Chef1MOM~Connie

about me

Hi all- This is my SassyGirl. She is my "baby" Her birthday is in February and she is a 2 yr. old.

My bestest "babies are 27 and 24 and WE are so proud of both our children. DD is a teacher at an Alternative School in FLorida. She is also a Varsity Softball Coach. DS just graduated from Drill Sergeant School in February 2008 and has re-enlisted in the Army Reserves for an additional 6 years. SEE WHY WE ARE SO PROUD! They have grown into responsible adults.
I have been married to the most wonderful man for 30 years. He is my best friend and the love of my life, my soulmate, and everyday he makes me smile!

I want to say THANK YOU to all of you who try my recipes. I may not always get back with a Thank you in writing but I want you to know I do thank you very much. I appreciate any and all comments, it can only help me learn and become a better chef.

I love to travel and see anything and everything. When summer comes, I am off to "see". DH and I traveled across country several times and our children are seasoned travelers as well. "Road Trip" are 2 of my favorite words. The kids and I have done a few trips as well down the eastern seaboard and there are plans for more. Both DD and DS are gypsies as well and think nothing of taking a road trip to visit home or each other. LOVE IT

I live in Western New York and love it here, snow and all. I am a special education teacher and enjoy my career. The sense of wonder and gratification comes daily and amazing.My favorite pastime is spending time with my family! I also love to read, listen to music and watch good movies. We have Friday night pizza night here, which means I do not cook! I love Friday's. I started this custom when my children were small and we would cuddle on the floor and play games together and eat pizza. (Highly recommended for all moms out there, dads too.) I LOVE THAT!

My favorite cookbook has changed since I came to Zaar, it is now the Zaarworld cookbook. I can get everything I need here and then some to cook up meals for family and friends. One passion of mine is to cook homestyle meals for family and friends, holiday dinners and baking bread.
My pet peeve is rudeness. INTOLERABLE!

Some of the Contests and Swaps I have participated in and thoroughly enjoyed!









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Favorite Foods:

My favorite foods: chocolate, desserts, great family comfort foods, soups of all kinds, lamb, chicken, and fish. Greek of course is my favorite, Italian a very close 2nd, anything that has good flavors that can roll around my taste buds and send a smile to my heart.
I must also mention Sunday breakfast as a favorite as DH is the Chief cook for Sunday Breakfasts.

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