I'm a self-taught cook and although I don't have a sweet tooth, baking seems to be my forte. I'm always giving away whatever I make! I'm a born-and-raised Valley Girl, and I like to experiment with all the different foods available in the Los Angeles area. So many cultures, so little time. Quickbreads are my specialty, although I make a mean Chicken Marsala and pork chops w/ raspberry sauce. My grandmother is Hungarian, and her cooking is always amazing and (frustratingly) impossible to duplicate. One day I'll get it right! Apple Cardamom cheesecake, Downeast Maine Pumpkin bread, Banana Bread are my most popular dishes with family and friends.