I'm a mother of three who works more than full time; I have been married for 28 years to a meat & potatoes truly picky eater. I love to cook but my time during the week is terribly limited. I have some pretty good specialties and my cooking is popular during holidays and special occasions. I love to make interesting canapes and party foods. We grill often and I am always looking for new ideas to make those meals more interesting. I like to make interesting salads, lots of interesting entrees, cold soups, and appetizers. I grew up in the South with a mom who was a terrific cook. My favorite type of food is French. We make homemade Irish Cream Liqueur that is extremely popular. I have several wonderful salad recipes and a number of favorite appetizers, like steamed artichokes with lemon garlic sauce, Cold Avocado Soup, Avocado and Grape Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette and many others. I haven't had good luck with the slow cooker - I don't get home in time and often overcook the dishes I try to make.