I live with my husband,daugter, and 2 cats! We love to travel, exericse, meet with friends, and read In summer, I enjoy cooking things that are very easy and fresh with few steps. Come the colder months, I will cook/prepare items that are more challenging. I make a big pot of arroz y habiculeas (rice and red beans) each week so we can have a little of that each day. We prefer healthier foods. My grandmother was a wonderful cook. Anything out of her kitchen was great. I have many fond memories of cooking with her. My mother is a wonderful cook as well. Always cooked wholesome foods with fresh ingredients-never processed. Food and meal time was an important part of the day. A time to be with your family and friends. Never rushed. If I can prepare meals for my family or when we entertain...and everyone has a good time...that is a triumph Too many to count!