My husband and I have served as Evangelical missionaries in Spain for twelve years. We are now back living in the States. After 21 moves in 27 years I call no place my hometown. My roots are in Jesus Christ. I love Spanish food! Real Spanish, not Mexican, not Tex-Mex, but Spanish! I make a great paella, and my Tortilla Española almost always has 'muy buena pinta'. I have picked up a lot of Spanish cooking traditions. But, Christmas Eve is always Norwegian Meatballs in Gravy with Lignonberries, mashed potatoes, and peas. I picked up recipes from my Norwegian aunt while growing up. In December 2003 I won an all-village baking contest in Spain for a Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie Pie! We once had friends over for dinner, and I mis-read a recipe for stuffed pork chops. They waited an extra hour before I was able to serve them! But at least it turned out!