I'm a lover of the outdoors, of cooking, and of writing. My cooking style is more of a test and adjust method. I put together ingredients and adjust as needed, so I rarely have a set amount for a recipe. For those who like to experiment with flavors, you'll understand. For those just starting out cooking, my recipes may seem a bit frustrating. Virtually anything. I don't like baking too much because if you put too much of something in you tend to ruin the recipe - but most everything else can be 'created'. My family followed the belief that you should be open and try new things, new places. Some of my favorite memories are of finding a hole-in-the-wall diner or restaurant with amazing food. It helped us later in preparing food, in the "It needs to be zestier, like the pork in Colorado.." type way. Anything that is new, or has my family saying, "can you make this for my birthday meal" or "that is so good! let's make more." Too many to list. I see it as a chance to better my cooking though.