I have been cooking since I was 10 years old. I have learned by trial and error. Unfortunately my mother was never a cook herself so at a early age I was preparing meals for us both. Over the years I learned some tricks of the trade from my grandmother but most of my food and cooking knowledge I taught myself. Now that I am in my early 30's I have the swing of things and have a variety of things I cook well. I am also always trying new recipes and new things. I am a good cook and good baker. My mom always says she doesn't know where I got my cooking skills from and we both know it was definately not from her. Everything although I do not eat red meat,chicken,veal, pork or any meats, I do prepare them for family and friends. I love to cook any and everything. But my favorites are shrimp,mussels, crab meat any shellfish or fish recipe. I love pasta dishes and garlic. Made my own tradition Everyday I am challenging myself trying new things, new recipes and new flavors None I always seem to triumph ....knock on wood I have yet to have any cooking tragedies or disasters