I'm a college student in Portland, OR. I love to read, listen to music, dance, hang out with friends, and (of course) cook. Breads, cookies, fish, steaks, fancy sandwiches My dad and I have a special chocolate chip cookie recipe that we always make whenever we're together. He also sends me some for special occasions, like at graduation or Christmas. The rest of my family doesn't really cook! About four years ago, I spent the last few weeks before Christmas making a million festive goodies to put together on sampler plates for friends. It was incredibly hectic, but everything got done and turned out delicious!