I'm a stay-at-home mom to 3 on-the-go kids. I like to cook, but find I have very little time to devote to that passion. I'm most interested in quick meals that I can get on the table in a pinch. While I am truly a Southerner (think butter, and lots of it), I'm trying very hard to change my evil ways and learn to cook healthier. I love to collect cookbooks even if I never cook anything out of them - currently completing the entire set of Southern Living annual recipes 1979-present. And, my knitting needles, like my kids, are always close at hand! I really love desserts, unfortunately. I don't like to make things like pies and rolled cookies - I much prefer things that all get dumped in and don't require so much time - instant gratification. I bake a good bit of bread, but I must admit that I use a bread machine. Okay, I'll admit it: I love carbs!