Member Since:
Feb. 2007
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Healthy, Vegetarian, Dessert, Kids, Quick & Easy
Hobbies:
Hiking/Camping, Biking, Walking, Reading Books, Music, Painting/Drawing, Charity Work
I am a graphic designer based in New York. (www.butterjam.com) I love cooking, baking and experimenting with different recipes. It's a source of stress relief from a long day in front of the computer. Cooking takes my mind off things and allows me to work with my hands.
My favorite things to cook
cookies, pies and cakes for my sweet-toothed boyfriend, steamed fish and chicken for asian dishes, lasagna, casseroles, baking bread for those cold autumn and winter nights, comfort foods, healthy meals
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mom eats and cooks healthy. Low-sodium, low fat, steaming food instead of stir fry.
My cooking triumphs
Every time I try something new and it comes out well, I feel victory. My most memorable moment recently was successfully baking a Crumb Apple pie.
My cooking tragedies
I tried using my own concoction for marinating steamed chicken. It came out too salty and too garlicky. =(