I am the only female in a house of 5. I am married with 3 sons, even the dog and cat are boys! So needless to say, food is important in my house. I love to bake, and I am always trying new recipes to keep variety on the table. I absolutely LOVE All Recipes!! I am willing to try anything! Some of the most requested things that I cook are: Homemade Apple Pie, Beer Batter Fried Shrimp, Manicotti, Homemade Macaroni & Cheese........ I don't have any family cooking traditions, but I hope to be the one to start them. Although, I have boys, so maybe at least one of them would like to cook! Everyone in my family loves when I cook for them though!! They buy what I need, and they send me to the kitchen!! Well, I am 30. When growing up, mom always bought frozen boxed meats and boxed potatoes!! So, when I got married, that stopped. In the last 10 years, I have cooked with fresh meats and veggies, and even learned how to modify recipes to my family's taste. Each time I cook I get better and better. I am now able to help others learn like I have, and it's a great feeling!! I have had a few, but that is how you learn! It's not always going to be perfect the first time!! I can't remember anything specific or recent.