I am a traveleing PTA (therapy) and so my meals need to be easy and utilize basic cookware as I am at the mercy of the furnished places my company puts me in. I don't like to eat out, so therefore I cook alot. I am married and have 2 dogs (his and mine are grown) and they travel with me. SOUPS, anything that goes into a crockpot! eggnog with the kids, and candy making at Christmas