Jenny
Member Since:
Dec. 2000
Cooking Level:
Expert
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Stir Frying, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Healthy, Vegetarian, Quick & Easy
Hobbies:
Scrapbooking, Sewing, Gardening, Biking, Walking, Photography, Reading Books, Music, Charity Work
Dec. 10, 2009 5:55 am
Updated: Dec. 10, 2009 2:11 pm
I was raised to eat meat, but more recently I have become aware of the factory farming atrocity and cruelty to animals that is still prevalent throughout our world today. I also have diabetes and have to watch carefully what I eat to keep my weight down. For me the decision to…
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I am a recent graduate from Nursing school at Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania. It is an Irish Catholic school with excellent credentials, staff and programs and has an exceptional Nursing program.
My favorite things to cook
When I'm busy, I like quick and easy foods, but also something healthy. Otherwise, I love to experiment in the kitchen with healthy foods, vegetarian and exotic foods from around the world. I'm really rather eclectic when it comes to cooking.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Since I'm part Mexican I love to cook spicy foods. I have an excellent recipe for green chili chicken enchiladas that I make. It's it's always a hit at parties!
My cooking triumphs
My own recipes that I invent in the kitchen... Adobe bread, Texas skillet etc.. I love to "create" my own meals.
My cooking tragedies
There have been a few occasions where I have become preoccupied and forgot something on the stove... wella! Burnt casserole! We have a sign in the kitchen that seems apropos. It says "When the smoke alarm goes off, dinner is ready!" -- That would be me!