I know you like to cook, to play in the kitchen.  Otherwise, you wouldn't be reading this!

 

Like you, I like to cook.  I have been in or around kitchens most of my life.  I have washed dishes,  been a bus boy, a waiter and a cook in various eating places.  For the last thirteen years I have been busy in my own kitchen here at All Tucked Inn.  I guess you could say that I am comfortable in the kitchen.

 

Where do I get my recipes?  I make some of them up.  I get some of them from friends that also like to cook.  Others are variations of recipes I have gleaned from cookbooks, magazines and other resources over the years.  By adding and/or subtracting ingredients, spices, herbs and the like, I gradually create a new dish!  In other words, I just play in the kitchen!

 

Speaking of resources, there sure are a lot of them out there.  You could spend a small fortune on cookbooks, magazines and websites dedicated to cooking.  My favorite is Cook's Illustrated and the companion website www.cooksillustrated.com.  No ads, great recipes and lots of other useful information like product reviews.  Check them out.

 

I hope you try some of these recipes.  Questions or comments?  Drop me a line at haleyt@westelcom.com.  Have fun playing in the kitchen!

 

Tom