My first career (1972-1985) was as a Home Economics teacher in Mt. Olive Twp., NJ. I taught Sewing, Family Living and Cooking along with all the other things that Home Ec. teachers get called upon to "teach." I left teaching and became a Real Estate Broker/Sales Associate in 1986 and have been a Full time professional ever since. I love to period. I especially like to create dishes based upon available foods in the house at any given time. Pasta, grilling...I use the outdoor grill year round. Making my first Pie crust in front of a cooking class my first year as a teacher. It actually came out well! Making turkey soup from the turkey carcass; after simmering all day, I drained the soup...but forgot to put a pot under the strainer. It all went down the drain!