hostlaura

Jersey Shore, NJ

I love everything about cooking! I delight in the aromas that fill the kitchen, I enjoy tweaking recipes to make them my own, and I have a good time winging it by simply combining the ingredients that I have on hand. I especially love that cooking draws people to the table. There's no better way to enjoy your family and friends then by having great times and wonderful conversations over a meal. I look forward to "mixing" it up with all of you here! I've been a message board moderator for Meredith since 2007. I've also been participating and working on message boards since 1997. I have a Liberal Arts degree and have worked as a newspaper reporter and editor.

hostlaura Interests

• Baking
• Cooking for Kids
• Desserts
• Food & Wine Pairings
• Grilling
• Healthy Eating
• Holidays & Entertaining
• Quick & Easy
• Slow Cooker

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My Discussions

• Charcoal or Gas Grill?

  We use gas....I kind of get sick from the smell of the lighter fluid  when my neighbor  lights his charcoal....it always seems to blow into our garage even though I keep the window shut because of that.....we used to use charcoal many years ago..

  On May 16, 2012, 1:58 PM

• Memorial Day Desserts

  What kinds of desserts do you put out to go with your  Memorial Day BBQ? Do you tend to go for lighter desserts or fruit desserts?

  On May 16, 2012, 1:54 PM

• Sit and Chat ~ May 16

  Good morning! What do you have going on today? What are your dinner plans?

  

   

  On May 16, 2012, 7:05 AM

• Ingredient of the Week ~ Peppers

  Let's talk about peppers!

   

  What varieties of peppers do you like? What are some of your favorite ways to prepare them?

  On May 15, 2012, 8:03 PM

• Sit and Chat ~ May 15

  Host Laura...don't you love a sale? Festival has meat sales and the store is so crowded and they have great deals...

  On May 15, 2012, 7:05 AM