http://www.govolsxtra.com/staff/mary-constantine/Lifelong memories are made through the foods that we prepare. My grandmother will always be remembered for her bread pudding. My mother for her corn bread. Me? My 3-year-old grandson will tell you I make a great strawberry milkshake. </p> <p>It's those memories -- that legacy of others -- that I love to share with my readers.</p> <p>I've literally grown up at the News Sentinel. I came to work here in 1979 and, except for temporary interruptions around the births of sons Daniel and Patrick, I’ve worked here ever since. Early on, I answered phones in the sports department. Later, I helped produce the wedding pages.</p> <p>In 2004, I became the food writer. I created my Half-baked column as an outlet for me to share my experiences -- from admitting that my heart-shaped cake broke into pieces, to the emotional struggle of replacing my beloved old pots and pans.</p> <p>"Stirring the Pot" is an online element on knoxnews.com created to share culinary news and recipes with readers. It includes cooking videos and a recipe-exchange blog. This year Jennifer Alexander, midday host of B97.5 and I created Sisters of the Skillet, offering readers an opportunity to win a cookbook twice a month.</p> <p>My father gave me the gift of gab, so any time I have a chance to do cooking demonstrations, whether on television or at the Women Today or Food City Food Shows, I'm there with pot in hand. I also like to eat, so if you've got a culinary competition that needs judging, give me a call.</p>en-ushttp://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/19/healthy-light-low-cal-options/Make it a light holiday with appetizing, low-cal optionsThu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:26 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/19/healthy-light-low-cal-options/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/week-long-challenge-to-keep-grocery-costs-low/'Eat on $30 Challenge' proves it’s possible to keep grocery costs lowThu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:55 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/week-long-challenge-to-keep-grocery-costs-low/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/celebrate-holiday-season-deliciously/Celebrate the holiday season deliciouslyThu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:49 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/celebrate-holiday-season-deliciously/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/holidays-start-with-breakfast/Holidays start with breakfastThu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:35 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/holidays-start-with-breakfast/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/exotic-flavors-dress-up-dinner-table/Exotic flavors dress up dinner tableThu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:30 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/exotic-flavors-dress-up-dinner-table/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/food-presents-extend-holiday-spirit/Delicious presents extend the holiday spiritThu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:25 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/12/food-presents-extend-holiday-spirit/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/05/john-xxiii-parishioners-compile-cookbook/ John XXIII parishioners compile cookbook Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:15 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/05/john-xxiii-parishioners-compile-cookbook/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/05/dishing-with-garrett-scanlan/Dishing with Garrett ScanlanThu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:13 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/nov/05/dishing-with-garrett-scanlan/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/oct/29/simple-treats-make-halloween-party/Ghoul-icious goodies Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:20 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/oct/29/simple-treats-make-halloween-party/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/oct/22/Neighbors-get-acquainted-over-bubbling/Powell neighbors get acquainted over bubbling pot of apple butterThu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:50 -0000http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/oct/22/Neighbors-get-acquainted-over-bubbling/