thought I should introduce myself. I'm Ray from Canada. I'm here because I want to improve my baking and cooking skills. I'm a "health nut" as my friends call me (I'm also a chocoholic), I compete in triathlons and marathons, so I tend to becareful with what's in my food. I made a resolution to start making all my food from scratch for healthier ingredients and better flavor. My first attempt at baking cookies was a disaster. My cookies all spread out and morphed into one giant superthin cookie... . I told my friend about it and she loaned me her copy of a book call "Best New Recipe" and told me to read the cookie chapter. I took her advice and as I started reading, I found myself engrossed in the "science" behind making cookies. Armed with this knowledge, I decided to attempt a molasses spice cookie recipe from the book. It turned out perfect! I had many complements from my co-workers. Next I tried a chocolate chip cookie recipe given to me by my sister and again my co-workers complemented me on my "skills". Suddenly I was elevated to "The Cookie Master"... So here I am...a noobie ready to learn from everyone else and to share my experiences with all.
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