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From: Monterey, CA 93940

Joined: September 3rd, 2011

About me: I'm a self-taught home cook & baker and author of the Food Blog "A Feast for the Eyes". I live on the beautiful coastal area of the Monterey Peninsula of California. I'm undecided about which I enjoy the most-- learning food photography or trying out new recipes or techniques. Over the last several years, I've eliminated any processed foods or package mixes. Instead, I try to find ways to cook the way our grandmother's did-- from scratch! We have a small herb garden and grow our own tomatoes. Favorite cookbook authors: Ina Garten, Tyler Florence, Everyday Food and anything by Cook's Illustrated.

Favorite cookbook: Far too many to choose only one!

Favorite recipe: Ina Garten's Baked Scallops Gratin-- garlic!

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Skillet Pasta Quattro Formaggi from The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook

Very easy to make, but I'd reduce the water from 4 cups to 3 cups. The sauce turned out a bit watery. I added some cooked shrimp for protein,and next time I'll add some steamed broccoli. What made this... read more >

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Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home

By Nigella Lawson
Hyperion - 2010

I bought this book at a moment of "greed". Border's Books was closing for good and all books were 40% off. Most of the worthwhile cookbooks had been picked clean. I flipped through this one, and I liked the photographs. I've caught an episode or two of Nigella's show on Food Network. What possessed me to buy this?! I never did care for her show!
Sadly, I've looked through this cookbook, and there isn't one recipe that I'm slightly motivated to buy. Nothing personal against her. She has a huge fan base. I had hoped I'd like her recipes, but I don't. This one will be given away to someone who can appreciate her cooking. Ina Garten and Tyler Garten are more my style. Live and learn.