I am a single mom, with a 2 year old daughter. I love to cook for large groups of people. I enjoy holidays, and throwing get togther's for my family and my daughter Sedona. I am inspired to create new casserole's and new pies. My daughter is my biggest critic. I enjoy learning new cooking ideas and love to "change" the ingredients. I am motivated to cook; because I was never taught how to growing up. I am the queen of casseroles. My mom only cooked home maid fried chicken; so I have mastered that. I love to make side dishes, and eating all the French bread. I have started making pies about 5 months ago; and I am excited to have people try them during the holidays this year. Fried Rice, Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Chicken, LOL. I have many. It was trial and error. I finally found what works and I am more confident then ever to master a new recipe.