I've been happily married for almost 11 years, since I was 19. I have 2 boys and won't tolerate raising picky eaters, so they have eaten everything since they were a year old. I write mystery novels in my spare time, read and love to go for walks. I absolutely LOVE nature. I've lost over 60 lbs this past year...just by cooking healthier and walking! Just about everything! I'm not much of a fan of soups, but I recently found a few that I love. I really like "one dish" meals, cooking on the stovetop and sauteing. I got a recipe for "Roman Chicken" from the Everyday Italian lady and I make it almost once a week. YUM! My mother says I cook gourmet, I tell her I just cook well. :-D My dad used to get hungry before bedtime and instead of whipping out a bag of chips, he usually got inventive in the kitchen. I used to love climbing out of bed and partaking in his yummy feasts! When my mother-in-law asks for a recipe of mine, that's a triumph in my book! I don't bake. That's why I married my husband...he's the baker. It's not that my baking turns out all that bad, but I turn into a helpless dolt. I HATE waiting for cookies and then repeating the cycle over and over again. I hate rolling out dough. I'm not sure if it's because I just don't like sweets and pastries all that much. Baking usually puts me in a bad mood, so getting me to make a cake is a huge tragedy.