I am a mother of 4 always looking for new recipes to keep my children happy and healthy. I find this to be a great forum. I am a Creole girl so all Creole and Cajun foods tempt my soul. My daddy is the greatest cook of all. Since I am married with children, I couldn't take him with me to be my chef so I have to learn these sills on my own. I am actually doing quite well and I love cooking. My main goal is to make Gumbo like my father and no recipe will ever compare to his. He makes it as he goes and I've got to learn how to create a bowl of Gumbo just like his. I really have no preference on what I enjoy cooking. I just love experimenting and trying new things. I prefer fish and chicken but I will try most anything if the ingredients sound like they blend well. Did I say Gumbo already? I mastered the dirty rice! Other than the typical burnt skillet and almost setting the house on fire, none!