I grew-up cooking quite a bit as the oldest of 4 children. So, after I got married, cooking each night for the two of us wasn't that difficult. That was 6 years ago though. Since then, we've added two more to our family. I stay at home with our two beautiful children, a 3 year old girl, and handsome baby boy. I cook atleast 5 times a week unless my children keep me too busy being Mom. Fortunately, my husband grew up with 7 brothers and sisters, so he certainly did his share of cooking as well. He's always willing to help out in the kitchen when I need him. I love being a wife and mother, and woudldn't change it for anything. Afterall, isn't family what's most important? I think so. My favorite things to cook are meals that are quick and simple, but most importantly, healthy. Dessert takes care of the unhealthy part of the dinner. I'm also a big experimenter. I'm not afraid to try new foods, and I rarely measure my ingredients. There might be the rare occasion that something doesn't turn-out great, but the next time I try it, it always works out. I also enjoy making dishes up. For instance, I just made up this casserole last night that tasted awesome. I think I might actually submit it. Typically we will join our own families for holiday dinners since they are both only 20 minutes away from us. But, I do enjoy making up treat baskets for our friends at Christmas. I really like chocolate and nuts during that time of year, so I usually make something that includes atleast one of those ingredients. My daughter and I will also make cookies to share with our friends... and of course... Santa! I'm a big experimenter. I'm not afraid to try new foods, and I rarely measure my ingredients. There might be the rare occasion that something doesn't turn-out great, but the next time I try it, it always works out. I also enjoy making dishes up. For instance, I just made up this casserole last night that tasted awesome. I think I might actually submit it. I'll call it, "Southwestern Chicken and Rice." I really don't have too many. I guess my only tragedies would be those rare times that I've experiemented and the ingredients didn't work quite well with one another. Then of course, there are those times when I get distrated by the children, and well,... I'm sure every mother is familiar with what happens in those situations.