I started cooking a little over 3 years ago when I found myself a housewife for the first time in... I can't even remember. My husband was raised with a gourmet for a father, and he is my best critic. I enjoy a new challenge each time I test a new recipe. I love to dabble in fine italian.....minus the seafood, I try but can't eat it. anytime I can get my adult kids in the kitchen with me, it's always my favorite. gosh, I guess when I made a better chili then my husbands, that was a challenge he is going to overcome, there will be a chili throwdown in this house before the winter is over. I don't know why, but for years I always burn the pork chops