I was born in Massachusetts, but have been raised entirely in the South, which has no doubt dictated the way I cook and the things I like to eat--although, I'll probably never like tea, sweet or otherwise. I'm married with two kids (three if you count the hubby--and I do), I work full time, and I go to school part time. I still find time to cook, though. I prefer baking desserts to other types of cooking, but I still love it all. My only hold-out is grilling. Hubby's gotta cook sometime! Thanksgiving is HUGE. It just doesn't feel like Thanksgiving unless the table bows under the weight of the food. Themed cakes are coming along for me. Getting creative with them can be hard at times, but they sure are a lot of fun. I'm not quick- or light-handed enough to get pastry to turn out right, but I'm still working on it. My first pie crust is a memory I shut away with other embarrassing moments, like those akin to toilet paper stuck to my shoe. Don't. Get. Me. Started.