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I love to bake and cook for friends and family.
More than anything, though, I love to teach people how to bake and cook. What saddens me is that, for some reason, people don't know how to cook any more! We have this epidemic in the United States where it seems we all "heat" but no one actually "cooks!"
More than anything, though, I love to teach people how to bake and cook. What saddens me is that, for some reason, people don't know how to cook any more! We have this epidemic in the United States where it seems we all "heat" but no one actually "cooks!"
I grew up in the most wonderful environment, with a mother and grandmother under the same roof who both loved to cook and bake. In my house, cooking and baking were ways that my mother and grandmother showed their love. It is because of this, I think, that I grew to understand that preparing and eating food are loving and sensual acts. You may hear me refer to food as my "other lover." I hope that by showing you how to prepare a meal, you will understand the incredible love that is involved.
My father is no slouch, either. He is a wonderful off-the-cuff chef, from whom I learned to throw out the recipe and cook with whatever ingredients I have on hand. My dad taught me better than any cook book or cooking show what flavors work together, what substitutions can be made if you forget to pick something up at the store (I am forever leaving something off of my shopping list), and how to modify recipes for time and picky palates.
My father is no slouch, either. He is a wonderful off-the-cuff chef, from whom I learned to throw out the recipe and cook with whatever ingredients I have on hand. My dad taught me better than any cook book or cooking show what flavors work together, what substitutions can be made if you forget to pick something up at the store (I am forever leaving something off of my shopping list), and how to modify recipes for time and picky palates.
I do not believe that cooking or baking have to be overly complicated. I also don't believe that you have to invest a lot of money in cookbooks in order to be a "good" cook.
(I say that, but this has not stopped me from investing in a wall full of cookbooks!)
This blog includes recipes, photos, how-to tips, fun new tools and products, how to save money by cooking and baking for yourself, ingredient substitutions and how to turn old favorites into healthier meals and my general musings on food.
You will see the blog broken out by topic, so that it is easier for you to find what you're looking for. I suggest using the "Blogs By Topic" section or the "You Might Also Like" links. They will both bring you to similar or related posts.
More than anything, I want to convey to you that cooking and baking are enjoyable!
I hear so often that people hate to cook and bake because "it's too hard."
Not so, friends.
I hear so often that people hate to cook and bake because "it's too hard."
Not so, friends.
I can't promise that by reading this blog I can turn you into the next Bobby Flay but I am sure you will learn how fun it can be to cook for yourself and for others.
So, how does this work? As I cook and bake I will blog and I'll take as many photos as I can. I will try to include as many instructions and tips as I can think of. If you find yourself reading through a recipe and my instructions aren't clear or I forget to tell you something, please please please ASK! I will tell you anything.
The best way to contact me is through my dedicated blog e-mail: rn6productions@gmail.com
The best way to contact me is through my dedicated blog e-mail: rn6productions@gmail.com
Happy eating!
