I am a wife, mother and now a grandmother. I have lived on my husbands' family farm for over 40 years and love the country way of life, though I do love to visit big cities and traveling. I am a southern cook and feel most comfortable in the kitchen. Make ahead dishes for the freezer, baking, slow cooking, desserts, salads and it's fun trying gourmet recipes from time to time. Every New Year starting the year off with luck by fixing the southern tradition of blackeyed peas, ham (or hog gowls), collard (or mustard) greens and cornbread. Also look forward to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas dinner with family and/or friends. I've had a few of those..... And, plenty of these....!