shawnamarie

about me

I am the mom of two girls, a sophomore and a fourth grader. My husband and I have been married for 19 years and have lived in the country on the same piece of ground the entire time. We were fortunate enough to be able to build a home in 2005, which I designed and love.

I work as an occupational therapist in the county hospital and am the only OT that lives in the county. It is a job I was made for and love. Helping people is rewarding and challenging.

I enjoy gardening, which can be a challenge on the windswept ground we live on but I have enjoyed finding what does work (and doesn't!) I also like to quilt, which I really have little time for these days and cooking, of course.

I don't have a favorite cookbook, I have dozens of favorite recipes, which I keep in a computerized cookbook. More and more of these recipes come from 'Zaar.

Favorite Foods:

I don't have a favorite single food. I love barbecue, homemade breads and all things chocolate.
My favorite things to make are breads, pies and cheesecakes. I am expected to bring the bread/rolls to all family gatherings; mutiny will ensue if I don't! The Cappuccino cheesecake recipe I found here on 'Zaar(thank you yooper!) is expected by my husband's DIL at holiday gatherings and they all rave over the various dinner rolls I bring.
I have to admit I am a somewhat picky eater, and don't care for most vegetables-they seem to taste bitter. Since 'Zaar I have begun to expand my tastes and been more daring in my cooking.
I don't really have a favorite restaurant, most are 40-50 miles away and we get tired of the few local ones. We have one sports grill, Danny's and they do throw a good meal for the money-I have a difficult time getting around any of his sandwiches in one sitting. My husband hates to eat out-he likes my cooking too well!

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