Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Bev Agard

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Author Bev Agard

Hi my name is Bev. My favorite food is guacamole & chips.

Here is a picture of my garden.

http://beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com/recipe/cucumber-tomato-avocado-salad/

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: I am Laura Jean, the Cooking Queen.

 

      I am Laura Jean, the Cooking Queen.  My kingdom is my kitchen,  My diners are my pawns,  Most of them however survive my end game.  I learned how to cook from my mother, who was an old Southern Soul Food cook, who never owned a cookbook.  She could cook anything and she kept all of her recipes in her head.

     I soon left home, however, and discovered international cuisine,  I love to try different things, but I still love fried chicken and sweet potato pie.

    While my mother was born in South Carolina, I am a native Philadelphian.  The sandwich that the city is famous for is not really  my favorite sandwich.  Most people want to try our cheesesteaks, next time ask for an Italian hoagie, or go down to Reading Terminal and ask for DiNic's ham and broccoli rabe with cheese.
I meanwhile, have my own recipe for philly cheese steak.
     Start with some Vidalia onions, they only grow in Vidalia, Ga. and they only come out in the    
     spring.  There are  imitations in the markets from South America, but they are not the same, add
     some thinly sliced steak and some Jarlsberg cheese.  Try to get the best Italian rolls you can buy.  
    Then you will have a cheesesteak fit for my royal guests.
   

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Elizabeth McPherson

Hi, My Name is Elizabeth, but I also have an alias, Ann. A first time blogger with little computer experience, but I like to cook and learn new things in food preparation.  So be kind when reading my blog!

I've lived in University City 50  years after moving to Philadelphia as a teenager.  I learned to enjoy soft pretzels, pizza and Chinese food.  I often make hearty soups crammed with all types of vegetables.  I also like beans  in bean soups, chili as  well as in the soups.  I would like to learn more about vegetables and cooking utensils

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: I am Kuppa Sugga

Hi  I am Kuppa Sugga,

I am from West Philly and I do not have a favorite Philly food.
I do not have a favorite food but I enjoy seasonal foods.
This blog will be about the no cook method the only
the only heat on this blog will come from JALAPENOS!!!!

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Brenda Bailey

Greetings:

 My name is Brenda Bailey, I have lived in my beloved West Philadelphia all my life.  My favorite food is a good juicy cheese steak with fried onions,spicy mustard and lately pepper jack cheese.  My favorite dish to cook is pasta with veggies, seafood or  meat.  My favorite snack is popcorn, cheese sticks, and fruit pops.   I am interested in Chef Brian helping me get my seasoning skills together, correctly using a knife and creating food that is pleasing to the eye as well as taste good.

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Maria Allison

Hi! My name is Maria Allison. I live in Center City, but I spend most of my time in the wondrous 19104. My favorite Philly food is definitely a DiNic's roast pork sandwich with provolone and broccoli rabe--you can find one at Reading Terminal Market!

I don't have a favorite dish to cook, but I go weak in the knees for a good bowl of macaroni and cheese. The more cheeses the better! Buffalo mac n' cheese, brisket mac n' cheese, mac n' cheese balls, I like it all(s).

Favorite snack: aaalllll the berries.

I'm most interested in learning the proper basics of cooking--I taught myself almost everything I know, and I look forward to learning from the best!

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Valerie

Hi, my name is Valerie. For a large portion of my life, I have been a West Philly resident. I love all types of foods: Middle Eastern, Mexican, Thai, Indian and Italian. My favorite food is sushi. I'd love to travel to Japan to experience the best sushi they have to offer.

I typically snack on cheese and crackers or hummus and crackers. Every night you will find me relaxing with a nice tall mug of tea. I love all types of teas and have an extensive teapot collection to suit my fancy.

I'm interested in learning about proper knife skills, ideas for creating a soup base as a starter to other soups and also creative ways to make salad dressings.

I eat soups year round and experiment with a variety of recipes. I'm not that big a fan of the chilled soups, but will explore them as an option during the warmer months.

I have a large garden, grow all types of vegetables, and love all types of flowers. Call me the Flower Lady.

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Your Wellness Police

Hi! Welcome to Your Wellness Police

My favorite food: Eggplant

My favorite Philly food: Coconut Tasty Cakes

My favorite food preparation: 
Avocado Smoothies

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Iva Linda Baird

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Author  Iva Linda Baird

My favorite is a reuben sandwich with lots of sauerkraut.
My home is West Philadelphia right behind Dock Street Brewery and I love dark rich flavorful beer.
My favorite Philly food is  BEER.

Most of my working week is spent close to
40th Street and the University of Pennsylvania where my twin 3 three old grandbabies and I like to hang out

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Rhonda Hayes

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Hi may name is Rhonda and I live in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia. My favorite Philly food is cheese steaks. My favorite food to prepare is macaroni and cheese. My favorite snack is herb popcorn. My favorite summertime hangout spot is Spruce Street Harbor Park. I am interested in learning knife skills and preparing soups and sauces.

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Richard Robinson

Shalom, I my name is Richard Robinson- currently taking free cooking classing at Dornsife Drexel Partnership Center to better my knowledge/skills for the culinary arts.

Vital Ingredient Author Profile: Deb Thom

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Hello My name  is Deb Thom. Welcome to Vital Ingredients. I live in southwest Philadelphia. My favorite dish to cook is stewed chicken and noodles. I really do not have a favorite Philly food. I roasted asparagus rapped in prosciutto as part of Easter dinner.