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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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The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight's Dinner

By Jaden Hair
Tuttle Publishing - 2009

I purchased this cookbook, because I like to support Food Bloggers who have finally published their recipes. What I like about Jaden's photos, is that she took them. There's no fancy food styling tricks. This is real food. The photos do justice to the recipe, and that always sets the tone for my decision to try something. I'm not very experienced with Asian cooking, but I'd like to be. Jade gives great tips on how to set up my pantry and what tools I need, if I really want to start cooking more Asian recipes. She also shows some great tips, like how to peel ginger, or how to make fresh spring rolls. The ingredients aren't too difficult to find. The difficulty of the recipes are Intermediate, I'd say.
There are helpful step-by-step photos, and clear directions.