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heybejay
 
Home Town: San Jose, California, USA
Living In: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Member Since: Sep. 2000
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Southern, Low Carb, Dessert, Quick & Easy
Hobbies: Reading Books, Music
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Me
About this Cook
I have always had an interest in cooking and trying new recipes and techniques. I enjoy reading, movies and music as well, but cooking is my passion. I love to put on some music, pour a glass of wine and prepare a wonderful meal for my family. Seeing my family and friends enjoy the food I've prepared is such a joy.
My favorite things to cook
Anything really. I have my tried and true favorites, but enjoy trying new things as well. I like to tweak recipes and make them my own. I love to cook for friends and family and see them enjoy thier food.
My favorite family cooking traditions
I guess it has to be my Grandmothers carrot cake. This is something that has been on family holiday tables for 3 generations. My husband, who said he didn't like carrot cake when we were dating, changed his mind after tasting mine.It is now his favorite! The recipe can be found on this site. (Grandma's carrot cake)
My cooking triumphs
I consider anything that I cook or bake, that is well received by myself and others to be a triumpth.
My cooking tragedies
I roasted my first Thanksgiving turkey with the bag of innards still in the turkey! So embarrising!
Recipe Reviews 101 reviews
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I
Made these for Christmas using chocolate and mint chips...YUMMY! Pure cookie heaven! A keeper for sure.

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Reviewed On: Jan. 22, 2012
Oatmeal Chocolate Coconut Chewy
Ok so I'm reviewing late. Made these cookies for Christmas and they were wonderful! I used white chocolate chips as I was already making chocolate chip cookies, and as I already said, they were wonderful. Would definitely make them again. Maybe next time I will use chocolate chips...or maybe butterscotch? The possibilities are endless...lol!

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jan. 22, 2012
Apple Bread
This bread is very good, but mine was a tad dry for my taste. I added applesauce instead of oil, maybe that's why. Next time I will add 1 C of applesauce rather than 1/2 C, and add an additional 1 C of apples. I didn't add the walnuts, as I didn't have any.I used half white and half brown sugar and 1 1/2 t cinnamon and 1 t of apple pie spice as suggested by other reviewers. The flavor was good, just needed more moisture. I also added a crunchy topping from another recipe. The topping was super! I used 1/4 C of low fat granola, 1/4 C chopped pecans, 1 T brown sugar, 1/2 t cinnamon and 1 T melted butter. I will update my review after making the changes. I have high hopes for this one! Hopefully the changes will bring it up to 5 stars.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Oct. 30, 2011
 
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