About me

I am a stay at home mom to 4 energetic boys that are starting to eat me out of house and home.

How I learned to cook

Watching my mom and just doing it myself. I would like to try some new recipes, with new ingredients and become a better cook.

Other interests

Reading, reading and more reading, scrapbooking, shopping, needlepoint, searching on the internet for new, cool websites, traveling, getting together with friends, dining out, reading magazines, and family time. I don't really have a ton of time to do all the things I want to do.

Favorite chefs

Rachel Ray (she's not really a chef) I enjoy watching her show and the meals she makes. They seem like they are quick to make and thats what I need with all the activity going on around my house.

Favorite cookbooks

Don't really have one. Have a lot though. Also have a subscription to Cooking Light magazine.

Favorite restaurants

Alibi (local pizza place), Olive Garden, Chili's, and CK Diggs (local Place that has a variety of foods)

Favorite ethnic foods

Chinese & Italian

Favorite meals

Burrito casserole that I invented, Chicken and Dumplings, Pizza, Chicken stir fry, and Turkey dinner with all the fixings. Oh, and I love desserts too:)

Favorite ingredients

Garlic, Cinnamon and lots of cheese to sprinkle on salads and entrees!

Loretta Oliver, Linda Mitchell

• Quick & Easy, CrockPot Recipes