Jul. 12, 2009 3:16 pm
Updated: Jul. 12, 2009 8:54 pm
It is fitting that I begin my first blog during a month when AR is recognizing the french holiday, Bastille Day. If you click on BASTILLE DAY on AR's home page, you will see many wonderful French recipes for you to try. I did not see Financiers on the list, but it should be. If…
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I enjoy baking miniature desserts and creating menus for afternoon tea. I would like to write a cookbook someday.
My favorite things to cook
I love to bake French Pastries, cook Southern food (go Paula Deen!), and bake all types of desserts.
My favorite family cooking traditions
I love to bake with my kids. They put on their aprons, turn on some spunky french cafe' music and just have fun.
My cooking triumphs
My recipe for fried okra was featured in Southern Living Magazine along with the picture, and this recipe was also published in one of Southern Living's books called "Best Kept Secrets of the South's Best Cooks" as well as their year end cookbook.
My cooking tragedies
One Thanksgiving, I baked goose instead of turkey, and let's just say we enjoyed the side dishes that year!