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 Journals

• Community Journal ~ Week of May 7, 2012

  Mother's Day is the one day of the year we set aside to thank and honor our mothers, grandmothers, and all the other women in our lives who have given us motherly support and love.W

  by: hostlaura @ May 8, 2012, 10:34 PM

• Community Journal ~ Week of February 27

  It's almost time to get your green on! St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by many people, regardless of whether they are Irish or not. You've got to love any holiday that gives you the c

  by: hostlaura @ February 29, 2012, 8:12 AM

• "All Things Chocolate" BINGO!

  Do you like chocolate? Why not join us for the February Bingo game? The game will being Sunday, February 5th. Game words will link to delicious chocolate recipes right here on the site! What'

  by: hostlaura @ January 30, 2012, 9:17 PM

• Community Journal ~ Week of January 23

  Have you had enough of the cold, rainy or snowy weather? There's nothing better than a nice, warm bowl of soup to comfort you on a Winter day. Please join us at Soups, Stews and Chowders for discu

  by: hostlaura @ January 23, 2012, 11:08 PM

• Community Journal ~ Week of January 9

  There's nothing better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day! There are also a variety of ways you can top your bowl of soup. Some folks prefer croutons and crackers and some like to drop a

  by: hostlaura @ January 9, 2012, 8:22 PM