I learned to cook from my Grandmother who was an AMAZING cook. She had to be because she had 8 kids. Cooking is a big part of my family. It brings everyone together be it birthdays or holidays. I love to grill, LOVE to make salads, I like to make food that brings people together. There really isn't any Traditions, however I do have memories of my favorite things my Grandmother made. No one can top the recipes for her Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Cream of Potato Soup, Ham Hocks and Lima Beans, the list goes on and on. I once made Banana Brick instead of Banana Bread. I forgot to add the baking powder! That thing weighed a ton!!