I was raised in the country and we made bread every Saturday for the following week. My Mom would have cooking classes with my sisters and me. Each getting to make a cookie recipe of our choice. I started cooking at a young age. My tastes have changed and widened over the years to a variety of foods including Italian and Mexican foods. Italian, and Mexican foods. My favorite ingredients for foods are cheese, or garlic, or pastas. Cheesecakes for birthdays instead of regular cake. The traditions have changed since the kids are now grown and gone. Sometimes it is Lasagna for Christmas, or what ever strikes our taste buds. Comfort foods are I guess the one strong and true tradition. Our favorite cheesecake that we make for Birthdays. Well everyone burns something at least once in their life. Or there is the forgotten ingredient, oops. But all are learning experiences that make us better cooks.