Member Since:
Jun. 2006
Cooking Level:
Intermediate
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Italian, Southern, Low Carb, Healthy, Dessert, Kids, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies:
Scrapbooking, Sewing, Photography, Reading Books
Over the last 2 years I have rediscovered the joys of cooking. I retired from teaching in February 2004 and am loving life.
My favorite things to cook
Meat and potatoes! My husband and I love simple foods simply prepared. I am branching out into new methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mother taught me to cook and I continue to use her recipes and methods today. She loved to have us three girls help her make cookies for every holiday.
My cooking triumphs
I am a self-taught wedding cake maker. I have made a dozen or more for friends and family and enjoy the challenges and rewards of the look on the brides face when she sees the cake she has requested.
My cooking tragedies
Often food simply cooks too quickly for me. I am unsure if the stove is too hot or I am too inattentive. My paternal grandmother often burned meals. She told me that burned food is good for you. I listened!
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