I started cooking as a child and my skills have evolved over the years. My cooking exploits have evolved over the years from traditional, midwestern family style (e.g. casseroles, high carb, kid-friendly foods, etc.) to more healthy and gourmet styles (e.g. fresh vegetables and fruits, lean protein, low fat dairy, minimal carbs, etc.). I love making up different kinds of salads, especially with greens. The best combinations include greens, fruit of some kind, nuts, scallions or green onions, cheese and some kind of vinagrette. Traditional Thanksgiving dinners. It's my favorite holiday! I was very young and cooking my first Easter dinner after my daughter was born. I was trying to cook a boneless ham and I didn't realize it had a second paper wrapper on it...took me for EVER to figure out why the darned thing wasn't cooking in the oven!