Cook Kala

I learned to cook when I was 16. I worked at a bookstore and the ladies felt bad for me that my mom never cooked (Sorry, P) so they taught me how to make Seasoned Salt Chicken and Shrimp Stirfry. When I went to college, it was hard to cook in the dorm, but I still tried.

When I was 19 and I moved into my own apartment, I started really cooking! I love trying new recipes and then adding or changing ingredients to make it unique to me! I received so many recipes from the wedding, that I decided I was going to pull a Julie and Julia and make them all (yes, even the grilled quail but it will probably be last!)

I'm about half way done and I've made everything from hummus, to taco soup and chicken and all those yummy desserts!

Here are some pictures of my time in the kitchen!

I added a little parmesean to my hummus and served it with pita chips, melba toast, strawberries and celery

I used 2 round 9" pans for my spice cake

And I made my own cream cheese frosting for it

Then I sprinkled cinnamon on top and served!

The first pound cake I've ever made that turned out successful

I would love to take a cooking class to learn more about cooking with spices and I would love to take a class to learn how to use the knife set I got as a wedding present, but we'll see :)

Love,
K