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maryb
 
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Living In: Sterling, Virginia, USA
Member Since: Sep. 2005
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Slow Cooking, Italian, Southern, Healthy, Dessert, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Gardening, Biking, Walking, Reading Books, Music
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High Fiber and Rye Soft Sandwich Loaf
Me
Cookie dough cupcake with vanilla buttercream
About this Cook
My husband and I are the proud grandparents of a baby girl who is as sweet as her mommy!
My favorite things to cook
I really love baking of any kind. I use my Dad's bread recipe, which is the best I've ever had. I like to make things from scratch as much as possible, and usually adapt recipes to make them healthier.
My favorite family cooking traditions
I love cooking and sharing recipes with my daughter. We both typically show our love for our friends and family by making them something yummy!
My cooking triumphs
No spectacular triumphs, just the satisfaction that comes from making things that keep my family healthy and happy.
My cooking tragedies
A blueberry pie that slid backwards off of the oven rack, dumping most of the filling onto the hot oven floor. I wanted to cry, and throw the stove out.
Recipe Reviews 67 reviews
Caramel Popcorn
Absolutely addictive! This is the perfect, ultimate crunchy, sweet caramel corn. I'll never use another recipe!

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Feb. 6, 2012
Billy's Favorite Gingerbread Spiced Coffee Syrup
This is absolutely wonderful. I opted to double the spices so that I could have plenty of flavor without too much sweetness, and that suited my taste perfectly. It's sweet, but also has the warmth of the ginger, cinnamon and pepper. Really a brilliant combination! I use it in both hot and iced coffee, I love it in both. I think it's important to use the whole spices when possible; that way they infuse the syrup and don't settle on the bottom. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

2 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 4, 2011
Spicy Black Bean Cakes
These were amazing! I made half of the recipe because there are only 2 of us, but used the whole egg. I also used a little jarred jalapeno in the sauce and the patties, as we are not fans of very spicy food. Half of the recipe made 4 good size patties. The sauce is incredible, I'll be using it for more than just this recipe. The balance of flavors is just perfect, and so unusual. The sweet potato is the perfect counterpoint to the heat of the cumin and jalapeno, and the lime sauce is the perfect complement. We both loved this recipe, and will be making it again soon! Thanks so much for sharing.

6 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Mar. 21, 2011
 
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