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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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Latest review:

January 23rd, 2017

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 Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook

By Editors at America's Test Kitchen
Boston Common Press - 2014

June 30th, 2015

I have been a fan of America's Test Kitchen for many years. I have made lots of their recipes, always with success. Now that our son has flown to coop, I have to rethink how to cook for just the two of us. Some of these recipes, I've already made but they are adapted for smaller portions. There are LOTS of recipes that are new to me, with smaller portions. I have bookmarked so many of them, that I need to index this book right here so I can jump in and get started. With 650 recipes, there's something for everyone-- and lots and LOTS of color photos, too. Win!