I love to cook, but who'd've thought this a few years back??? I have a large family that loves to eat. My specialty is taste not looks. So, there! Living at home with Hubby, and our kitty cat. Influences are Caribbean, Spanish, French, and Italian. Anything tasty, healthy, fattening, delicious, new. Cooking with wine and sometimes putting some in the food. LOL! Thanksgiving '05. Did it all by myself with Hubby helping out. My first time EVER! Dad and Mom and Hubby had seconds and thirds!!! The trend continues. Thanksgiving 08 was perfect! OY. Thankfully that hasn't happened with company over. My stews have looked like (well regurgitation) in the past... UHM... NEVER ADD THE SWEET POTATOES EARLY!