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 Posted By: chubbyalaskagriz 
Jun 17  # 6 of 12
I always make the celebration cakes in my circle of family and friends. It's generally thought amongst us all that my cakes are the best within the group- but I can honestly say that I've tasted many cakes in my life, made by others, that were far better than even the best one I have made!

I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to food- and I think I'm a fine, fine cook- but I'll usually take something someone else has cooked over cooking myself, any day! Ha!
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 Posted By: Cook Chatty Cathy 
Jun 17  # 7 of 12
Quote chubbyalaskagriz wrote:
I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to food- and I think I'm a fine, fine cook- but I'll usually take something someone else has cooked over cooking myself, any day! Ha!

I agree with you Kevin on that point!!! BUT YOU REALLY need not be so humble> I without having ever eaten any of your food just know there has got to be many many things you cook better than anyone else!;)
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 Posted By: chubbyalaskagriz 
Jun 18  # 8 of 12
Ah- that's sweet Cath. I guess I'm famous for my cheese-balls... I often share about them here- but they're such EZ "throw-together" thangs, I don't really even consider them cooking.

I also love having Alaskan barbecues when I have friends over. Love grilling salmon, halibut, spot prawns w/ chicken and beef outside. And a crab-pot steaming off to the side of the Weber too. And maybe wildberry shortcakes for dessert... YUM!
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 Posted By: The Ironic Chef 
Jun 18  # 9 of 12
Quote Cook Chatty Cathy wrote:
And I almost forgot I make the best Tamales I have ever had!!!! Hee-hee I never had any as good as mine, and I'm not Mexican and I never had anyone show me how to make them I just looked on-line how to make them and VIOLA!!! They are so good I can't quit eating them:p Most of the ones I have ever had at restaurants were dry and mine are not. Even after I freeze and thaw them and microwave them they are still just so-o-o good!
Stop teasing and post your recipe, Sis.
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 Posted By: jfain 
Jun 18  # 10 of 12
Quote Cook Chatty Cathy wrote:
Well if there is only ONE thing I can honestly say I make better than anyone else's anywhere I have ever tasted ~~~ >)))°> ~~~ I would have to say it is my dried beans! NO ONE and I mean NO ONE can make dry beans that taste anywhere near as delicious as mine! But hey I have been cooking and eating dry beans since I was a youngin':D

I let mine soak either the conventional overnight method or the quickie 1 hour method. Then I begin adding my seasoning and let them cook until tender and soooo tasty!

I have had people's eyes pop and jaws drop, give me a look of disbelief that I could cook anything so delicious tasting and then smile and start shoveling them in....when they first taste my beans and I mean that!

I also made a Lobster Thermador once that was just splendid and I doubt I will ever taste anything that darn wonderful ever again!

Well that's about all the bragging I can do on this subject;):D:eek:

With the exception of an occasional can of chickpeas I also always do my beans from dried beans. The texture is totally superior to canned beans. I used to hate beans because I had only ever had beans from a can. Then I tried making them myself and now I can eat beans every day of the week. I can't get enough.