Lareina
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Member Since: Feb. 2009
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Feb. 16, 2009 5:16 am 
Updated: Feb. 16, 2009 8:24 pm
I am a 56 (young) mother of 2, grandmother of 4,and after 24 years working in the casino industry, i suddenly found myself on the unemployment line.  I have always been considered a good cook by my Family and friends, so after moping around the house in a depressed state of… MORE
 
 
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About this Cook
Divorced 56 year old, born and raised in NY, moved to NJ in 1980 searching for a better place for my 2 sons,Michael and David. Grandmom to 4- Lilliana,Byonce,Michael Jr. and Gabriella. Worked in the casino industry for 24 years in the marketing dept, now unemployed.Have 2 chihuahuas, who are my babies, Little-bit 13 years old and Onyx,my little witch (born on Halloween).Love to cook, dance,and meet up with family and friends.
My favorite things to cook
Love to bake,cheesecakes, cookies with my grand-daughters,Italian food and my native Puerto-rican dishes, arroz con pollo, perniles, arroz con gandules,flan,and so much more!!!!!!!
My favorite family cooking traditions
Christmas eve,we are a very large family so we rent out a hall,and everyone brings in a dish,so we eat plenty,party hardy,then roll into midnight mass.
My cooking triumphs
For years my family have been trying to get my no crust creamy lite cheesecake recipe, and they always want me to bring my famous potato salad to all our get togethers.
My cooking tragedies
none come to mind at this time,but when it happens, i will get back to you!!
Recipe Reviews 6 reviews
Too Much Chocolate Cake
Love,Love,Love this cake!!!! I'm a chocoholic so when i saw this recipe i just had to try it,delicious!!!!!!! I will definitley bake it again.Thanks

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Reviewed On: Mar. 25, 2009
Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
Very disapointed,bland taste and so very dry.

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Reviewed On: Feb. 28, 2009
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Cooked this last night for my family,served over white rice delicious!Reminded me of my first time i ate chicken cacciatore in Montreal Canada.Even my grandaughter,who is a picky eater loved it.Will definitely make this one again

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Reviewed On: Feb. 19, 2009
 
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