After decades in the workforce full time, I have the fortunate opportunity to work less and play more. I am growing to love cooking. I used to be a chore I dreaded or avoided, after long 10-12 hour work days. Now I find it a pleasure and a challenge...especially to find or alter recipes to a lower fat version. I love to bake breads and cookies. My step daughter is becoming a pastry chef and I hope to learn a lot from her. Family pot lucks are the BEST! I love to share my favorites with others and sample their creations. There isn't really one thing I can pinpoint as a triumph. I guess just the day to day meal preparation for me and my husband is my greatest triumph. He is so appreciative. It is very satisfying in a simple, but meaningful way. Never ever will I use a food processor to make mashed potatoes again! The good ol'fashion masher is the ticket!