I am an Air Force offspring, born in Bakersfield, California. I grew up in Indiana. I've worked as a Christian missionary and enjoy traveling. I fell in love with a wonderful South African/British Gentleman (he has dual citzenship.) and we married 18 January 2003. I now live in England, just about five miles from Windsor. In August 2007 I became a dual citizen as well, having become a Naturalized British Citizen. In the past year I've begun cooking all kinds of soup--finding many recipes on this website. I also love to bake. I enjoy cooking, as I am an artistic person, so once I've used a recipe, I'm likely to adapt it, play with it and even get inspired by it. Christmas cookies in December, potato salad in the summer and home made bread anytime. Who needs a bread machine? Not me! My special apple/carrot cake. It's a family favourite. Ask my husband about spinach soup! It tasted like I'd gone out on the lawn, raked up freshly mown grass and boiled it. Ugh!!!