Born in California, moved to Arkansas when I was 13 and have called this home ever since. I love the country life but live in the city, love horses, camping, fishing (especially trout). Firm believer in if you aren't going to eat it don't kill it. Not afraid to try most any style of cooking and love to grow not only my own veggies but herbs as well. Mother of 3, grandmother of 5 soon to be 6. Grandchildren are God's gift to parents suffering from empty nest syndrome, lol. Enchiladas, anything with chicken or seafood. Spaghetti and Eggplant parmigiana are my specialties. I am always looking for new ways to season and cook veggies, especially on the grill. Being the oddball of the family, meaning I was the only one not born in Arkansas, I still have deep southern roots thanks to my father and all he taught me about southern cooking and gardening. Chocolate gravy and biscuits on Sunday morning is a treat everyone must try at least once. I don't think I have one yet, I am still always experimenting but I guess if I had to name one thing it would be my mastery of the Thanksgiving Day Turkey and cornbread dressing. Thank you dad for all your cooking secrets! I tried a recipe for baked pork chops that was horrible, so bad that none of us could eat it, not even the dog and that is pretty bad.