I am married to a wonderful hubby and we have 2 "kids" that is 2 adorable Dobermans. I am disabled and went from being a banker to a closet chef, painter, published poet and stained glass maker. God never closes a door without opening a window and I am thankful for my life as it is and love every minute of it. Beef, Chicken, Soups, Stews and lots of sauces and gravies. Japanese cooking is high on my list of favorites since there are no Japanese places to eat in the small city I live in. Thanksgiving and Christmas, always my favorite times to get in the kitchen for a couple days and go wild. Lately though I have been cooking up a storm almost every day. Got mad one day and decided to create a mess for dinner. Threw everything I could think of into the dish and drats!! it turned out great and is now a family favorite. Punishment by food did not work out that day so I gave it up. LOL. Not to many, thank goodness, but there have been some I cringe to think of.