I'm a new dad trying to learn more recipes for my family. I knew a few good recipes as a bachelor, but now that I'm married with a 6 month little boy, I'm trying to cook as much as possible to alleviate stress for my wife. Soups, stews, cakes and pies are my favorite to eat, and subsequently, my favorite things to cook. Although, I was brought up eating dinner around the tv for the most part, holidays were the exception. My parents are both from LARGE familys so holidays and get-togethers meant tons of food and even more cooks in the kitchen battling for space. As a new parent, I'm concerned about spending quality time with my family as well as monitoring what goes into my family's meals. My wife and I put my son's exersaucer in the kitchen, play music and cook - my wife and I get to talk about our day and our sons loves it! Last Thanksgiving when my wife was 8 1/2 months pregnant, I pulled off Thanksgiving lunch for the family and her relatives and every recipe came from this site. Buying a bread machine - biggest waste of money ever.