I'm a 30-something singleton who absolutely LOVES to cook and bake! I own a bakery and catering business, Scratch, and I have found wonderful additions to my menus here! I'm all about trying new things - once if they work - twice if I fail the first time! :-) I love to bake more than anything, but I really enjoy just spending time whipping up whatever! I never turn away a new recipe (unless the ingredients are too pricey...but even then I'll splurge). I love my crock-pot and my only wish is a bigger kitchen!!! I'm really the first cook in my family. My mom makes really good burnt meatloaf and really good mac and cheese. That's about it. I learned the basics from a nanny I had growing up, and I'm self-taught from there. I was making full family meals by myself before I was 10, and I loved every minute of it. Of couse, there is some stress occasionally...but that makes the finished results even better! Catering my first party for more than 100 people, then my first party for more than 200! To hear the words "this is amazing" when someone is referring to your food...that's the best compliment life has to offer! My very first catering gig, I was asked to make 10 cheesecakes for a retirement party. No problem. Same recipe I've always used...never failed...never cracked...always amazing. This day, however, EVERY SINGLE CHEESECAKE CRACKED! Huge cracks. HUGE! So into the pantry I dug, made homemade strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry glazes, topped each off with the glaze and some whipped cream. When I arrived at the party, everyone wanted to know where the amazing three layer cheesecakes came from! :-)