I love hearing the "mmmm" sounds from someone eating something I've made. My grandmother was an amazing cook and my mom is an amazing cook. Hopefully, I've followed in their footsteps. -Comfort foods that trigger wonderful childhood memories. -Roasted garlic on baguettes--a simple favorite at my house, I can never make enough. -White Bread Plus from the Joy of Cooking -Chili Verde, Pasole, Green Curry--one pot meals are awesome My grandfather would get up at the butt-crack of dawn to start his spaghetti sauce. I remember seeing tomatoes, tomato paste, tons of garlic, oregano, basil, ground round, oxtail, whole pepperoni. It would simmer all day. I haven't yet perfected grandpa's but I'll get there. -YEAST!!! -Grilling, yes, I can grill a steak better than my husband. -My first Thanksgiving Dinner without mom's help YEAST!!!