I cooked when my kids were younger and then took a breather. Going to some fine dining restaurants sparked my interest in some culinary dishes. Now, I am participating in the weight watchers program so I look for healthy foods. I love Italian! I love the fresh herbs and use a lot of whole wheat pasta when cooking for me. I like to make up different soups. Since I grew up in the South, it was a lot of fried things. I have long changed that way of eating. I try now to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables. Using fresh herbs!!! too many to list.... :-)