My motto is "Nothin says lovin like somethin from the Oven". Cooking is my way of showing love and affection and when I say cooking I really mean baking. Which is why everyone around me resemble plump dumplings. tee hee hee! I love to bake all kinds of sweets and bread. Perfecting my Italian meat sauce is a long time hobby but my real passion is Japanese food. Greatly interested in learning how to make wagashi. My Ma-Ma's secret pumpkin pie recipe that is a staple for every holiday. One pie is never enough. cooking Thanksgiving dinner for my family without any assistance. Southern fried chicken, golden on the outside, raw inside!