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    Abby Girl

    Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada

    Chef #333017

    Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada

    Joined: Jul 11, 2006

    My Journal

    Reviewed Fresh Papaya Seed Dressing

    "Again...another update: I use this dressing primarily when we go to Hawaii as I can get lots of fresh papaya. I have used all the seeds...used different vinegars/lemon juice...Dijon musard...half water and oil. All have come out extremely well. Used leftover dressing over cold pasta was a huge hit with the family. Very flexable recipe to use ..."

    Jan 14, 2012 on Food.com

    Saved Recipe Maui Ahi Poke by Mauisurfer

    Dec 29, 2011 on Food.com

    Shared Recipe Smoked Salmon and Red Pepper Frittata

    "This recipe works well for a light brunch or supper."

    Nov 17, 2011 on Food.com

    Shared Recipe Garlicky Tomato Soup

    "If you have overripe, wrinkled or squishy tomatoes around, use them up, so long as they don't have any bad spots. Don't worry about the quanity of garlic....it will mellow as it cooks"

    Nov 14, 2011 on Food.com

    Shared Recipe Crazy Lasagna

    "This can be made two days ahead and chilled or it can be made a few weeks ahead and frozen."

    Nov 10, 2011 on Food.com

    Reviewed The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

    "This is a nice, easy recipe. Next time though, I think I would use fresh garlic and ginger. I found the power stuff got lost in transist. I used half a package of mixed veggies, which was very convient. I also added 1/2 tsp of hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Omit the salt, you don't need it...and I used low sodium soy sauce!! I really don..."

    Oct 28, 2011 on Food.com

    Shared Recipe Tomato Ricotta Cheese Spaghetti

    "This is my "go to" recipe for when I have to use up tomatoes, basil and ricotta cheese. This fast, easy and flavorful dish Note: I used Allergro tomatoes on a vine that are available at Costco. They are slightly bigger than a cherry tomato, but half the size of a regular "tomato on the vine". They are juicy and very flavorful in taste. If usi..."

    Oct 28, 2011 on Food.com

    Shared Recipe Honey, Mustard and Lime Viniagrette

    "This dressing pares well with mixed salad greens or baby romaine lettuces."

    Oct 26, 2011 on Food.com

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    About Me

    Welcome to my world...where life is good!!

    Update:   September, 2011:   Can't believe that it's been 2 years since my DD got married!  It seems like yesterday....how time flies!!  For many years now, ever since cooking has become an obsession with me...I have always been curious about how a professional kitchen works.  So...with time on my hands to spare... I decided that I would volunteer 2 days a week at the Salvation Army kitchens.  What an experience....but, jeeze, this is hard work!!!  I just love picking the Chef's brain, and end up learning something new each time I go in!  As a volunteer, I am able to take home fresh veggies, so I am cooking up a storm...trying out new recipes and going back to the "oldies but goodies'!   What a blast....I should have done this years ago!!!  I am also in the process of restoring some old foot stools that we inherited from my MIL.  Once that project is finished, I have to look for material to recover my kitchen chairs.  There never seems enough time for everything.  Oh, such is life!!
      - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    But... about me:
    I originated from Montreal, Quebec and have lived in British Columbia, for the past 33 years...in the beautiful Fraser Valley. We live exactly 3 miles from the Canadian/US border and are very fortunate to be surounded by mountains and have Mount Baker (WA) as our focal point! I have two grown girls, who are quite particular in their likes and dislikes when it comes to food...and a son-in-law who is very easy to cook for.  My dear, dear man of 33 years will eat anything that I put in front of him...and knows well enough to give his review after each meal.

    I simply love cooking! It relaxes me...energizes me...gets my creative juices "just a mixing"! When I have company coming for any length of time, I literally give myself insomia, creating menus for them....I remember likes/dislikes that my friends have in regards to foods.  I am a recipe junkie!   I have collected thousands off the 'net alone!  I have a modest collection of cookbooks that I am (still!!) in the process of weining out and I would love to say I still collect books, but with the 'net being so readily available I haven't bought one in a while. But...when I do look at a new cookbook, it has to have at least 4 or 5 recipes in it that I want to try before I will buy it! Alot of those recipes that had intrigued me to buy that book are now sitting in my Private Files, just waiting until I get around to finally make them. I have got alot of cooking to do to even make a dent (loll)!!!

