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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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Cooking Light Complete Cookbook: A Fresh New Way to Cook (Book & CD-ROM)

By Editors of Cooking Light Magazine
Oxmoor House - 2008

Why in the world have I relegated this cookbook to the back of the bookshelves? I dusted it off and I have to say that there are some great recipe choices. To make these healthier, I see more egg whites than whole eggs, non-fat or low-fat yogurts, evaporated milk, gelatins and low-fat or fat-free milk, cream cheese etc. You get the picture. This is a great book for beginners and advanced cooks. I like the seasonal chapters with ideas of what produce is in season. There's a great chapter about nutrition with charts that I will find as a useful resource. This book is all before the Gluten-free, Paleo Diet craze that is happening now. Thank goodness! I look forward to indexing the entire book with all the recipes that appeal to me. This is the year I will focus on a lot more healthier cooking. I'm not getting any younger, and it's time.