I'm a part-time student and full-time mom living common-law. Other than myself, I cook for an adventurous 7 year old boy and his not-so-adventurous dad. I love trying out new ingredients, new cooking methods, new combinations . . . you name it! Other things about me: -I love Eastern European literature, specifically surrounding topics that relate to living in a totalitarian society. -I speak German, Russian and Cantonese -I enjoy writing poetry and non-fiction -I wonder who will read this??? chicken chow mein, fried rice, roast beef dinner, breakfast, and dishes that require mixing together lots of ingredients! I can't say we have a cooking tradition because I have to admit that my mother didn't pass off any good-cooking skills. But I suppose a fluke tradition is that I accidentally burn myself on something hot a few times a month. :S Discovering that I can "wing" recipes and create my own delicious dishes! Unique throw-together creations: -feta pasta with chicken and veggies -fajita chicken stew -beef and potato stew Too many to name! The bright red roast, the pink turkey, the crunchy pasta/rice, the burnt sauce, the soggy veggies, etc. etc. etc.