Over the past few months some of Beverly’s recipes have been shared on FoodLoversWeb.com…her down home style of writing, plus her delicious recipes had me wanting to find out more about the woman behind the pen. Pleased as ever to get to know Beverly more myself through our online interview, I’m convinced you will enjoy her responses to the questions I posed. Read on, enjoy and make sure to find out more about Beverly through her writing as the Jackson Cooking, as well as the Home and Living Examiner.
Who taught you and or inspires you to cook?
Three generations on both sides of my family and the same on my husband’s side of the family are, for the most part, huge inspirations on my endeavors in the kitchen. Our family lines cover most of Europe and the varieties of recipes passed along may take lifetimes to fully sample. Of course, added to this encyclopedia of epicurean delights are the creations my generation is discovering and enjoying at the table.
You are a part-time Tupperware Consultant, please share three products you think a home cook must have in their kitchen.
Tupperware products have been used in my kitchen for many years prior to becoming a Tupperware Consultant. The company has expanded so much over the course of time. Tupperware isn’t just for storage alone. Although many of their items are indeed used for storage there are others that are useful in so many other ways. Some include dinner sets, baking tools, pots and utensils. They have so many wonderful products it is hard to just choose three. But, since I have to limit myself the three products I use the most and recommend to other cooks and bakers are the following.
a) The Quick Chef is a great tool to have in the kitchen. When I have a small amount to chop up it comes in handy. It is a simple and convenient way to chop, blend and whisk anything. Time saving and I don’t have to pull out the food processor for small jobs. The Quick Chef has a handle that you turn which makes the mechanism inside spin. It includes a blade and a whisk that are detachable which makes them easy to swap and clean. A great aid for making salsas, dips and simple frostings. Has a capacity to hold up to four cups.
b) The Measuring Cups and Spoon Set is definitely something that all cooks and bakers alike should have in their kitchen. The measurements on this set are embossed deeply into the sides so the markings will never wear off. It is important to be able toobtain proper measurements when following a recipe. This is especially true when baking pies, cakes, cookies and pastries.
c) I have dozens of bowls that range in size and the materials they are made from. When I bake I always find myself grabbing one bowl set in particular. The Tupperware Impressions Classic Bowl Set. These bowls are great. They stack together; have tight lids and a smooth interior surface. The largest bowl I always pull out when baking a cake. The smooth interior makes it a breeze to scrape out the last of the batter with a spatula. It holds up to an electric mixer and I never have to worry about the flour sticking to the bottom.
What are your favorite ingredients to use in a recipe and why?
I like to incorporate butter in many recipes. Butter has always sparked memories of baking with fresh garden ingredients as a child in my mother’s and grandmother’s kitchen. Butter always feels like warm soft sunny days and I want to reflect that in my cooking.
My next choice would have to be almond extract. Its pleasant aroma has filled our kitchens many times like a proclamation that something inviting and delicious was close at hand. And its flavor has the ability of turning a so-so tasting recipe into an elegant treat.
The third ingredient has to be garlic. Most of all branches of my family originate from points on or near the Mediterranean Sea where garlic is as readily used as salt to season and bring out the flavors of food. Whether as whole cloves, slivered, diced, crushed, or caramelized our kitchen would be lost without it.
Tell us about examiner.com and how you became a writer for the site.
Writing became an important segment in my life while in high school. There was always one type of paper or another to write at any given time. Since then I have dabbled in small excerpts, a little poetry and of course writing up new recipes to share with my family.
About a year ago I had a conversation with my sister-in-law about what else, cooking. She suggested that I try writing online. This was not something I was familiar with at the time. After having researched the processes, and later learning that you could also earn a little compensation publishing an article, I decided to take her up on that idea.
I started writing for the Examiner in December of 2009 and enjoy the ability to share my creations with others. Writing online has also broadened my horizons by being able to read a variety of articles written by fellow writers. During this time I have shared my knowledge on certain subjects and learned many new things from other Examiner writers. Over time I have built a respect and friendship with many wonderful people.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I feel that a woman should always present herself as being somewhat mysterious. To this end I believe that revealing any secrets will diminish that aura of mystery. Therefore, I shall hold those secrets to myself.
Beverly Mucha is a former insurance supervisor and underwriter. Having worked in the commercial insurance field for 30 years, she now is enjoying her days at home as a loving wife and mother. Beverly spends her days writing, reading, crafting, baking, cooking as well as creating new meals and menus for her family. She also spends part of her day selling Tupperware to help organize kitchens and meeting new people. As an avid reader she is constantly seeking to broaden her knowledge. She has written approximately 80 articles and is in the process of writing two books. After spending most of her life living in the tri-state area she now finds herself residing in a small town living happily with her family.
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♥ Jackson Cooking Examiner
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2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
This is one of the most clever things I have ever seen. I saw it for the first time on the Oprah yearly My Favorite things show. It just makes since. I am an edge person and I really love a nice brownie. this just solved the problem of that messy middle brownie. I wrote a Squidoo lens about this pan and included a spectacular brownie recipe. I hope you love it.
Preparation time : 30 min. | Serves 2 dozen balls
Preparation time : 30 min. | Serves 8-10 apples
Preparation time : 90 min. | Serves 4 persons
