Stay at home wife; 2 dogs, 1 cat. Boo-Boo is our St. Bernard. Buddy is a shelter dog! Bailey has lymphoma, but is the strongest little cat alive! We love to garden; flowers and vegetables. We love to travel. Self-taught cook. Cooking is a good release for me. Watching our many hummingbirds is too. We have pairs of orioles, cardinals, bluejays, etc. Oh, yes, I grill all year round on our deck here in Minnesota! Grilling; also Roast beef and homemade gravies; turkey breast with the trimmings; homemade stews and soups; paninis; omelets; egg bakes; breakfast sandwiches; steak; stuffed chops; stuffed potatoes; manicotti and lasagne; layered salads; grilled fish; kebabs; you name it! Family dinner every week-end.