I'm a self-made food historian for Medieval thru Regency Period. I've been using this site for ages and figured it was about time I signed on and give a little back. I've lived all over the world and cook just about any cuisine, so much so that family and friends really only come visit me for the food.(I know it, I'm on to you, kids!) Anything that has a history to it. All my neices and nephews have lived with me at one time or another because they wanted me to teach them how to cook and learn the secret to great pie. Numerous ribbons and one trophy for my pie specialties Contributing author to two cookbooks: "Sharpe Chefs" and "Sharpe Chefs: On Campaign" available from Pickard Press at www.youbooks.co.uk Once upon a time when I was very young and naive, I thought I could fry lettuce.