Gitano
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Living In: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Member Since: Apr. 2007
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Stir Frying, Mexican, Italian, Low Carb, Healthy, Vegetarian, Dessert, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Knitting, Sewing, Gardening, Boating, Walking, Fishing
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Nov. 12, 2009 2:53 pm 
Updated: Nov. 18, 2009 5:49 am
In memory of Tom….. I left out details about Tom on my last blog (my daughter’s wedding blog), because if I was to include it into that one, well, it would have been that much longer of novel and I wanted to focus on the happier aspects of a wedding. Tom was the father of my new son-in MORE
 
 
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About this Cook
I am a Real Estate Agent (visit www.deborahlsykes.com), A Mom, A Wife and I love to collect recipes! I also sell custom-made Aprons and Purses (See my profile pics) or for further info, please visit http://lagitanaaprons.blogspot.com/ for more details!
My favorite things to cook
BBQ Chicken Penne Pasta - my husband ADORES it! Anything with rice or pasta, along with a killer bbq chicken pizza!
My favorite family cooking traditions
Easter Paska bread - my kids pester me every year to make it! It takes all day but well worth it.
My cooking triumphs
Having a flawless Easter dinner so that the "Step-Mother-In-Law" had nothing to complain about!:)
My cooking tragedies
When I first got married many years ago (25+), we got our first microwave and I attempted to cook carrots in a corningware dish with a glass lid...anyway, I inadertantly set the timer for 25 minutes and went out in the backyard, next thing I knew the glass lid of the corningware was a molten mass and the carrots had turned into little charcoal briquettes! My husband has never let me hear the end of that one! :)
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PHILADELPHIA Double-Chocolate Cheesecake
OMGOSH! Absolutely YUMMY Goodness! To help lighten the caloric load, I used the less fat Philly Cream Cheese, and seeing as I was L-A-Z-Y and not wanting to crush oreas (why waste a perfectly good cookie?) I bought already crushed oreo crumbs. I cut the recipe in half as I didn't need a 13x9 cheesecake to eat! :) For those wanting to know the equivalent of already crushed crumbs, I used 1 3/4 Cups for an 8x8 glass pan and used 1/4 cup melted butter. I also used parchment paper versus foil (my preference). Tip-pour the melted butter in first and let it cover the entire bottom, then put the crumbs in and press down all over to make an even surface. This is about one of the easiest cheesecake recipes around! and soooooo chocolately GOOD! ;) Thanks Philly!

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Reviewed On: Nov. 17, 2009
Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
This is the rating from Jr. whom I made them for, he said "Mom, these are the most awesome Sloppy Joes EVER!" I had a wee taste and I did like the flavours melded together from the mustard, brown sugar and worcestershire sauce. Thanks for the great sammie idea!

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Reviewed On: Nov. 13, 2009
Bobbie's Oatmeal Cookies
Oh these are SOOOOO yummy!!! I left out the nuts and doubled the chocolate chips (used the mini ones)...freakin' FANTASTIC cookies!!! They will not last long I fear! :)

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Reviewed On: Nov. 2, 2009
 
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