For 25 years I was cooking and baking for 5 people and loved every minute of it. Especially the baking! Then my husband passed away and the kids decided they wanted to grow up and be on their own and I was faced with cooking for 1. It didn't seem worth the bother! But after a few years of tv dinners and quick-meals I've finally gotten my interest back into cooking! I LOVE to bake! Cookies and pies especially but fudge and other candies are fun too. Italian dishes are always fun to prepare and share. I have quite a few recipes that were handed down to me from my grandmother. A couple of them are: a never fail meringue and a vinegar pie crust that is just delicious!