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Lesley
 
Living In: Mohrsville, Pennsylvania, USA
Member Since: Jan. 2007
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Italian, Mediterranean, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Knitting, Gardening, Hiking/Camping, Boating, Biking, Walking, Music
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Fresh Peach Trifle
About this Cook
I am an RN, work full time, have been nursing in various fields for 44 years; married 37 years, have 1 daughter and 2 Grandsons.
My favorite things to cook
Baking is the best thing I do. But I love to try different cuisines and cook all kinds of dishes.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Turkey for Thanksgiving with all the trimmings, reminicent of my farming roots. I grew up on a potato farm and always had wonderful fresh vegetables and fruits. We always had Suet pudding with Hard Sauce for Christmas, and my Mom and sister baked many varieties of cookies for weeks before the holidays. My mother's Mom was a proper little English lady who made incredible Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding!
My cooking triumphs
Torte Rusticana, and Killer Chili Chilled Avocado Soup
My cooking tragedies
I attempted to make Latin American recipes; Cocoanut soup was a fiasco! (No one liked it.)
Recipe Reviews 10 reviews
Zucchini Bread VI
Great recipe; similar to one my Grandma Amy made in her wood stove many years ago. I used the zest of 1/2 lemon (tblsp) and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice instead of lemon extract. Lovely!/Lesley

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jul. 26, 2009
Baked Fresh Cherry Pie
Made this today from fresh sour cherries. Pitting them by hand took awhile, but the effort was well worth it. Plan to make another to take for 4th of July picnic. Used Pillsbury prepared pie shells, and used the tip from another chef to make the lattice-work top. Painted the top with egg wash, and the pie is picture-perfect. Very tasty! Thanks/Lesley

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jun. 28, 2009
Swiss Cheese 'n' Onion Quiche
I've made this a couple of times with added variations; 4 slices bacon chopped, vidalia onion and scallions, used fat free 1/2 & 1/2, cheddar, swiss and parmesan cheese mixed and sprinkled top with Mrs. Dash...it always comes out well. Also quickly puts together for a nice supper.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: May 5, 2009
 
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