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I can answer general cooking questions in regards to home cooking. I am the type of cook that can make a meal out of whatever you have in in your cabinets. When you see nothing, I see a meal. I know several things to do with chicken, beef and pork. My recipes and ideas are for the average person in the kitchen. You do not have to be an expert to make any of my meal suggestions I give you. I do not have any experience in cooking things such as duck or how to prepare frog legs. If it is a general home cooking question.. I am pretty sure I can answer it. If I can't I will do some research to find the answer. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to answer your questions and help you plan your next meal.

Experience in the area

I have been cooking for many years. I worked in my parent's restaurant as chief, cook and bottle washer. I know how to prepare meals with what you have in the cabinet. You tell me what you have and I can probably make a meal out of it. I also am pretty good at keeping the meal cost low as well as making things that you can freeze for another meal. I make my own sauces, breads, pasta, pizza as well as other things.

Education/Credentials

I have no formal education as far as cooking classes. However i do have on the job experience and parents who were willing to teach me everything I wanted to learn about cooking.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy cooking for my family and making things that they enjoy eating.

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2011-11-06 Beating Egg Whites Into Submission:

Hi Candy,     Well.. I have never made Meringue cookies myself, but my father has many times and I have watched him do it.. He also basically taught me how to make them at the same time.. The bowl makes

2011-07-13 Help:

A non commercial food service exists to provide food and beverages to a non public group of people.. For example, if the company you work for has a cafeteria that serves only the employees of the company

2011-04-13 Another follow up ?:

Mike,    From the research that I have done. it appears that the "light" variety of tuna seems to be best as far as the healthiest and lowest in mercury and whatnot. Also whenever possible, I would go

2011-04-12 Your follow up answer on cooking w/ aluminum foil:

You should be able to replace the foil and use other methods.. For the fish or chicken indoors, you can use a covered baking dish. Just use some cooking spray, I use the olive oil variety. It works great

2011-04-10 Your follow up answer on cooking w/ aluminum foil:

Mike,    To quote myself     "As far as I know the jury is still undecided on this one. You have some that say avoid it at all cost. Then you have others that say that it is perfectly safe to use. Depending

 

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