stoney irvine

First and foremost my Mom. As a teenager and young adult we would find recipes to make together. Also, my grandmothers I have fond memories of my Granny's fries cabbage with bacon and my other grandma's famous creamy noodles with fried chicken. Lastly, challenging myself as an adult with dishes that I've had before and trying to make them at home.

I make a robust spaghetti sauce that has ground beef, smoked sausage, green peppers, onion, black olives, mushrooms, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. Oh and lots of garlic, basil, oregano, had red pepper flakes. Simmered for a few hours and served with pasta. The sauce is so good it can be eaten all on its own. The above is the deluxe version and I change it up depending on the crowd I'm cooking for.

Explorer my families heritage from Ireland, Scotland, and the rest of the UK. Also, explore the vast melting pot that is the United States. I want to increase my skills by taking some formal culinary class. I hunger for knowledge be that a new cookbook, Internet search or trying to cook something I've eaten before or see on TV. Ultimately I want to share my food with friends and family. So winning this prize will help me with my goals.