We moved to Wisconsin a year ago, and I've yet to unpack a cookbook. Who needs cookbooks anymore with Allrecipes.com and the other resources available online? It's super quick and easy to find the perfect recipe with the perfect ingredients. As a stay-at-home mom of three picky eaters, I was falling into that familiar rut of cooking the same foods over and over again. When I discovered Allrecipes.com a few years ago, I discovered a resource to help me spice up everyday foods with new ingredients. My children are still picky eaters, but I'm challenged each day to try something just a little new and different. My family is from northern Minnesota - Norwegian and Swedes. Christmas time was always a fun experience as a child as my mom baked traditional Scandanavian cookies and lefse. I just received a bread maker for Christmas and have enjoyed finding the perfect bread recipe. Nothing beats the smell of fresh baked bread. I suppose the bread machine does not require much actual cooking on my part - but then again, that's the beauty of it! Quick, easy and delicious. I'm horrible at frying! I don't know how many batches of Southern Fried Chicken I've tried. It always results in soggy skin and a stinky house.