Fun and friendly and always ready for a dinner party or soiree! I grew up in Raleigh and Cary and have lived in the area most of my life. I'm married to a wonderful guy who also cooks, and I work for NC State University as an instructional designer. I'm also a graduate student at NCSU in Adult and Higher Education. Anything Southern! Collards, turnip greens, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, hopping john, potato salad, barbecue pork, dirty rice--you name it! I loved Sunday dinners at my great grandma's because she cooked everyone's favorite dish--so we could choose from meatloaf, turkey or roast beef, as well as macaroni and cheese, boiled or mashed potatoes! She was a wonderful woman who made all her dishes with love. The New Year's Day feast I cook for family and friends every year. I believe it sets us up for a year of staying in touch!