Born in Brooklyn in 1945, now living in Huntersville, North Carolina, I was lucky enough to stay single for 35 years. Now, happily married for 4 years--married for 27, but 4 were happy. Taught myself to follow recipes when I was single to impress the young ladies. Wifey's first attempt to cook was hamburgers which were used for hockey pucks, so I assumed the chef's role. I'm basically retired, so I have time to cook anything. Making food palatable. Having Wifey and the two boys ask for more. I'm a mad scientist when I cook. Sometimes my creations are chased by the family with torches and burned in the windmill.