I am married to an artist for 52 years. We won't leave Racine to retire somewhere where it's warmer. I love to cook for friends and family. Have written 3 cookbooks for friends and family, but none "published" nationally. Shrimp dishes, chicken dishes, fish dishes, and salads are my favorite things to cook. I gave up baking many years ago when sons left home. Before that I baked bread weekly along with anything else I could think of. At Christmas my mother would make her White Fruitcake. This is NOT your traditional "door stop" fruitcake. It's mostly cake with various candied fruit included, along with good brandy. The tradition has gone down another generation now. I invited friends for dinner, giving them 4 menus from which to choose. They chose Rack of Lamb this time. I had never made it before. The table was set beautifully with a small personal menu for each place. I prayed the whole time it would turn out. It was more than a triumph! It was spectacular. The plates looked professional when served. Alas, I didn't take a photo. When we were first married I didn't know how to cook at all except the basics. My tragedy was cooking peas to mush for guests. My best friend will not let me forget it to this day!