The methods of my madness

March 1, 2010 by Valerie · 1 Comment
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Hamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6 Quart Programmable Slow CookerI had a tough workout at the gym this morning, getting brutalized by my trainer for a solid hour. After a quick shower, I threw on my clothes and slumped down by the lockers to apply some quick makeup.  Another woman asked me, “how can you put your makeup on without a mirror??” I replied, “well, this has been my face for a really long time. I guess I just know it.”

That’s how I feel about my recipes too.  I have to remake some of these dishes so I can write down how it’s done, what to measure and how to cook it. I’ve been cooking for most of my life and while I might search a cookbook for inspiration, I am hardly an engineer about my cooking.  So writing this blog is a fun way for me to examine my favorites so I can share them with you.

I’ve been asked to post more “how to” suggestions about crock potting.  Here are some tried and true methods to make your meals even easier.

1. The crockpot is meant to cook everything without Read more

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    Dinner is a Crock originated through a series of emailed recipes, Facebook posts and lots of good meals with great people. While the author has never been formally trained in the culinary field, she also rarely has leftovers when serving guests.
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