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jeaux
 
Living In: Houston, Texas, USA
Member Since: Oct. 2009
Cooking Level: Beginning
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Dessert, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Reading Books, Music
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About this Cook
My background is in architecture but I mostly enjoy my work as a paranormal investigator. Our meetings and investigations usually involve good company and good food. I've never been interested in cooking though I've gotten into the kitchen a time or two. My wife is an excellent cook and baker but after being laid off in 2009, boredom got the best of me and I got into the kitchen one afternoon....the rest is history.
My favorite things to cook
I've always enjoyed cooking up scrambled eggs in melted butter with grated or shredded cheddar cheese. Even though I don't do it often, I'd say this is one of my favorites to cook.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Sunday mornings making scrambled eggs and biscuits (from a can) with our former foster daughter was a favorite tradition. Traditionally, my wife made all the Christmas cookies herself but hopefully now we'll be making them together.
My cooking triumphs
My scrambled eggs are the very best I've ever had. But recently, I made pecan crusted chicken skewers for our anniversary and I think they turned out pretty good.
My cooking tragedies
I've tried to make white chocolate fudge with red and green cherries a couple years in a row and failed miserably both times despite having followed the recipe to the letter. The gooey results were disheartening and I won't be making any more attempts.
Recipe Reviews 3 reviews
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
I only started baking 3 months ago and this was the first recipe I tried. Since then, I've made it 2 or 3 more times and it's been a great success each time--super easy and super delicious. Every time I make it, the crumb on top is lighter & crisper. The only alterations I've attempted are to add a 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice along with the cinnamon and then lightly sprinkle the crumbing with cinnamon sugar just before it goes to the oven. I think these two alterations will permanently be added to the recipe in our household. Oh, and I've decided pecan pieces or halves are much better than walnuts, but I'm a Texan so I may be unfairly partial to pecans.

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Reviewed On: Nov. 29, 2009
Bachelor Grilled Cheese
I've been doing this almost my entire life but didn't realize it was a recipe. I highly recommend it and applaud the PMS Princess for posting it. The only thing easier is to simply toast the breads, slap a slice of cheese between them and EAT! The cheese melts well enough without microwaving but if you want the cheese gooey, go ahead and nuke it. I think I'm going to go make one of these now.

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Reviewed On: Nov. 29, 2009
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies IV
I'm a novice to baking (got laid off, got bored one day ....) so this recipe appealed to me because it seemed easy enough that I could handle it and the spices suggested they would be tasty. I was right. I followed the recipe as written -- no alterations or substitutions -- and it was super easy to put together. I used a melon baller to drop the cookies on the sheets and the cookies came out in a decent shape and size. Most importantly, though, they were super delicious. The spices are rich and warm and I have to believe the raisins are chewy, plump and juicy due to the soaking. The cookies turned out slightly crisp on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside. It's what my wife called "perfect" and I'd have to agree. I think these are going to appear on our Holiday cookie plates for neighbors and friends this year.

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Reviewed On: Oct. 9, 2009
 
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