New from Ohio.

[derailedbus]

Hi all! I've been lurking for a bit and found this forum extremely informative for my newfound passion for cooking. Im a 36 y/o bachelor, and for most of my life have been living off fast food or gifted girlfriends. Since I've sworn off of the latter for awhile, and since I've always been one to learn to do it myself, I decided to start cooking for myself. At first it was just pre-made meals, but at some point, watching Food Network all the time ignited something in me. I've been trying absolutely everything I can, and despite a few apartment evacuations and ruined meals, I'm still extremely excited about learning all of this. The progression has been through my comfort levels: slow-cooker, stovetop, and now I'm starting to feel comfortable with the oven. My dogs still retreat to the safety of the crate when they here sizzling, but I assure you I'm learning by leaps and bounds. Anyways, I'd like to express my appreciation for all the helpful people on here. I'm an active member of a Harley forum, a chainsaw forum, and now a cooking forum!

[Dawgluver]

Welcome to DC, Derailed! Good stuff to be found here!

[PrincessFiona60]

Welcome to DC!

[Merlot]

Originally Posted by derailedbus

Hi all! I've been lurking for a bit and found this forum extremely informative for my newfound passion for cooking. Im a 36 y/o bachelor, and for most of my life have been living off fast food or gifted girlfriends. Since I've sworn off of the latter for awhile, and since I've always been one to learn to do it myself, I decided to start cooking for myself. At first it was just pre-made meals, but at some point, watching Food Network all the time ignited something in me. I've been trying absolutely everything I can, and despite a few apartment evacuations and ruined meals, I'm still extremely excited about learning all of this. The progression has been through my comfort levels: slow-cooker, stovetop, and now I'm starting to feel comfortable with the oven. My dogs still retreat to the safety of the crate when they here sizzling, but I assure you I'm learning by leaps and bounds. Anyways, I'd like to express my appreciation for all the helpful people on here. I'm an active member of a Harley forum, a chainsaw forum, and now a cooking forum!

Ohio eh? One of those crazy drivers that get in front of me on the interstate no doubt. Kidding! Nice to meet you :) Susan

[derailedbus]

I won't even try to defend the Ohio drivers, Merlot. They're part of the reason that I rarely even leave my own place anymore.

[Merlot]

Originally Posted by derailedbus

I won't even try to defend the Ohio drivers, Merlot. They're part of the reason that I rarely even leave my own place anymore.

For the record my family lives in Medina and they drive just fine here or there :D I think

[CWS4322]

Welcome to DC! Hopefully you'll find some fun things to do with food here.

[chopper]

Originally Posted by Merlot

For the record my family lives in Medina and they drive just fine here or there :D I think

My sister lives near Medina!!! I was there in November.

Welcome Derailed.

[vitauta]

hello, and welcome to dc, derailed. this is a fun place to land if you like to eat and cook. lots of talk about everything revolving around food, and all other sorts of topics too....stick around and join the cacophony.... :)

[buckytom]

hmm, no one offered me cacophony when i joined.

what's it taste like?


welcome, db, from the state that's hi in the middle and round on the ends...