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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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Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes

By Joy Wilson
Hyperion - 2012

I met Joy when she was a keynote speaker at the Food Buzz Festival in San Francisco in 2010. She's personable and approachable, and was voted Best Blog. She was part of a panel of food bloggers, and I loved her down-to-earth approach and food blogging advice.
For Christmas, I redeemed an iTunes gift card and downloaded this book in the iPad format (hence, my page numbers will be "off" compared to a hard copy of the book).
Reading her intro made me feel as thought we were sharing a cup of coffee. She gives great tips, too. It's like Joy is such an open book about her life (pun intended).

First thing I made was the Perfect Kettle Corn. Awesome! This morning, I made the Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes. Love! Joy writes with humor and such friendliness, that you feel she is your personal friend. A total joy to read and joy to bake from. Highly recommend!