http://qui.live.mediaspanonlinen.com/rss/ Quincy Herald Whig en-us By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSARHerald-Whig Staff WriterCooking is definitely a family affair for Pam Laaker. She grew up surrounded by good cooks -- both grandmothers, her parents and a host of aunts and uncles -- and good food. Today, Laaker recreates some of those treasured family recipes, sometimes with a few healthier substitutions, in the kitchen of her Quincy home. Watching fat and sodium intake is a way of life for Laaker, but it doesn't rule out family favorites or looking for new ways to prepare chicken and other popular menu items with her husband, Chuck, their three daughters and two granddaughters. "A variety of spices and sauces are the spice of life," said Laaker, who often reaches for dillweed, Louisiana Hot Sauce and pepper to flavor dishes. "We like hot stuff." http://qui.live.mediaspanonline.com/new_story/november-2007-cook