    Am I addited to Zaar? Yup...in a big way!!! I love reading where people are from.... Australia, Europe, somewhere USA or, especially, from my home country and practically in my living in my backyard. I enjoy reading about their life, loves and hates. I love the sense of humor in some people ...they really crack me up!!! When reviewing a recipe, I like to know everything about the recipe, so I that's how I like to respond in a review. How I cooked the recipe to what I served it with. Was there any complications, etc. I figure that if someone is going to take the time and effort to write a recipe, it is only be fair that I should take the time to give a decent review.

    As much as I love all different types of foods...food does not necessarily love me!   Some years ago, I was diagnoised with IBS but refused... (stupidly!!) to acknowledge it.  I suffered from gut pain constantly until this year where I finally decided that I hurt enough to change my ways of life.  My DH calls me "delicate".  The hardest change was taking caffine, dairy and red meat out of my diet.  There are some foods that are on the strict "no-no" list and there are some that I can have in small qualities.   I just don't tolerate any fried foods, heavy sauces, rich foods, or anything with any degree of heat (I get severe hickups).  So you will find that my cooking leans towards the low fat... just because it is simple cooking at its' best. I am big on veggies, salads, fruit, and beans. But that is not to say that I don't occasionally treat myself to a couple bits of dessert when we go out!!

    I have very sensitive skin and I find that I do not handle commercial products very well, especially soap. (See...delicate!!) So about 14 years ago, I took some classes in making soaps and bath products and got hooked (in a big way) ending up with a cottage business and selling my product locally.  As I am a true "bathaholic", I am always making up recipes for the bath! I get chills just thinking of scent combinations using pure essential oils!!!  I have got numerous compliments from my signature body scent that I keep tinkering around with!!  So, if I am not cooking in the kitchen....I am mixing ingredients for bath products!!! (I can't seem to ever get out of the kitchen!!!)

    So that is me! I am so glad that you came in for a visit. Drop by again as I as always updating my page!!

    Happy cooking!
    Abby

    Favorite Foods

    I love making bisucits/buns and usually serve them when company come over. If I have out of town guests coming for any length of time, I get my sourdough starter going and out comes the buns and pancakes. We eat loads of veggies, salads, beans and I am still trying to incorporate more fish into the diet. Living on the West Coast, we get an abundance of freshly caught salmon and oysters, so we can be very spoilt at times

    We also live in a valley that is huge in the production of fresh berries...raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and cranberries...and, we are fortunate that most of our friends are in the berry business. I can't get enough of fresh strawberries and blueberries, and I have "died and gone to heaven" when our local corn comes out.

    One pet peeve I have is when it comes to rating recipes! I know I am guilty of changing recipes, but I do it out of necessity.....but, in fairness, I change things like oil which would not have a huge impact on the recipe. I have a hard time with people who rate recipes, but have not used the proper ingredients. When I try a recipe, I try to keep to the recipe as much as possible. If the recipes says "chili paste" I use that, and not substitute it for something like chili sauce. Why would you even want to rate a recipe that you have basically re-written!! Most people have got to know their own personal likes and dislikes...and if you don't like anchovies, chilies, hot sauces, etc. why would you want to try the recipe in the first place??!!!

    This is now I would rate any recipe I have tried:
    5 star: This recipe rocked my world!!! Memorable!!! Restaurant quality...if not better!! Top drawer!!! Mouth watering!!! Friends are wanting the recipe!!! I have to admit, I am very stingy when I give these out. So, they have to be outstanding!!! I have dreams about these recipes !!!

    4 star: These are still exceptional recipes...not much/or little changes made. Family loved it!

    3 star: This is a recipe where I am sitting on the fence. Did I like it or not??!! ....average...food for family nights or to use up leftover ingredients....would not serve to company.

    2 star: O.K....sometimes, I goof and I really, really should have known better! Why did I try this one (?)..possibly because it had got good ratings from elsewhere

    1 star: Haven't come across any that would go straight to the garbage bin.

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