My name is Melissa and I am a working mother of two cute girls and I enjoy cooking (baking really) & E-Bay. My true enjoyment in my "spare time" is flower arranging. I work with silks and LOVE the aged, Italian~Tuscan look and aged wrought iron. I adore making desserts. Whenever there is a party, I am always "told" I am making the dessert..usually something Chocolate!! The year 2004 was the first year I made the family turkey dinner at Thanksgiving. I was so nervous, but it turned out wonderfully and I was so proud. Everyone was surprised! I've been doing it every year since. I've had quite a few, many I care to forget! ;)