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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

NOTE: My page number is in the iPad version of this book.
I've been making Rachael Ray's Oatmeal Cookie pancakes for years. These are better. It's the buttermilk and maple syrup, in the batter, I am sure of it. They turned out slightly crispy on the edges, fluffy in the middle with a nice texture from the oatmeal. I served these with real maple syrup, as I haven't bought fake pancake syrup in years. My men gobbled them up and my husband gave these five stars. Keeper!

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NOTE: The page number is from my iPad version of this book.
I will never buy commercial made kettle corn again. This recipe is fool-proof and perfect. This is our Date Night at home snack, while watching a streamed movie. Love this!

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I forgot to rate this! Yes, this is super easy to make. I have made it a few times, and didn't have any problems with burned sugar or sticking. I have a non-stick heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, so that helps. The trick is to lift and shake the pot up and down and sideways, every 15 seconds or so. Set it back on the flame and repeat.
I upped the sugar by one extra tablespoon and it's perfect!

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I'm kinda meh about chocolate frosting. But this one hits it right out of the ballpark! I frosted my fudgy brownies with this, and they were the first thing that was gone at a potluck! So good!

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