I'm a wife, mom and grandma. I've been hanging out in the kitchen since I was 8 or 9, helping my mom, who as a great cook. I lack the patience for baking (except for Christmas cookies), but enjoy putting on a spread for my family. Soups, pasta, salads, asian, mexican, casseroles, grilling. Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family and often friends, home-made taco fests (we have been known to make 10-12 dozen at a time)