1. For Love of Cooking Shelley Lima

2. Can you say Hamburger Helper? Mom not a big cook; worked nights. I was in charge of dinner. Instructions on the counter. Dinners were frozen or out of a box.

3. No fair! Her mom really cooks! Best friend’s mom home-cooked. Surprise! Food doesn’t come out of a box! Amazing flavors from simple ingredients. Meat, potatoes and pies, mmmm….

4. Okay, I’m going to try it… In my first house Finished with college Lazy weekends Swapping recipes with friends Martha Stewart makes her move Trying on an adult life!

5. Can you say disaster? Homemade tortellini with cream sauce A trip to the store for ingredients Hand-filling the homemade pasta Setting the table Oooh, the sauce…. Can you say Cool Whip? + =

6. Running with the Big Dogs Gourmet cooking is fun! Luscious foods at discount prices! Relaxing with my honey. Becoming a “foodie” Travelling with taste in mind

7. Favorites: A funny list I’m known for: Fettuccine Alfredo My favorite thing to cook: Thai shrimp curry Favorite food to eat: Tapas Favorite kitchen gadget: whisk Favorite cooking music: Jason Mraz, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Diana Krall Jamie Cullum…and so many more

8. I wonder… Why is food so important to culture? Every culture has special foods Foods seem to change over time Cuisine depends on region & what’s available Why does food hold such strong memories? Even not-so-great food Holiday food Maybe one time that people try to be happy?

9. Connections… Last Chinese Chef History of cuisine in china How cuisine represents events Like Water for Chocolate Cooking & passion How cooking can consume