I'm 20 years old. My mother died when I was only 3 years old, so unlike a lot of other people who have had their Mom's teach them cookng, I grew up with only my father and grandmothers. I've basically taught myself the love of cooking. I have enjoyed cooking ever since I was little. I went to Culinary School for 2 years, then to a College Culinary School, but I could only stay for 1 semester, due to personal reasons. I've always wanted to work in a bakery or have one of my own. But right now I'm studying to be a Medical Assistant. Maybe someday I'll have my own little bakery. Baking is my way of relaxing. It takes me away from the stress of everyday life. I will try just about anything, I take recipes from the numerous magazines I have and of course I get a lot of recipes from allrecipes.com! Well I cook for my imediate family, mostly just my dad and I, but I do enjoy it. I've cooked Thanksgiving meal, with all the fixings, it was a lot of work, but I enjoyed it alot! Although I'd like to have my own family someday. Making cakes & cookies and other desserts are my specialties. Oh I've had plenty of those, especially when I try to make up what I think would taste good, sometimes it works, sometimes its a disaster!