~Steph~

about me

I was born and raised in a small island of Colombia. I love the variety of culture (ethnicity, music, traditions, and of course food) that make up Colombia. It is quite a shame that I never learned to cook while in Colombia and after coming to the U.S. nothing much has changed. Once I was on my own (not having mommy and daddy to cook my meal — I didn't realize how spoiled I was). I started venturing to cook or I guess I'll call it cooking ... I burned rice, made chicken rubber, served myself some soggy pasta, and made other specialties of the sort. Lately I have been gaining more interest in cooking and have actually tried some recipes that turned out quiet well to the point that some actually believe I cook very well ... Wow! Quite satisfying and encouraging. So, my trials don't always work; but, as the claim is that practice makes perfect, I am seeking to expand my knowledge of cooking and build up my skills and love for cooking while trying a variety of recipes. I am starting off with some recipes that seem fairly easy; but, I want to work my way up to more advanced level of cooking. Goals: Become more confident in the kitchen, master a wide variety of cooking techniques, learn how to consistently have the food I cook be as tasty and look as appealing as I would expect to find at an expensive but, well worth it restaurant where the food is sinfully delicious. Tall order, but going for it

Favorite Foods:

I love variety ... All sorts of cuisines appeal to me. I can find favorites in each that I've tried thus far. I would be hard press to find an italian meal that I do not like; so, Italian is my favorite. But, I can't think of a cuisine I've tried where something delicious does not come to mind. French, German, Greek, Caribbean, Latin, Mexican, Thai, U.S. Southern cooking, are all up there in my list of favorites and of course it goes without saying that I love Colombian meals - especially those that I grew up having frequently.

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