I started cooking and baking when I was 12. I find experimenting in the kitchen is a great way to relax. I browse recipes to get ideas and modify them to what I have on hand in the kitchen without having to run out to get something special. Holiday baking is my favorite time of the year. I have been known to make a minimum of 10 to 15 different kinds of fudge and upwards of 20+ kinds of cookies. I am always looking for new holiday recipes to try. My family is of Norwegian heritage and I have taken it upon myself to become well versed on our family recipes in my generation. Taking on some of the family recipes for the holidays has been a big thing for me. To have my grandma say that mine are as good as what she makes is a huge compliment!! Who wants to dwell on these, nothing is a tragedy since we learn from every endeavor!!