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gabrielglimpse
 
Member Since: Nov. 2007
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Slow Cooking, Healthy, Dessert, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Sewing, Gardening, Walking, Painting/Drawing
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Glimpse of my kitchen
Twice as nice
About this Cook
As a graphic designer by day and painter as I make the time for it, preparing foods in an artful fashion is a treat for my husband, friends and family.
My favorite things to cook
anything new.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Pies for Thanksgiving; krumkakke, a Norwegian cookie during the holidays; blackeyed peas and greens for New Years; and brunch torte for the 4th of July.
My cooking triumphs
Whatever delights the diners. For example, the pecan pie and pumpkin pie made with oil pie crust.
My cooking tragedies
Had to be the time I served cold avacado soup. That was over 20 years ago ... I prepared the soup and served it in portions much too generous for the type of soup. Must not have been too tasty either as my friends still remember that failed attempt at cold soup.
Recipe Reviews 6 reviews
Baked Kale Chips
This recipe was a delightful surprise. If it hadn't been for a friend of mine who brought some organic store-bought variety to a party we hosted, I'd not have tried this recipe. These baked up as quick as the recipe indicated and mine stayed crisp for a week...till they were gone. The tip about not baking too many at one time worked nicely. I brought these to a recent party and they accompanied a kale quiche (instead of a spinach quiche) and the chips were indeed a hit. Try them and enjoy.

0 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Dec. 13, 2009
Chewy Caramel
I've made these caramels many times now. I don't have a candy thermometer so each time they come out with a little difference in hardness. Nonetheless, they are a favorite every time. P.S. A secret learned from a friend of mine is a sprinkle of sea salt topping each morsel. Try it.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Dec. 13, 2009
Oil Pie Crust
Loved this recipe. It was quicker and easier to work with than traditional pie crust. I handled the crust very little and rolled it out onto a lightly floured pastry cloth. I used the one recipe to make two single crust pies. One pecan and one pumpkin. I saved a small bit of pastry, rolled it out and cut it into leaves. With the back of the knife, I made leaf veins for sweet little detail. Placing the pastry leaves on the top of the pie for the last 20 minutes of baking, browned them nicely. NOTE: I used glass pie pans, baked my pies at 425 degrees Farenheit for the the first 10 minutes of baking and turned the heat down to 350 for the remainder of the time. I placed foil over the fluted crust so it wouldn't get too brown. The pies were a real treat.

6 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Nov. 27, 2008
 
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