new dawn rising

it's a new year and there is so much to offer.  some things to look forward to/some things i want to work on

new chef
liquid nitrogen (need to get some in the kitchen this year)
lime pickle (started experimenting, any ideas?)
new plates
tasting menus
monthly dinners based on a single product (citrus, berries, roots, alliums, tomatoes,...)
eat out more
try some travelling
modernist cuisine book
music as influence
tim burton exhibit at LACMA this summer (got my tix already)
make some good food