I am a mother of four and soon to be a grandmother. I teach high school nad in my spare time I love to watch movies, knit and improve my home. I still love to learn new things so improving my cooking skills is a great way to do this. I like to experiment with new ingredients and recipes. I am experienced enough to try different quantities and ingredients in recipes. I hate the everyday humdrum cooking and am continually looking for quick and easy new things to make it less tedious. Our family is far flung and when we get together I plan our meals carefully trying to include everyone's favourites where possible. We have traditions of huge family barbecue breakfasts and special birthdays, engagements etc are feasts. Large family celebrations. I always include favourites and something new and exciting. Some weekday dinners where I am not concentrating tend to get very crisp and inedible!!I did stress I hate everyday cooking.