Recent UVa chemistry grad, now working in a lab. I went on a cooking hiatus in college, but now I'm back and ready to try new recipes. Here's hoping AR inspires me to cook more and use the microwave less. Mexican food is my favorite to eat, but I'm probably best at cooking rice and pasta (aka boiling water :) The typical Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals with family and friends. My dad's pecan and french coconut pies are expected at these occasions. Homemade marshmallows! Were so soft and fluffy...didn't taste like store-bought until they were a month old. Lime sherbet...was inedibly sour.