charlie #5

about me

I was born in Pittsburgh, PA, met my husband in San Francisco, and I now live in Kansas. There were a few other moves in between, but this pretty much covers it.

My passions: faith, family, food, and anything family history related. Almost nothing I like more than to chase headstones of my dearly departed ancestors. I've been working on a family cookbook for almost 2 years. (Need to figure out how I want to actually print it.) Enjoy learning about how what I grew up eating relates to my ancestors from Croatia and Alsace primarily. Enjoy following and forming new traditions within the walls of my home.

Some would say I lead a very boring and mundane life. I would say it's just what I ordered. I have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom - which is what I truly love. Feel it's the best calling anyone could ever have. I've truly been blessed!

Favorite Foods:

I love food! Having said that I go through many phases. At times I crave comfort foods; those homey dishes that remind you of mom.

At other times, I'm addicted to anything ethnic. I will crave a different ethnic food every day for weeks on end. I'm lucky to have two beautiful daughters who share this passion. (Oh, and a husband too.)

I have times when I work at being really frugal; gardening, harvesting, canning, freezing, etc. I enjoy learning about wild edibles. Wish I knew more.

Enjoy learning new things related to all of the above.

I would have to say I am probably most famous for the Indian meals I fix on occasion. However, I have to give most of the credit for these great meals to Madhur Jaffrey's cookbooks.

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