I’m in a rut. I’m still cooking and making meals for my family and friends, but I’m not trying anything new. I haven’t had the time as summer winds down. We’re taking time as a family to travel, visit, and explore our city.

I’m still reading about new techniques, searching for new ideas, and dreaming about new tools I can add to my kitchen. I’ve been creating dishes in my head as I watch shows about cooking. I’ve been talking about having new friends over to share my passion for cooking, but nothing has happened over the last month that has been truly inspiring for me to share.

I’m hoping as we settle into the fall this rut will fade away. I’m hoping with the changing of the seasons I will regain my drive to push myself to try new things in the kitchen. I’m hoping that once I regain that drive I’ll be able to push past the limitations I’ve been dealing with over the last month and really see some differences.