Staci
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Home Town: Brandon, Mississippi, USA
Living In: Ridgeland, Mississippi, USA
Member Since: Nov. 2005
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Grilling & BBQ, Frying, Slow Cooking, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Reading Books, Charity Work
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Apr. 27, 2012 1:55 pm 
Updated: Apr. 30, 2012 6:16 pm
Isn’t it always funny when you get to thinking, “What in the world did we ever do before _________?” The list of words that can be filled in here is no doubt endless – and different for each individual. Think about it – cable TV... cell phones... dishwashers...… MORE
 
 
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Catching rays by the pool.
About this Cook
I'm not so much a person who loves to Cook, as a person who loves to EAT!!! I'm "born & raised" in Mississippi, though I've lived other places and am thrilled to be back. Married to a good ol' country boy - Jim, aka "Redeye" - who's reluctantly become a good daddy to my sweet kitty, Tallulah Belle.
My favorite things to cook
Gosh, there are lots..... Gumbo (Yum!)or anything Cajun/Creole, pasta, grilling. I don't really bake, but that's because I'm not much of a sweet-lover. Bring on the potatoes & gravy, please!!
My cooking triumphs
I'm most proud of our two-year run at the Ducks Unlimited duck gumbo-cookoff here in Jackson, MS. We won people's choice each year and had a ball doing it!
My cooking tragedies
Well, there have been several.... but the worst? The absolute WORST? That would have to be the first time I tried Chicken 'n Dumplings. I was in college & had my grandmother (Nanny) on the phone giving me her instructions, and well, you know how "they" are - "a little of this, not too much of that" - that's about the best you get as far as measurements go....... SO, first she forgot to mention I needed to use PLAIN flour (not self-rising), and she said to mix in shortening..... That's about the time they had just started making butter-flavored Crisco. And of course, I thought, well heck..... If regular's good, wouldn't butter-flavored be Better?..... Suffice it to say I ended up with a big pot of almost Neon-Yellow MUSH!!!! Seriously frightening stuff!!! I was horrified and my boyfriend & roommates were none too impressed. I guess that's why Domino's does such a good business. Oh well, lesson learned. BTW - my great-aunt later taught me how SHE made dumplings! Now I'm an expert, lol.
Recipe Reviews 84 reviews
Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake
Yummy in my Tummy!!! This was super easy and everyone loved it! I used fresh strawberries (sliced w/added sugar). I'm not a fan of marshmallows and wondered how they would affect the end product, but went ahead & followed the recipe. Couldn't even tell they were there! Which was fine, It tasted delicious! I made mine in a bundt pan and baked for right at 50 minutes. When I poured the cake batter in, it was right up to the edge of the pan and I thought it would probably bake over (so added a cookie sheet underneath). To my surprise it didn't overflow at all! Once the strawberries & marshmallows cooked down, it was all fine. Also, I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but I've had three pieces of this cake so far. Like I said, Yummy in my Tummy!

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Reviewed On: May 21, 2012
Cucumber Melon Salsa
We thought this was Fabulous! Served it over a spicy-grilled white fish and it was the perfect accompaniment. Word to the wise - this makes A LOT! So unless you're feeding a crowd, consider halving the recipe.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: May 17, 2012
Three-Meat Stromboli
Delicious! I added roasted red pepper to two of them, which was nice. Also I accidentally used a parm/romano blend and I think it may have actually enhanced the flavor. This one will definitely stay in my recipe box for future gatherings!

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Reviewed On: May 17, 2012
 
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