I'm a young mother that loves to cook and experiment with new tastes. My only problem is, of course, my children aren't to keen on my style of cooking. So, unfortunately, french fries are a regular part of my supper plans. Compramise is a good thing, I guess!! Personally, I'm a baker. I've been baking since I was 8. Cooking I've only done for the past 5 or so years. I'd have to say that good ol' home cookin' is my favorite, but I hold a special place for "southern" flare. My mother hates to cook, and my dad cooks very little. Unfortunately, there aren't very many traditions that my family shares when it comes to food. My goal is to change that with my own family. Food is a good bonding medium, and traditions are important. I'm self taught. My parents aren't much for being in the kitchen, but I sure am. Everything I know I've learned by experience or from magazines. WOW!! I've had several. I don't even know where to begin.