30 year old native of Phoenix!! You dont find too many people born and raised here, but AZ is my home and I love it!! I'm a business analyst for a health insurance co, and have worked in the healthcare field since I was 16 (started college when I was a youngster). Been at my current job 7 years and love every minute of it! Having grown up with my maternal grandparents who were originally from the south, I learned my way around a kitchen fast. Pretty much, I've been cooking and baking since before I was tall enough to see over my grandmother's kitchen counter. Memories of standing on a chair or step stool assisting her in the kitchen with various recipes. Fondest would have to be associated with the holidays. They grandparents had a huge pecan tree so lots of pecan pies and other recipes that called for nuts were often baked. Not to mention all the southern cooking that was done. The recipes that my grams has passed down to me I've adjusted to m The grill always gets a workout - steaks and salmon with dill and lemon. Also, cant forget the southern roots: oven-fried chicken, corn bread (johnny cake), hamhock and beans, pulled pork with bbq sauce, and sweet tea! Cooking thanksgiving dinner for the family - turkey or brisket with all the sides! Also, baking during the holidays. Taking over the holiday cooking 8 years ago! Everyone makes mistakes - but learning from them makes you a better cook!