I am a Detroit native, a mother of 2 young boys and a wife to 1 husband. =) My husband and I juggle work, family life, and other committments. It is a joy =) The days are busy, yet I love (love!) to cook (and bake!) for my family and others. Baking sweets is one of my favorite ways to bless people. I love quick and easy recipes that taste as though I haven't made any short-cuts! I love wholesome recipes that are free from processed ingredients and preservatives. And if the recipe uses 'pantry' ingredients, that makes it a winner in my book! ;-) Once i was toasting bread in the oven (several slices), in the midst of getting ready for work and cleaning the house, etc etc. I forgot about the bread, but remembered when the smoke alarm went off! The bread was on fire, and I had to open the windows to air the house out. I was fanning a towel out the front door, when the smoke alarm went off again (more smoke) Just then I saw my new neighbors, smiling at me, while moving some things in next door! AH! What a sight I was. =)