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Joined 1 year, 9 months ago.

From Lancaster, VA US

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I'm a self proclaimed Intermediate cook.

I have 16 cooking friends

My recipes have 27882 views with a 4.9 average.

Currently lovin' Cilantro - um, is that a food?.

Tagline: I'm a "dreams About Being A Foodie More Than I Cook Like A Foodie" foodie

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About me
I am looking for a healthier way to eat. I don't wanna count calories, carbs, points or bites. I'm currently a big fan of Dr. Gillian McKeith, and I hope to have some McKeith-friendly recipes posted soon. I don't wanna ever be on a diet again. I wannna eat what I love and love what I eat. I'm a fan of Gordon, Jamie, Anthony (I love how he busts on Rachael! lol) and Giada.----- Oh! Oh! Oh! And I LOVE Trader Joe's!!! Ahhhh, the wonderfully priced organic produce... -----Recent food discovery: Creme Fraiche, used in a recipe of Giada's with pasta, and thyme - to DIE for, but so not healthy - I will only make it once a year.-----I am in the process of putting together a family cookbook with Conner909 and we are having a ball digging up some of the old family favorites! -----The photo is me baking at age three.

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Conner909 1 year, 8 months ago said:
I like your avatar! Cute!

Gemmabean 1 year, 8 months ago said:
I purchased some cookbooks from a nearby hospital yesterday (one is a Betty Crocker from 1958 and very funny the other was created by a planned parenthood group in Camden, NJ).

Anyway, I was talking to the volunteers selling the used books and they were telling me that no one cooks anymore!!! WHAT?!?!?! I was VERY surprised. These women were all 20-40 years older then me and I was SHOCKED! They told me most people they know eat out or buy prepared food and just heat it up.

I was shocked and quickly informed them that I belong to this website and there ARE people out there who DO cook and FROM SCRATCH!!!

I just had to share this with you all. I was in disbelief!

Conner909 1 year, 8 months ago said:
I have some of those chicken burgers in my freezer as we speak! Also have the frozen garlic, and basil cubes I keep for when I run out of the fresh or am just feeling lazy! Trade Joe's also has a really good frozen raspberry creme brulee.

Gemmabean 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Next time you are at Trader Joe's, pick up some "Chili Lime Chicken Burgers" on the frozen isle. They are WONDERFUL. I melted a little cheese on top and topped it with an AVOCADO and cilantro of course - it was DEEE-LISH!!!!!!

Gemmabean 1 year, 8 months ago said:

***updated 3.24.08***

Sites of Note
http://www.slashfood.com/
http://www.eatingwell.com/
http://www.lime.com/
http://www.brandoneats.com/
http://www.wiredberries.com/

Borius 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Scouser is correct, Liverpool. I am the outcast of the scousers being a Chelsea fan, carrying on the tradition from my “twin brother” who recently passed at the ripe old age of 30 (tear). Jackie makes the ultimate yorkies, I’ll try to either post them or message mail it. She usually has to keep me at bay or they don’t make the table. It’s all in the technique.

Coffeebean53 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Welcome to the kitchen! LOL I can tell your going to fit in just fine. :)

Conner909 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Check out my blackbean and corn salsa recipe, I think you will like it.