I cook for two, my husband and myself. Since we both enjoy leftovers, cooking for 2 doesn't pose the regular problems of "what to do with the leftovers" question. We always cook together, as we both enjoy doing so. I am a pretty much self taught cook and really love experimenting with new recipes. simple favorites like "souped up" meatloaf, enjoy baking My mother and me always share in the Thanksgiving meal prep. she and I cook practically all night the night before and present it to our extended family on the vbig day. Making fancy coverleaf yeast rolls I put a turkey in the oven the night before Thanksgiving and had planned to allow it to cook on low for several hours in the oven and fell asleep only to awake to nothing but a burnt pile of bones. It was my 1st attempt to bake the holiday turkey and I was heartbroken. Luckily my father ran out to find a grocery open and saved the day!