I am 23 years old, and let's say I have been baking forever, but I guess I never paid attention when my mother was cooking rather than baking! I love to expand my cooking potential and try new things while staying somewhat in my comfort zone. My fiance works late so I am also getting used to cooking dinner for myself at night, which has been a bit trying considering he is the cook in the family. AR has been helping me along though, slow but sure! Baking of all kinds, cakes, pies, muffins, candy, fudge, any sweets, fun appetizers, dips, pasta of all kinds, casseroles, Mexican dishes- enchiladas are my specialty! Every year at Christmas time my mom and great-grandmother would make a huge assorment of fudge and candy to last the season and for the family Christmas party. As a child I remember always being "sick" that day, so I could skip school and go to grandma's with mom. Now as an adult I always manage to get that day off work to continue our fudge tradition and wouldn't miss it for the world. My fiance is a wonderful cook, so needless to say- I stick to the appetizers and deserts, and he usually makes dinner. Since he was working late he gave me instructions to his family's beef stroganoff recipe. I couldn't believe it was possible, but I actually made it just as good! It IS possible! I am getting better at trying new recipes and food. Since starting on AR I have actually become quite the cheesecake connoisseur, my family now likes mine better than Cheesecake Factory or Elis. Grandma and I- several times not paying attention with chocolate on a gas stove...you do the math! I have also burnt frozen pizza before, oh and tomato soup...canned tomato soup. So bad I had to throw out the pan... hey I was just getting used to a gas range!