I am a restaurant writer and write 3 columns a week on local chefs and restaurants in the Glendale, Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. I have been doing this for 9 years. I have a website at www.columnsfromstauffer.com where my readers can read past reviews and make comments. Great fun and I have met lots of fascinating chefs who give me good ideas and recipes. I love to make soup and crockpot dinners. I also love to entertain and do so frequently. I am always looking to try new and different things so I like to cook just about everything but I do not enjoy desserts or baking as much as making appetizers (my favorite),salads and entrees. My family traditions are Filet Mignon for Christmas Eve with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings. Also St. Patrick's Day dinner with friends and family and Easter with Cuban Pork, Black beans, broccoli salad, and angel food cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.