poo235

about me

I just moved out to Monterey, CA, where I am working as a research associate in the Dept of Meteorology at the Naval Postgraduate School. As a native Pittsburgher, I never thought that I would be living in CA. It's truly beautiful in Monterey - I still feel like I am on an extended vacation. I finished my M.S. in meteorology at Penn State in the Spring of '08. My research was on tropical cyclones/how they form - believe it or not, we still don't know exactly!

When I found Zaar, it was love at first sight. I love the options for sifting by ingredients and categories! I participated in ZWT3 in summer '07, and it was great fun. The Devilishly Devious Diners cooked up a storm - it was a privilege to be a part of the team :-D

I'm a retired gymnast. I did gymnastics for 20 years including 4 years of college (go Rutgers!). In its stead, I've taken up running and swimming, and I completed my first marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon, in Oct 2006! Here's a picture of me at about the halfway point.


My next feat will be a half Ironman...

Favorite Foods:

I have a fetish for fish/seafood and meals with lots of fresh veggies! I'm also really big on soup with fresh homemade bread. My chili is a favorite among my friends and family. I spent a month in Greece a couple of years ago, and a staple in my cookbook is a simple Greek salad (similar to Greek Village Salad) made with my dad's homegrown, juicy tomatoes!

My favorite restaurant in State College is Spats Cafe and Speakeasy. I just love Cajun/Creole!

This is also one of my faves :-D

Tropical Cyclone Soup:
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Place ocean in large pot.
Add salt to taste.
Warm slowly and thoroughly.
Stir.

http://met.psu.edu/~sez113