I am completely obsessed with food. I love to talk about food, shop for food, search for recipes, and plan meals. My husband Mike, of almost 13 years, who is not a foodie, doesn't quite understand how I can think about food so much. But he does enjoy the fruits of my labor. My son Michael, who is 5 years old is a true chocoholic. And my daughter, Julia 9 years old, has a more sophisicated palate. She perfers to eat grilled salmon rather than grilled cheese. I love to cook anything Italian. Everything from homemade gnocchi, ravaoli, and pasta to chicken dishes like marasala, piccata and cacciatore. Recently I made Veal Osso Bucco, it was devine. Definately, a special occassion meal due to the cost. I love the tradition of making homemade Paska bread for the holidays. The recipe I use is hand written by my grandmother. I am well known for my stuffed mushrooms, but recently I made a prime rib that was as good as any steakhouse would serve, creamy horseradish sauce and all. When learning to cook I was trying make mashed potatoes and I way over boiled them and they broke apart. It was like potato soup, there wasn't anything left to mash. OOPS!