Apr. 17, 2012 12:33 pm
Updated: Apr. 17, 2012 12:37 pm
I didn't grow up with butter, for my mother it was strictly margarine. Although I'm sure her belief that margarine was better for us than butter had something to do with us being a butter-free home, I think that her Wisconsin
upbringing had something to do with it as well. This sounds a…
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My favorite things to cook
Bread and ethnic foods. I tend to enjoy lighter fare.
My favorite family cooking traditions
When I was about 8 I asked if I could cook our family's Christmas dinner and my mom agreed to let me. I chose to serve lasagna and mashed potatoes with oatmeal cookies for dessert. The unconventional meal has become a sort of tradition for our family.
My cooking triumphs
:-) Any time I know that what I've made is better than I could get at a restaurant.
My cooking tragedies
I have failed repeatedly at making pita bread and English muffins. Regardless of how simple the recipes look, they never turn out correctly for me.