I am a single father trying to raise teenage twins still at home. I have an older son who lives nearby with his four young children. With having all the kids and grandkids around, cooking can be a challenge at times. It is always lots of fun to meet or exceed everyone's expectations. My family loves Southern cooking. As a native Virginian, there is nothing any better than country ham first thing in the morning. On the other hand, that is not the healthiest meal. I also enjoy baking for my family. My favorite cookie is a white chocolate - cranberry cookie. We love to cook together as a family. Some of my happiest cooking memories involve the whole family cooking a special meal or baking for Christmas.