Married, working Mother of three children (14, 15, 18). I live in the beautiful State of Maine and enjoy cooking with native ingredients and seasonal produce. As a family, we strive to eat nutritious, low fat foods. I experiment with grains such as quinoa and bulgur. I shop in season and let availability dictate my meal planning. I enjoy preparing family feasts and spend nearly every Sunday cooking the coming week's meals in advance. As a former restaurant owner, I am most proud of my commitment to prepare nutritious foods that taste great. My greatest cooking triumph would have to collectively be my many successfully catered functions, from seaside lobster bakes to garden dinner parties. I tend to forget the 'misses' as soon as they occur!