I've always been interested in cooking. I started cooking at about age 5, I remember babysitters coming over and being worried that I was baking, without my Mom being around. My Mom was a single working mother and didn't seem to have the time or interest in cooking, therefore we ate out A LOT, so it was up to me learn, if I wanted to eat at home. I love making pies, they are definately my specialty. They are always requested for parties and family get togethers. We make traditional Swedish and Norwegian food/smorgasbord during the holidays. Can't think of anything special. Oh, I've had a ton. My first time cooking as a kid, I didn't read the recipe, I just mixed all of the ingredients together and threw it in a pan to bake...yuck that turned out terrible for the obvious reasons.