From Linda R: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977050131 and Laura C: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977050777
Yay! Food Questions!
What is your favorite kind of cookbook? I like the really big ones with LOTS of recipes and pictures. Not that I follow any of them very well, but they are good reference tools.
What are some of the food rituals that have shaped your life? Cooking with my family is a very important ritual in my life. Barbecues, ethnic cuisine, pasta, vegetarian, desserts, it’s ALL good!
What is the most important element when cooking? Having fun!
What about tasting when cooking? I taste test constantly.
How has your cooking/ food philosophy changed in the past 10 years? I buy and eat more expensive items, where I used to think cheaper was better. For example, we never eat hamburger anymore. I also rarely use pre-made lemon and lime juice; fresh is SO much better!
What convenience products, if any, do you use at home? Frozen corn and peas and canned beans.
What is the best thing about food in this country today? The growth in popularity of organic products and Farmer's Markets. Otherwise, there isn’t much good about food made in this country.
Do you use a microwave oven? Rarely.
Was your mother a good cook? My mom is the BEST cook. I can never duplicate her awesome desserts!
What is always In your fridge? Milk, cheese and various cooking wines and vinegars.
Secret food passion? I have no secrets when it comes to food. It’s all out there!
Food dislikes? Lima beans, canned peas, green bean casserole (actually, most casseroles)
Most popular dish you make? There are a few that get requested a lot: maple-pumpkin cheesecake, my soups, chilequiles, gourmet salads, sandwiches, yogurt sauce, I’ll stop there…
Favorite cookbooks? The Joy of Cooking or Bon Appetit
Favorite kitchen gadget? My slow cooker. Not much that doesn’t taste good after slow cooking it.
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What are some of the food rituals that have shaped your life? Dinner is required to have meat and potatos
What is the most important element when cooking? speed
What about tasting when cooking? totally acceptable - especially in recipes containing cookie dough and chocolate
How has your cooking/ food philosophy changed in the past 10 years? I do buy more expensive cuts of meat now that we aren't trying to live on min. wage. I remember how much I loved my frugal cookbook. I should be more frugal
What convenience products, if any, do you use at home? Frozen hamburger patties (Yes folks, I am really THAT lazy). If he's going to grill them it may as well be my night off.
What is the best thing about food in this country today? You can pick up food at places like applebees.
Do you use a microwave oven? Yes
Was your mother a good cook? My mom cooked in a restaurant/truck stop. For years I believed all foods were served with gravy.
What is always In your fridge? Milk, condiments, diet coke and bottled water. After that it changes weekly
Secret food passion? pints of Edys
Food dislikes? Spaghetti sauce
Most popular dish you make? Stuffed Mushrooms or Stuffed Shells
Favorite cookbooks? The Frugal cookbook
Favorite kitchen gadget? My slow cooker.
Most important element? Ease and speed...I want it ready when I'm ready to eat
Micro-nuker use? Can't live without one
Always in my fridge? A jug of cold water, a can of coffee, a bottle of Heinz ketchup. Sometimes, not much else than that; depending on what time of the month.
Food dislikes? Many...especially hot and spicey
Most popular dish I make? Cheesecake, lemon poppy seed muffins, old fashioned cookies
Kitchen gadget? A small food chopper and a hand crank can opener
Some of the other things...I don't even know what they mean!
Laura, it's a Mexican dish and only my favorite food in the world. Tortilla strips topped with chicken, cheese, salsa, etc. I have a recipe posted here on gather.
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976915673
How about the other varieties of flour, such as spelt, rye, etc. I would suggest taking a trip to your nearest Whole or Health Food store and shopping around.
Soy milk is also pretty tasty too.
Do you like beans? They are great, and full of fiber too. For example, black beans over brown rice would be good. Just flavor it with jerk seasoning and top with tomatoes and cilantro.
Do you like yogurt?
Tell me what you like, and I will help as much as I can :)
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OK. But only Kraft Mac n Cheese. I have never tasted any other brand that tastes as good.
My mom always make a green bean casserole for some holiday or another, there are people who request it. Do you put those onion things on top?