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Another day in the life of the Idiot Savants~

Food, Cooking, Wine

Well, I was working in the food industry, and have extensive knowledge regarding food, wine, alcohol, cooking, and whatever, feel free to ask me anything regarding the "Kitchen". I am back in the food industry for right now. I work for a catering company doing sales and marketing, and eating my chef's awesome food!

Kitchen Accoutrements
Must haves: *Measuring cups:for dry and liquid measuring
*Measuring spoons
*Knives:good ones. Henckels are what I use
*Cutting boards:Wood and plastic
*Chinois: a fine strainer used to make soups/chowders
*Utensils:Plastic & metal:Stainless steel
*Pots and Pans:I prefer copper bottom for even heating. Do Not Use Aluminum!
*Wine Key:Well, you know what for.
*Lots of fresh spices/fresh herbs
*Cooking oils:Olive/All Blend/Infused Oils
*Mixer/Grinder/GarlicPress/Chopper/Mixing Bowls:glass and or stainless/oven thermometer/meat therm./Baster-Injector/Immersion Blender/Skewers/Grill Utensils/Grills:Gas and charcoal/cheese slicer or rasp, multi-purpose grater: I use a 6 sided grater all with different grate sizes/mandoline/citrus peeler

Visit this site for your first lesson in "how not to cook": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7tPN6teyzQ

Life is what YOU create...

On the edge...once again~

..Ojos asi

"If your not on the edge, then you're taking up too much room!" This has been my motto for at least a decade. I've always liked it, knowing that it communicates alot in so very few words. Balance..it's all about balance. Should I come or should I go? I may make you feel, but I can't make you think. Truly, I don't mind if you sit this one out..My words are nothing more than a whisper in this malaise, and the deafness here does SHOUT...and you shake your head and say "It's a shame"... Life is a Chess Game~

What do I really like??

When you see the Southern Cross for the first time

I love music. I started playing piano at the age of 5, and took up trumpet at the age of 9. I can appreciate all types of music, but I am not enamoured with all types. Here are some of my favorite artists: Quick Silver Messenger Service, the Marshall Tucker Band, Little Feat, 38 Special, Mountain, The Fabulous ThunderBirds, RamJam, Mountain, Dicky Betts, the Charlie Daniels Band, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Arturo Sandoval, Basia, the Dixie Chics, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, The Derek Trucks Band, BB King, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Robert Cray Band, Sarah McLachlan, Alecia Keys, Santana, Andrea Bocelli, Loreena McKennit, R. Kelley, Nelly, P. Diddy, Martha Wash, Boys2Men, Brooks and Dunn, Big and Rich, Mary J. Blige, SuperTramp, PinkFloyd, Jethro Tull, Wishbone Ash, Whitney Houston, Erica Badou, Patsy Cline, Gretchen Wilson, and...the list can and will go on indefinetly. I love Spanish and Arabic music. Salsa, Merengue, Belly Dance. I would have to say the only music that I prefer not to hear for any length of time is Hard Rock, BlueGrass, and anything Christian. Well, I do like Black gospel music...

The books that make me go hmmmm: Don Quixoite, The Memoirs of Cleopatra, The Grapes of Wrath, Zelda, the Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, the Martian Chronicles,the Gulag Archipelago, Magic Kingdom for Sale, the Mission Earth series, The Stories of Eva Luna, the Cairo Trilogy, The Mists of Avalon, The DaVinci Code, and how dare I forget, Alice in Wonderland.

I love the create of photography...it's a challenge at best. The colours, the movement, the subject. How to capture it all in one swift move, and communicate it to all what you were thinking at that moment in time.

I love to write. This is why I love VT..I can write, do photography, create. ~

Intro Updated Oct 29, 2010
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tropicrd May 22, 2012 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

Hi Z, just popping in to say how are you and I miss you.

Big hugs Dorrise (((())))
suvanki Apr 14, 2012 at 12:43 AM Report Abuse

Hi! Thanks for visiting my HP-Yes Suet is a great VT Character-That photo always makes me smile-typical Suet! I think I have some more vids of her to download! Best Wishes, Sue
ant1606 Dec 28, 2011 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

Thanks Z, just got back home a few days ago and happy to be here for a few days! Going to China in early Jan, then another trip to the US. Wishing you a great 2012 start! Ciao ;)
hopang Dec 25, 2011 at 1:47 AM Report Abuse

Hi Zana, Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012. Hope you have a wonderful time! ~ho & pang
chocolatecake Dec 23, 2011 at 3:51 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Chef Zana, grandmother of Zilly, an early wishes for A Merry X'mas and A Happy New Year. x<<<<<<--XD Baa...Baa...Baa....from AsiaBarney.
Basaic Nov 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM Report Abuse

Haven't been on VT at the same time as you lately. How have you been? Have great holidays!
Donna_in_India Nov 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM Report Abuse

Hi Z! I've missed you. Wishing you and the gang a very Happy Turkey Day! Hope they're cooking for YOU!
VZ-Pam Oct 27, 2011 at 8:27 PM Report Abuse

Looking forward to finally meet you in our NYC meet for Betty !
leics Sep 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Maybe next time I visit the US? Who knows! :-) J
Parisforless Sep 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday was on holiday, sorry for a delay.
Svetlana