I am a part-time English teacher and full-time mom to twin daughters. I love cooking hearty but healthy meals for my family and friends. Tortiere for Christmas Eve, poppy seed cake for Christmas morning, and lobster stew for Christmas lunch, and making a buche de noel with my twin sister. Lobster for the 4th of July. Preparing a balanced and healthy Thanksgiving dinner for my familt after my mom (the resident chef) passed away. Too many to count -- but let's just say that I have learned not to try out brand new recipes for dinner parties!