Member Since:
Nov. 2002
Cooking Level:
Intermediate
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Healthy, Vegetarian, Dessert, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies:
35 years old. 2 children, boys. Active, casual lifestyle. Must have things organized
My favorite things to cook
Savory meats and veggies. Raw vegan cuisine is an amazing addition to any healthy lifestyle. Currently delving into the world of Charcuterie.
My favorite family cooking traditions
We are pretty good at pulling things together for a crowd.
My cooking triumphs
-- Conquered Julia Child's Beouf Bourguinon on the first try. Was my very first stew/wet roast.
-- Birthday Cake debut in Rolled Fondant (used British brand, not Wilson's; yuck!) turned out remarkably well.
-- The world of naturally fermented pickles is no longer a mystery.
-- My children would rather eat my sausage than a store bought version :)
My cooking tragedies
I fail at anything without a recipe. I'm horrible without explicit instructions. Ah, but once I get a feel for how a dish is put together the recipes get thrown out the window :)