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Mama Peek
 
Living In: Celina, Texas, USA
Member Since: Mar. 2006
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Fishing, Genealogy, Painting/Drawing
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About this Cook
I am 78 years old and widowed. In that I, now, live alone, I am on the lookout for any recipe that freezes well. I make the full recipe, freeze half, and then when I don't feel like cooking I have a freezer full of prepared dinners to rely on. I especially like the variety of soups that freeze well.
My favorite things to cook
Italian and Tex-Mex. As I have gotten older, my taste buds require more in the way of seasoning. I usually add more than the recipe asks for. I love to cook with fresh herbs and I have even started growing some of my own in a little square foot garden. Lately, I have learned to like Chinese dishes. Chicken Lo Mein from this site is a favorite. Also the Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin.....
My favorite family cooking traditions
Peach cobblers and hot rolls.
My cooking triumphs
I think my pies are my best thing, though a sour cream pound cake is high on that list. Also, anything that caused my husband to remark "Don't forget how you made that"!
My cooking tragedies
Poppy-seed cake and peanut-butter pie! Both had to be trashed.
Recipe Reviews 25 reviews
Grandma's Corn Chowder
I did not have enough cream style corn, so I used some frozen corn to make 3 cups. Turned out the frozen corn was tough! I am certain that the next time I will only use "Cream Style"........Otherwise I really liked it and it does freeze well.

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Reviewed On: Dec. 2, 2009
Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
I had these at my Daughter's, and I am not sure that I have ever had a biscuit that I enjoyed more than those. I would give them 10 stars if I were allowed to.

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Reviewed On: Dec. 1, 2009
Homemade Flour Tortillas
I had lost my recipe for tortillas, and was so happy to have it back.....Oh and my recipe called for warm water, which I feel is best.

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Reviewed On: Oct. 23, 2009
 
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