I love family, and I have a weakness for eating out. I also love to work out, so I tend to try making more lean meals. I love italian food and pies. I believe moderation is the key to eating healthy. I like to make chicken dishes, but I also like to create meals that don't require any one main ingredient. Sometimes I'm out of everything. Green bean casserole is a great side-dish staple in my home, too. I love Thanksgiving at my mother's house. My sister makes a great bird, and my mother makes wonderful sides, while another of my sisters makes the desserts. It's a fabulous time of a collection of "famous" dishes from each family member. Once all of my sisters moved out of the house, my mother and I lived alone together for a while. We used to go through tons of cookbooks to decide on dinner. I was so proud of the both of us when each dish came out incredible. In the past, my desserts have left much to be desired. I once tried to make an angel-food cake with veins of chocolate and peanut butter...it didn't turn out too well. :(