I grew up loving to cook for my family. That desire is still there today for my kids and grandchild. And, when there is a potluck, I usually go through and find a new recipe to try out on everyone. As I have gotten older, I have come to realize how important healthy eating is. I enjoy cooking healthy recipes and then later telling my family they just ate a healthy low calorie meal! It is a challenge, of sorts, to show them that eating healthy can taste great! I have used this web site for years and have loved the recipes and ideas I have discovered. I'm not sure why I just now decided to become a member. Should have done it long ago! I love to cook anything w/a mexican flair. Italian is another favorite. My husband loves good old southern cooking, which can sometimes be very high in calories, so I try to come up w/ways to make them better for us.