I am a newlywed who loves to cook! I love to find new recipes and make them my own. It is impossible for me to follow a recipe exactly as written. Unless, of course, I am baking (even then I usually change up some of the "optional" ingredients. Whatever is in my fridge. As my Grandma always says, "There is always room for another person at the table; throw another potato on the fire!" Everyone is invited to share in the family meal, not all family shares blood, but they do share love. Anytime my husband and I cook together. When we first got together, the only thing he knew how to make was mac n cheese (from the box). Now one of our favorite things to do is try new recipes, and enjoy our success together! I like to think of them as learning opportunities