Member Since:
Jan. 2009
Cooking Level:
Intermediate
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Healthy, Dessert
Hobbies:
Scrapbooking, Gardening, Camping, Walking, Fishing, Reading Books, Music, Wine Tasting
I am married to a FABULOUS man! He is my everything! I love being a homemaker, yet years ago I would have never thought I would! I participate in community theatre when I can. I love talking to and hanging out with my family and friends. I enjoy having my "kids" around because they listen to everything I say and provide me with hours of fun and comfort. Keep in mind, my "kids" are 3 cats, 1 turtle, saltwater fish and fresh water fish!
My favorite things to cook
Desserts!!! Who doesn't love cookies, brownies, cupcakes, fudge, breads and cakes...?!
My favorite family cooking traditions
My sister is 12 years older than me, so she was always stuck babysiting me! We always made chocolate chip cookies and rice krispy treats together and because of the time we shared in the kitchen, she is my best friend!
My cooking triumphs
My husband loves meat, so when we switched to ground turkey because it was healthier, it was a hard transition for him. He loves it now, but I was having a hard time developing recipes. I always used cookbooks and the net to find recipes. One night, I decided that I have cooked so many things and watched so many cooking shows, that I could make something on my own. That was the nite "Mamma Mia Misty's Meatballs" were born. I get lots of requests for them!!
My cooking tragedies
I always get upset when something doesn't turn out how I expected, but I bake often for my husbands staff which they love. I had called him at work and the lady who answered the phone recognized my voice. She begged for some cookies, so I told her I would have my husband bring some in the next day. I made my awesome Monster Cookie batter. I baked 4 different batches and NONE of them turned out...I don't know what happened. It was sad to dump the rest in the trash! The staff was pretty dissappointed the next day!