make fish or crab cakes
17.) Make lasagna from scratch
18.) Make a curry
19.) Learn to make meatloaf
20.) Learn to make bread from scratch
21.) Try two new recipes a month

Sports/Health
22.) Try to paddle board
23.) Try yoga
24.) Visit 3 new ballparks
25.) Learn to play golf- driving range once a month
26.) Complete a full moon hike
27.) Pick back up tennis

For Others
28.) Research prior to an election to make an educated decision and know why I am voting on a prop and elected officials.
29.) Give Christmas gifts to friends with mason jars I purchased 5 year ago!
30.) Mail a card to someone each month (birthday, anniversary, baby, just because)
31.) Find a charity I believe in and donate or give time

7 comments:

  1. Love it, Laura! Have a fabulous time in Turkey :)

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  2. Sounds fun - if your travels ever take you to RI, give us a shout! For a great example of a crab cake, use the one from Tadich in your 'hood! Never had one better. Also, here is a fun curry salad to try:

    It is a bit from memory but here you go:

    1 ½ pounds of chicken
    ½ can of chicken broth
    ½ cup of sour cream
    1 Tablespoon of honey
    ½ cup of mayo
    1 squeezed lime
    ½ Tablespoon of Cinnamon
    ½ Tablespoon of Ginger powder
    2 Tablespoons of Curry powder
    Salt and Pepper to taste
    1 stalk of celery
    1 carrot
    1 green apple
    ½ bag of Crasins

    Trim and butterfly the chicken, adding it to the boiling broth. Flip the chicken after a bit to cook pretty much through. Once it looks good, drain the broth and add some butter and veg oil to the pan to brown the chicken on both sides. While the chicken is cooking:
    • Take the “wet” stuff (SC, Mayo, Honey, Lime juice) and put them in a mixing bowl
    • Add all the “dry” stuff (Cin, Ginger, Curry, S&P) to the bowl
    • Cut the apple, carrot and celery in to chunks and put them in the chopper to mince them
    • Add the minced bits and crasins to the bowl

    Once the chicken has cooled off, shred it in the chopper and add to the bowl. Mix it all together with your (hopefully) clean hands. Put in the fridge until you are ready to eat. Works well on bread or crackers.

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  3. Awesome list! Have a great time in Turkey, and when you get back, I'll show you how to make bread and crab cakes!

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  4. YAY Laura - loved reading this :) Gave me some of my own ideas! xoxo HH

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  5. Thanks everyone! It's going to be a great year ahead!

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  6. Great idea, Laura! If you find yourself in the Northeast, I will gladly help you add some new ballparks to your list :)

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