i'm 35 years old, a california native, but grew up in washington state and recently moved cross-country to rhode island. new england rules. i love to experiment in the kitchen. my specialty is homemade lasagne and taco soup. i love rich food with delicate presentation. my family drinks beer for tradition. i made a great low-fat cheesecake that you wouldn't ever even know was reduced calorie or low fat. it was still rich and gorgeous in color and texture while holding a lightly sweet but still cream cheesey taste. bacon. i have a hard time cooking bacon for some reason. i think i get freaked out by having to cook it so thoroughly, but one thing i love more than anything is a properly cooked slice of bacon.