Rambling Rose

about me

My husband and I live in rural North Texas. Our small, five-acre property is adjacent to a section of the LBJ National Grasslands. We are about 50 miles northwest of Ft. Worth. We have 2 horses, 7 dogs and 2 cats. I enjoy feeding the birds and squirrels. We see lots of wild creatures, like wild turkeys, bobcats, skunks, rabbits, armadillos, possums, foxes, coyotes, wild hogs, roadrunners, etc. I have never seen one, because they are so elusive, but mountain lions are indigenous to Texas, so I believe they ARE out there.

I own so many cookbooks, it's hard to pick just one favorite. The older cookbooks seem to be more useful. I think food has just gotten way too trendy.

I have many passions and loves, but one of my main goals is to cook as much from scratch food as possible. There are so many chemicals added to our food, it's no small wonder so many people are sick. My next baking goal is to experiment with baking crackers.

I absolutely adore the Zaar! I used to be obsessed with e-Bay, but after I couldn't find anything more to buy--it got old!! Now I have replaced eBay with the Zaar! My husband is happy because Zaar is free! I thank all of the good people that have posted their precious recipes and for those that have reviewed them. There's a lot of good, creative energy swirling around the site.

My pet peeve: People who dump animals and those who don't bother to spay or neuter. That's why we have so many. We have had as many as 8 dogs and 9 cats at one time. When they show up, I can't stand to turn them away.

Favorite Foods:

My favorite restaurant is Thai Ruby located in Flower Mound, Texas. It is a small, quiet,locally owned establishment. It has great atmosphere and wonderful authentic food. If you ever get the opportunity, you must go there!!

http://www.thairuby.net/site/

My review system is simple. I only give 5-star reviews. If I make something and it doesn't please us, I just don't make it again. I don't think it's fair to criticize a recipe just because the taste doesn't work for you. I really get disgusted when folks complain about something being too sweet or whatever. I'm sure that if one can read a recipe, one can decide for themselves if something is too sweet, salty, spicy, too much fat, etc. Oh, and then there are the folks that modify a recipe beyond all recognition and then complain, "it doesn't work."

I keep a big 3-ring binder with recipes inside sheet protectors. That's my "cooking bible" and that's where your recipe ends up when it gets my five stars!!

Thanks again to all who post recipes. It takes a lot of time and I appreciate it!

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