Member Since:
Aug. 2005
Cooking Level:
Intermediate
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Southern, Mediterranean, Healthy, Vegetarian
Hobbies:
Knitting, Sewing, Gardening, Hiking/Camping, Biking, Photography, Reading Books, Painting/Drawing, Wine Tasting
Goals include: Maximum flavor + healthy eats on budget.
My favorite things to cook
Finding the bestest pizza crust recipe is like the quest for the holy grail. I am always in search of recipes enabling my garlic habit, too.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Any recipe handed down from my grandmother and mother. You know the kind; they fill you with pride and nostalgia all at the same time. All time best, never to be shared outside the family, hand-me-downs: Rosie's Cheeseballs, Polish Mistakes & Ammonia Cookies.
My cooking triumphs
Continuing the family tradition of "MacGyver Meals", improvising with anything left in the cupboards/refrigerator, and having people ask for the recipe. A priceless talent for thin-pocket times (THANKS MOM!).
My cooking tragedies
My first attempt at a curry dish. Every bit of it was horrible, from the nauseating color to the soggy vegetables. It is the only time my husband has asked, "So, should we order Chinese?"