I am a new mom and wife. I have no time to cook the way I want to. I grew up w/ a "made from scratch" mom and constantly fall short of the bar she set. However, having that back-ground has such an impact on my desires to be a great cook. Also, it does not help that my sister is a master at making very good and complex recipes almost daily for her family. Although both my Mom and sister were/are stay at home moms and I am not - somehow makes me feel a little better. I'm left always wanting more time to make good meals for my little perfect family. ANYTHING that make other people happy. I've been in the food industry on the manufacturing and distribution side of things. Working with Chef's etc. made me want to become one. I don't care if it is from the box mac n cheese or somthing that took me all day to make. I love making food for people and for them to enjoy it. One word...THANKSGIVING! :) Eggplant. Anything my husbad likes or asks for more of. Also, when someone asks for a recipe. Anytime I have to open a box, or use the microwave...which is more often then I like.