I was born in Braddock, Pa. and moved with my family to Oregon when I was 8 yrs. old. I love the country life, I'm married, have 3 grown children and 2 grand-kids. I love reading, traveling and crafting. My family is my biggest blessing and I love being around them. I love recipes that are quick but delicious so my favorite things to cook are foods that get raves and I'm able to say didn't take a lot of time. Both my husband and son love to spend time in the kitchen and often now I get to sample their creations. I love holiday cooking because everyone in the family pitches in and we get family time not only eating the meal but preparing it as well. I make a pretty decent Thanksgiving dinner and love to put together a picnic meal during the summer. Must not have been too tragic, since I can't remember any right now.