Member Since:
Feb. 2008
Cooking Level:
Intermediate
Cooking Interests:
Mexican, Nouvelle, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hobbies:
Hiking/Camping, Boating, Walking, Reading Books, Wine Tasting
I'm a 20-something grad student who works full time - it leaves little time to cook, but I live with my boyfriend, who helps me out, and my cat, who doesn't.
My favorite things to cook
I'm a vegetarian and also a huge foodie. My favorite things to cook at home are mexican-inspired dishes, comfort food, and trendy/hippy stuff. I shop at my local farmers market every week for produce, milk, eggs and cheese (and sometimes I make my own cheese). Yes, every week. That's one benefit of living in Southern California! I don't have hard and fast rules, but I like to buy things that are local, organic, and as fresh and whole as possible. Even if it's harder to make my own, I'll try to make it. It's usually better, and that way I know what's in it.
My cooking triumphs
I've made up a few recipes based on what I like: enchiladas, chilaquiles, risotto, lasagna.
My cooking tragedies
Falafel: I just can't get it to stay together. I also failed pretty badly at making mayonnaise (and wasted a lot of eggs and oil).