Member Since:
Dec. 2005
Cooking Level:
Expert
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Mediterranean, Low Carb, Healthy, Vegetarian, Gourmet
Hobbies:
Hiking/Camping, Camping, Boating, Biking, Walking, Photography, Reading Books, Music, Painting/Drawing, Wine Tasting
Im a former soldier trying to change my life! Im living in portland oregon with my wonderful husband.
My favorite things to cook
I love to cook, period. I love trying new things. My comfort foods involve a wide array of ingredients and exotic tastes.
My favorite family cooking traditions
chili rellenos and broccoli casserole
My cooking triumphs
roasted pepper soup with garlic and cilantro. Crab bisque. Mediterranean stuffed bread. Grilled ciabatta bread. Avocado chicken soup. Tom kai gai, thai kibacha soup, vegetarian chili, ratatoullie, homemade pizza (dough, sauce). Quiche. Pozole. Chess tarts. Pesto. Peruvian green chili sauce.
My cooking tragedies
Shrimp scampi (we only had tiny shrimp.. turned out horribly)