I'm a mother of a two-year-old girl. Being at home more has inspired me to cook. Pies, cookies, treats, yum! I'm always looking for healthy alternatives and I usually add wheat germ to my banana bread, but it always tastes delicious! I love making healthy, tasty meals for my family. I like to make one-dish meals, but I love to make fancy desserts for dinner parties. Macaroni and cheese from scratch! My Dad was a "stone soup" man; he could turn an empty cupboard or fridge into a delicious stew. He taught me well. Poached pears with gorgonzola for my friend who's developed allergies to almost everything! It was wonderful to watch her enjoy it carefree. I made a risotto with butternut squash, mushrooms and spinach and my daughter couldn't get enough of it. I loaded it with veggies and she loved it! I made an awesome enchilada without a recipe using a smoked turkey thigh I found at a shop on Granville Island. My husband still talks about it. I tried to make soup and added canned vegetables. Yuck! What was I thinking?!