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About CambCooks

My life runs on olive oil, fresh tomatoes, Rice Krispies, Assam tea and cookies. There's more, of course. Too many favorite foods to enumerate here. But these basics fuel my days and nourish my evenings. I'm a pretty lousy cook, truth be told. Enthusiastic, yes, but slow as molasses. Recipes guide my cooking: I'd rather follow the footsteps of someone who has tread the path before me. I like simple, tasty and healthy. Locally-grown and sustainable interest me, but I don't worship at their altar. That said, I believe in locally-purchased goods and supporting entrepreneurs. I'm a cheapskate but I'll spend on cookware and food that are worth the investment: olive oil that tastes of fruit, pots and pans that can take heat, cheese that stops me in my tracks. I can't fathom why people purchase inferior goods when they can find better for the same price (and sometimes less) by making an extra stop or doing a bit of research. If lack of advice is the culprit, this blog should solve that problem. My aim is to see everyone eat better – including those who can’t afford it. To help those less fortunate, I initiated a food project seven years ago. Let Them Eat Cake transports leftover items from several local bakeries to food pantries and shelters in Central Square and Harvard Square. If you'd like to read more, or assist [even once a month], click here [Link to come]. Collecting music and biking are my other passions. I also love all things marketing. I worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor for years before making the transition to copywriting, and I've headed copywriting and marketing efforts at corporations and trade associations. Nowadays, I concentrate on bringing value to companies through traditional & social media channels. Contact me at cambridgecooks “at” yahoo.com.