I'm an old bachelor, retired from a life in retail. Love anything involving computers (have been building my own for 10 years) and FOOD.
Since retiring, weight has become a problem
My favorite things to cook
Anything involving pasta and seafood.
My favorite family cooking traditions
None... other than a couple recipes my Mom used to make. She raised 13 kids in an era before convenience foods, and didn't have the time to do anything fancy.
My cooking triumphs
I'm still alive after living and eating alone (mostly) for nearly all of my adult life.
My cooking tragedies
None, really (single guys will eat anything). I wish I had found the time/opportunity to take some cooking classes. If I could trade places with anyone, it would be with Mario Batali.