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Jewels
 
Home Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Member Since: Oct. 2009
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Interests: Baking, Stir Frying, Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, Healthy, Dessert
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oh how i love international foods
About this Cook
I just moved to Fort Wayne after getting married in August. I've ALWAYS loved experimenting in the kitchen. I love that cooking is a cross between art & science. It's so enjoyable to present a beautiful meal or dessert to loved ones!
My favorite things to cook
After having traveled to many parts of the world as a missionary, I have a palate for international cuisine (esp Thai). I love to cook Italian because it is my heritage. I would love to LEARN how to cook more polish food - it just seems that all the greatest recipes went with my Polish grandmother to her grave:( Some days I long for her pierogies!
My favorite family cooking traditions
Christmas cookies of course!!! Christmas breaksfast is also wonderful.
My cooking triumphs
Anytime a fire is prevented and dinner is served on time is a triumph in my book!
My cooking tragedies
Attempting to make Garlic Butter Shrimp with Angel hair pasta... oh my I added the white wine too soon and the kitchen nearly went up in flames. I learned it's so important to follow recipes and NOT skip any steps!
Recipe Reviews 2 reviews
Pumpkin Flax Quickbread
WOWWWW!!! This bread is simply amazing. I have another recipe I've been using for years with lots of sugar, oil, and eggs. So when I found this one and saw all the rave reviews, I had to try it for myself. Mixing flax meal with water is a perfect egg substitute. I also added 1/3 cup chopped walnuts and 1/3 cup craisins. I subbed 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice for nutmeg and cloves. Most healthy breads are not moist, and very unflavorful. This one will fool everyone! I can't wait to share it with family this Thanksgiving!

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Reviewed On: Nov. 23, 2009
Cardamom Granola Bars
I whipped these up in no time and served them to some friends and family - all of them gave rave reviews. Personally I would cut the cardamom in half and perhaps add some cinnamon. I recommend waiting to cut the bars. They were prone to fall apart even after being out of the oven cooling for 15 minutes. So I packed them in with the foil from the pan to keep them together and cut them an hour later. Only one fell apart. I subbed pecans for walnuts. Great recipe!

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Reviewed On: Oct. 20, 2009
 
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