I grew up in the midwest and did not have a lot of exposure to different spices. After moving to Colorado, my circle of friends was big on huge flavors and it opened a new world! I really loved food and I eventually started to teach myself how to cook and now I love to experiment and I usually try a new recipe once a week! My boyfriend loves my cooking and that keeps me very motivated. I'm very active- love tennis, working out, hiking, and of course - eating out, cooking, and lots of wine! I love making spicy things- mexican is a definite favorite. I also just love trying new recipes- anything really. I feel triumphant almost everyday!