I've owned an extremely busy coffee shop/eatery that gave me a good chance to experiment with many recipes and get a good feel for what people really enjoy eating. I've been baking since age 6 or 8 and my earliest memories of imaginary play included making mud pies, grinding up chicken feed to make "cornmeal pancakes", making dandelion soup, picking wild strawberries, etc. I've done small and large catering jobs, weddings, etc. and continue to improve my skills in things other than baking which has been really fun and challenging at the same time. I plan to add some professional culinary classes to my experiences over the next several years as my children get older Fish is becoming a favorite for health reasons, but also because it provides a great blank palate for a lot of vibrant flavors - it's also quick and my kids/husband love it every time! Making pies and sugar cookies with my mom and her mother. My other grandmother's roasted chicken and beef roasts are out of this world - I hope to pass on the tradition to all three of my kids. Catering my sister's wedding. It's still all her friends talk about - in a good way! I don't consider them a tragedy, just a cooking lesson.