Im a stay at home mom who loves to cook. I've loved experimenting in the kitchen since i was little. I try to make meals that suit my "eat anything" palate vs my husbands "dont like this, dont like that" palate. I absolutely love cooking for gatherings. I would probably be that one volunteering to bring a dish while everying hides in the corner.....I love cooking traditional and authentic mexican dishes that were passed down in my family, but i also look for ways to make them faster and more simple, without taking away flavor. I love finding new mexican recipes to play around with, and love trying to make up my own little twists on the favs... my favorite things to cook, are my lasagna, and homeade flour tortillas, of course the awesome comfort foods, like meatloaf and fried chicken. I love making enchiladas, tacos, and tamales. I love exploring ethnic foods and experimenting. I would have to say my fav foods are mexican and italian. I love a good slow cooked pasta sauce. Lots of baked goods every holiday, and Tamales in the fall. I truimph over just having a super flaky pie crust, or delicous pasta dish, or just seeing my family enjoy the food, and getting enjoyment out of making it. But i gotta tell ya, my best triumphs are when I get to go all out and make a gourmet, fancy smanchy meal! lol making tamales the first time was a disaster, and a mess