Salutations

Hello fellow food enthusiasts,

I love food -- everything about it -- the taste, texture, smell, and preparing it for my friends and family and boyfriend (who has to taste-test all my experiments).  As a grad student, I have to operate of a budge, and often substitute what I have (or what I like) for what is called for. I both bake and cook and mix savory and sweet. I want to share my recipes and experiments with you as I try them myself with some of my recommendations, tweaks, and of course, taster's reviews.

I have come from a long line of great cooks and bakers, and most of the do things the "old school way" without measuring, and lots of flavor! (which is not always best for the waistline) One of my goals is to share old school flavor and techniques while being aware of health, and still make my grandmothers proud. Growing up watching them and my mom in the kitchen, I was fascinated and always wanted to help, but I was never much for following instructions to the T, so without supervision, I am improvising and learning.

I hope you enjoy my recipes and stories. I cook between classes and deadlines and all the joys of grad school. Food keeps me sane! Happy reading & happy cooking!

From my mind to your belly,

Allison B.