It seems this forum hasn't had much activity in awhile, but here's to finding you all in good spirits!
My boyfriend found this website for me just today. He bought me a cast iron cooking set for Christmas and really wanted to get me jump started on my creations. We both love research, he just beat me to it!
I started cooking when I was 4. My grandmother was a traditional German woman and we lived on a farm. In high school I focused a lot on athletics and didn't get back into the cooking scene until my son was born in 2005. I became hooked on Emeril Lagasse's TV shows & decided that this is something I really do have a spiritual knack for. Since then I've researched and collected things that I think will make me able to launch a food truck in the next few years. I anticipate bringing my abilities to the next level via this site!
This website is fantastic! I am so excited to move onto the next phase of learning, which include goals of proper knife techniques and better presentation. I do have a food blog and love to take pictures of the creation/end result of my kitchen adventures! Being part of a family who's big into hunting, I am fortunate to work with a wide variety of wild game. Just this morning my first cast iron attempt was a Venison Sausage skillet with peppers, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, eggs and finished with herb garlic goat cheese. It turned out phenomenal. Tonight I plan to sear some New York Strips and will be attempting Chef Burton's roasted potatoes.
Here is to good food, good wine, good company and good times!
Cheers