I live in Southern New Jersey with my husband, Jason. We do not have any children (yet!). I work really long hours as a pharmacist at a retail pharmacy, so it is really hard for me to find time to cook. When I do cook however, I want excellent, restaurant quality recipes!! (I generally only try 5 stars!) I also like trying something new every time I cook, whether it just be one dish or the entire meal. My husband and I get really competative in the kitchen. Each of us trying to be the better cook (most of the time he wins!). Asian food, Casseroles, Pasta!!!!!! Anything with Southern influence. I have an obsession with starches. Most of my meals have to include rice, pasta, or potatoes. While I was growing up, about once a week my family would get together for dumplings and butterbeans with a side of cornbread. My grandmother was the best cook. Her specialty was Southern food and I can still smell her kitchen as the food was being prepared. Anytime I make something that my husband likes, I consider that a win. He is my worst critic but my biggest fan. I spent one day cooking Guiness stew in a slow-cooker only to have it coming out with ZERO flavor at all!!! My family was looking forward to that meal and it was such a disappointment. (The meat was really tender though.) Followed the recipe exactly and I still don't know what happened. Guess it was just a bad recipe.