I am a registered nurse working with Oncology patients in a hospital setting. I work part time and LOVE to cook. I find it very relaxing and rewarding. I try at least 2 new recipes a week and I am always excited to have a dinner party so I can try new recipes on others as well. My kids think I should be on Fear Factor because I will eat or try anything! My current challenge is mastereing Indian cooking. The spices are so wonderful when melded together. I guess my passion is international cooking. I love experiencing learning about new ingredients and ways of cooking. My favorite cooking tradition is during Thanksgiving. Everyone looks forward to that holiday here in this house. I feel that anything I try to do is a triumph. I set a few peking duck on fire in my oven with 10 people waiting for dinner! The rest of that night is just a blur!