An artist at heart I always try to add my personal touch to things! Cooking is so flexible that when Ive conquered the act itself I should be ready to create some interesting dishes!! Baking has always been my fav! I absolutely adore cookies! Ive realized though that I might have a type of cooking ADD because Id much rather prepare and bake or slow cook than sit over the cooktop all night!! Especially since I commute to work, my slow cooker has become my best friend! With a family of all girls, my grandmother being from Oaklahoma, Ive had a few traditions handed down but not many unfortunately. Baking is big in my family, I was baking cookies by nine, and cakes shortly after. Grandma married and moved out at 18 so she took what she had learned and taught herself the rest, she thought it important that we do the same. In our family being a good hostess is almost as important as the food itself, setting the table, having appetizers, nice serving pieces, etc. Its all about spending time with friends and family, not for religious holidays, or Hallmark holidays, but because thats the joy of life! From allrecipes Ive baked the BEST Apple Pies!! AND I now adore Meatloaf, Cajun Meatloaf that is! Im not too good at judging spices, I seem to never add enough salt...or something. Im not able to just come up with something or cook without a recipe. Another thing is I usually dont taste my food before its done, I almost get full just cooking and wouldnt want to ruin dinner, haha.