Cooking Mama

out all the ingredients and supplies to bake the cupcakes. Furthermore, my mom preheated the oven, so we could bake the chocolate cupcakes. After my mom preheated the oven, my mom and I added the cupcake mix and then we added the eggs, water, and cooking oil. Then we took the electric mixer and mixed the ingredients together. Lastly we added all the runny batter into the cupcake tray. Lastly, my mom put the cupcakes…

This writer loves to eat different foods and enjoys experiencing the cultural tradition of each morsel as it excites my palette. For this discussion, I will share two of my favorites; lobster with drawn butter and gumbo. My family proudly declares they are from the south and cook with precision and care of a five-star chef. Part of the rich culinary tradition is our family gumbo recipe. My family origins are from South Carolina and Louisiana, and the combination of the regions can make a…

I start off almost every lunch the same way. I anxiously await for block 3B to come so I can leave class, and go down to the lunchroom. Once the clock strikes 12:05, my friends and I throw our books in our schoolbags, grab our lunch bags, and run down to the cafeteria. The three floors down never feel longer than when I am running to lunch. As we run down the stairs, I am most curious about what soup Brock will serve today. Brock is Nazareth Academy’s food service. Every day they act as mothers…

When my wife made Texas enchiladas, she spread a ladle of sauce on the plate before she placed the first tortilla. Then, she scattered a handful of onion and cheese on top of it, before placing another tortilla on top of the stuffing. She continued this routine until she created a pile that resembled a stack of pancakes. Finally, she would place a fried egg on top of the last tortilla with a spoonful of enchilada sauce and a sprinkle of Mexican cheese. But that has nothing to do with my printing…

oven, or cookies become solid. Since I was little I have loved watching the Food Network, and now I have added so much to my cooking repertoire. “Julia Child was a beloved American icon who pioneered an entire genre of cooking shows and taught a generation of food lovers that cooking can be easy and enjoyable”, says KPBS (pbs.org) I have so many “heroes” for my love of cooking, like my grandma or my parents, but one woman stands out the most to me. Julia Child. She is such an inspiration to…

In the story ‘A Christmas Memory’, it gave you lots of things to picture in your head. The imagery used in this story is meant to give you the ability to see certain things, hear certain sounds, and be able to touch, taste, and smell certain articles. “Her face is remarked-not unlike Lincoln's, craggy like that, and tinted by sun and wind; but it is delicate too, finely boned, and her eyes are sherry-colored and timid.” That is an example of imagery. Being able to hear a certain sound in a story…

There are many natural and easy ways for blackhead removal at home. So, if you suffer from the problem of blackheads you will find here many recipes that will help you get rid of it quickly. Blackhead removal at home The problem of blackheads is a problem that faces many people, especially who has oily skin. Although it is difficult to get rid of this problem, the continuous usage of some home remedies contributes greatly to its elimination. Here are the most effective remedies for blackhead…

Quintana Roo Quintana Roo is a state located in the eastern part of Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, this state is a mayor tourist attraction, it is actually Mexico´s number one touristic destination. This is a diversified state therefore it has many things to offer, such as different islands, which beaches have an exquisite cerulean blue consequently National Geographic consider Quintana Roo´s Beaches part of the best beaches in the world; The natural diversity also includes endemic species for…

and deep fried, makes them a choice moms want to avoid. Many processed nuggets contain flavor enhancers such as monosodium glutamate. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, has been approved by the FDA as "generally recognized as safe" for amounts used in cooking; however, numerous anecdotal reports have suggested that some people may have reactions such as headaches, sweating, numbness around the mouth, rapid heartbeat, and/or nausea. Just to be on the safe side, this is one additive that I would rather…

layer, try to minimize cutting into the meat beneath the fat. Then, make diagonal cuts in the opposite direction, forming diamond shapes in the fat layer. Place ham in a roasting pan large enough to contain it and the juices that will result from cooking. Spread half of the glaze over the entire ham and roast for 15 minutes, uncovered. Remove the ham from the oven, baste with remain glaze and continue to roast for another 15 minutes. Let ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Praline Glazed Ham…