I am 31 years old - wife, mother to 2 children, and a kindergarten teacher. Life is busy and full; so, I'm always looking for harty but quick recipes to feed my family. I love to cook for friends and host dinner parties. In the summer, I enjoy cooking pies with fresh fruits bought at local road-side stands. Peach pie is my husband's favorite; so, I make that a lot. I love all-in-one meals like stews and casseroles. Time is limited, and once these are assembled, the rest is easy. My Maw-Maw Ruby is the BEST cook, and as she gets older I find it more and more important to learn her tips and techniques. She makes wonderful chicken and dumplings and the creamiest mac and cheese. I am trying to perfect these to pass on to my own family. My peach pie is hard to beat, with the top brushed with butter and sprinkled with cinnamin and sugar. A little sour cream and cream cheese make a delicious chicken pot pie, even when using canned or frozen veggies. I once made a casserole using mayonaise instead of sour cream. It was terrible!! Now I am always leary of recipes calling for mayo.