The Birth of the "Queens"

I have never fancied myself a great cook, for that matter not even a mediocre cook. I truly never liked the whole "what to have for dinner" it totally stressed me out. I remember in Home EC in Jr High learning how to make things like "creamed peas on toast"...really who eats that stuff? As my kids were growing up, my culinary skills consisted of macaroni and cheese...(on special occasions, they would get it with cut up hot dogs), soup and bones, and grilled cheese sandwiches with jam; Ala my Grandma H. But as I've gotten older, I have discovered a love of cooking. I still do not like the whole "what to have for dinner" thing, but I really love trying out new things and looking for great recipes. Maybe it's because the kids are grown and I have more time on my hands, or maybe it's because I have a really appreciative husband who loves everything I cook for him and tells me what a great cook I am...who would've thought?

Anyway...I have been wanting to start a cooking club for awhile, mainly to just get together with some great friends, share recipes and learn from each other...and have a whole lot of fun while we're at it!

Thus - the birth of "The Cuisine Queens" Cooking Club

Our club had it's big debut on January 20, 2011 with potentially 12 members. Only 8 showed up for the first meeting and of those missing, 3 have since dropped out. Sometimes life gets in the way of having fun.

The first meeting was a big hit and we had a great time.

I will be using this forum to post the winning recipes, tips and tricks we learn along the way, and pictures (of course).