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About Me

I am Native American of the Mescalero Apache tribe
Known as "The Eagles of the Southwest"
(Yep, we are the ones that discovered Mescal Tequila)
Currently I am living in beautiful Spring Valley, Ca, it's just southeast of San Diego.
My love of cooking is the core of my being. And I was trained at the toughest school on the planet, My Grandmothers Kitchen; this also included all of my Aunts and at home, where I spent most of my early years just watching technique, timing and LOVING every minute of it.
To support my education (I am a computer geek by trade) I would work in Deli's, Diners, Commercial Kitchens and bugging anyone who could teach me some technique or recipe! After being in the Tech Biz for many years, I finally came to realize that cooking and all that it entails was in fact my true calling.
Currently I am creating recipes and testing/selling them at the local Farmer's Markets around the San Diego area, as well as gathering recipes from my Elders to put out a Native American Cookbook, so look for that soon.

My Interests

My Favorite kind of of food: Fiery!

I'd like to meet:

I can't help it, I just love this man.
Being the complete geek I am, if Alton had a pocket protector in his shirt .....
Well, a lot of hot tamales and tequila would be flying!

Anthony Bordain
This man has forgotten more techniques and recipes then most chef's will ever learn. I just want to sit and have a few bottles and listen.

Music:

Love Love Love Them!

Movies:

The best movie screen on earth:
A Beautiful New Mexico Sunset

Television:

Books:

I just laugh when I see this thing! LOL

Heroes:

My Dad.

My Blog

Blackfoot Bison and Blackberry Soup

This soup says it all about the Plains Indians and their romance with the Buffalo's intensely wonderfully meaty flavor and with sweet-tart blackberries. Some see this as a direct descendent of "pemmic...
Posted by Debera on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:58:00 PST

3 Apple Fennel Salad

For the 3 Apple Fennel SaladCombine all ingredients (except apples & fennel) in a blender and puree. Season with salt & pepper to taste.Apple Fennel Salad2 Granny Smith Apples Julianned2 Gol...
Posted by Debera on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:58:00 PST

Autumn Cheesecake

1 c Graham Cracker Crumbs 1/2 t Cinnamon &/or Nutmeg 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 2 Large Eggs 4 c Thinly Sliced Red Apples 1/2 t Cinnamon 3 T Sugar 1/4 c Butter, Melted 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 t...
Posted by Debera on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:36:00 PST

Fried Orange Tomatoes with Sage

5 large ripe Yellow or Orange tomatoes 1/4 cup yellow corn meal 1/4 cup white cornmeal 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon crushed sage leaves 1/4 teaspoon g...
Posted by Debera on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:26:00 PST

Pueblo Barbecued Pork Roast

· Ingredients 1/4 cup Vegetable oil 1 1/2 cup Chopped onion 3 Garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. dried Juniper berries, crushed 1/2 tsp. Coriander seed, crushed 1 Bay leaf 4 large, ripe tomatoes, q...
Posted by Debera on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:13:00 PST

RESPECT FOR THE APACHE

EldersOur Apache elderly people are highly respected. They have earned the right to be known as elderly. The elderly preserve the traditions, culture, values and morals of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. ...
Posted by Debera on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:30:00 PST