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proudusnavywife
 
Home Town: Brookings, Oregon, USA
Living In: Lake Stevens, Washington, USA
Member Since: Jun. 2009
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Baking, Grilling & BBQ, Stir Frying, Slow Cooking, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Low Carb, Healthy, Vegetarian, Dessert, Kids, Quick & Easy, Gourmet
Hobbies: Hiking/Camping, Camping, Walking, Reading Books, Music, Painting/Drawing, Charity Work
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Proud Navy Family
About this Cook
Student at Seattle Art Institute, Culinary Arts. I dream up recipes all throughout the day. To me, food isn't just nourishment, it's art.
My favorite things to cook
Anything that challenges me! I also really love northwest cuisine and asian cuisine.
My favorite family cooking traditions
Making big family meals for the holidays when everyone helps out. And I really love that we always make each other's favorite dishes for birthdays.
My cooking triumphs
Creating my own recipes for the first time at age 10, and then hearing my family rave about them. That was such an ego booster for me, and sparked my love of cooking and serving others.
My cooking tragedies
The first time I made biscuits to surprise my mom. I was about 8 years old, and I didn't know yet that there was a difference between baking soda and baking powder. Those were the grossest biscuits ever!
Recipe Reviews 1 review
Best Ever Butter Cream Frosting
This is not a recipe for someone who wants a quick frosting. While it's simple to make, I find that few have the patience to do it correctly. I've made this frosting a number of times and always recieve rave reviews because it does compliment a number of cake flavors without overpowering them. If it tastes like lard or butter, consider adding another drop of two of higher end vanilla extract. Also, you'll need to use real, unsalted creamy butter to achieve the best taste. if you're using margarine, I'd advise you to try it again with butter! I have really enjoyed this recipe on a light and fluffy banana strawberry cake and then zest lemon on the top of the frosting. I find it to be refreshing and delicious.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Jun. 17, 2011
 
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