Another issue I've come across - I'm only one person. My rm is gone visiting her family at the moment and 1. I like more than 1 opinion on my food, 2. It's nice cooking for more than just myself, and 3. I seriously can't eat nearly as much as when I was in 6th grade! I find myself wanting to cook every day, but honestly, I'm not hungry enough to do that. Or I have left overs I need to finish before making something new, or need to clear out room in my 'fridge. Or, like yesterday, a small round of smoked gouda and some crackers kept me set the whole day :P
I'm thinking maybe I should invite one or two people over every week and cook for them - close friends who understand that I'm experimenting and it might turn out completely disastrous! I love entertaining, but I would still probably get stressed out about whether the food is good or not. Also, my friends are always super busy and scheduling something can be difficult. And cooking is my get-away hobby/pleasure and shouldn't be stressful, in my opinion. Oh, and my Bible Study group, for which I usually make some sort of dessert, is taking a break for the summer - so there goes another avenue of testing food out :(
I guess I'm really just talking myself in circles here. What are your suggestions??