Member Since:
Oct. 2001
Cooking Level:
Expert
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Italian, Southern, Dessert
Hobbies:
Knitting, Sewing, Gardening, Hiking/Camping, Boating, Walking, Fishing, Photography, Reading Books, Music, Wine Tasting
Oct. 12, 2010 4:17 pm
Updated: Oct. 13, 2010 5:01 pm
I was thinking about soups all summer long. Not thinking that I wanted to make them because, of course, it was way too hot for all that. But thinking that I don't make them enough. In fact, I don't think I have ever made a soup. I've made chili
and stew but I don't think that counts. I…
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Everyone in my family cooks! We always had a home cooked meal from mom and weekend breakfasts from dad. And the best was grandpa's Sunday dinners after church! Now, my younger brother is a professional pastry chef and I'm a mom who loves to cook for her family as well!
My favorite things to cook
There are tons of great local foods here in the Ypsi/Ann Arbor area! I love to try new vegetables that are in season from the farmer's markets. My favorites change as I try new recipes. Currently, we love home made pizza, chicken with avocado salsa and polenta with goat cheese, tomatoes and Swiss chard.
My favorite family cooking traditions
I love my mom's Christmas cookies. She makes dozens and dozens but my favorite will always be the spritz Christmas trees with sprinkles as ornaments!!