After many years of college, I am finally starting my career in market research/advertising. I love coming home after work and unwinding by cooking nice meals for myself and my husband. Hmm, probably everything.. seriously. Chicken and beef are staples in this household, but I try to include other varieties of meats as well. In addition, I try to incorporate vegetarian dishes once in a while to shake things up. I am much more of a "cooker" than a "baker" and like to experiment with herbs and spices. If I do bake, it usually involves some type of chocolate.. yum! My mom was an awesome cook, and I grew up having some pretty great meals on a regular basis, even though she was feeding 7+ every night! I hope that I can continue to grow more experienced and perhaps someday be as good of a cook as she was. Probably cliche, but I proudly cooked my first Thanksgiving dinner in 2007... with the help of my husband and two sisters. I was pretty nervous... and made WAY too much food. But I think everything left happy and satisfied. Hmm, I really don't think I have any major ones. Once in a while I'll forget something in the oven, only to realize it's in there when the fire alarm starts blaring.