I am a mother of 2 kids, 5 yo daughter and 4 yo son. They are the pickiest eaters and I am always trying new and different recipes with them. (Haven't had a whole lot of luck! They are pretty stubborn!) My husband is really open to different meal ideas which is very helpful. He loves to grill outside and I am more of the baker. I love to bake cookies, cakes, brownies and anything sweet. I also love to make things in the slow cooker, especially with the winters we have around here. My family doesn't really have any traditions except the traditional holiday meals. We do an annual Christmas party and I try out all my baking "triumhs" out then and get some real feedback! It has been very helpful. I've had my ups and downs but I think my best triumph was my homemade apple pie I made this thanksgiving. I did it all from scratch and it came out great! To many to tell.