I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America way back in 1980. I had spent a total of 10 years in foodservice and loved it. I left that industry many years ago and am now a manager for a major optical chain. I collect cookbooks, love working with wood, and spending time with my daughter which does not leave me as much time as I like for cooking. I love logging on and seeing the latest recipes and ideas. Now if I could cook them as fast as I collect them. I really don't have any particular favorites. I enjoy spending time in the kitchen using any new recipe.