Pasta, stir-fries, grilling, and homemade soups. I enjoy using seasonal vegetables and fruits that are available from my garden and at local farmer's markets and preparing them simply to showcase their freshness and delicious flavors. I love to bake and try new things in food. I use lots of herbs and spices for flavor. Managing to host holiday dinners with no tragedies! Feeding 200 people Sunday Lunch. Becoming famous for my homemade wheat bread.