I grew up in Southern Oregon and went to 4-H to become a homemaker. I learned how to cook when I was 8 and have enjoyed it ever since. My favorite things to cook are the recipes that puts a smile on my family's face especially my daughter's. Green Jello salad at Christmas, Turkey and Sage dressing for Thanksgiving along with Giblet gravey for the mashed potatoes and Aunt Terri's famous fruit salad. Being able to adapt my cooking abilities to meet my daughters special needs because she is severly allergic to Peanuts. Dropping a 13 X 9 inch glass baking dish with a deep dish pizza just made and it shattered all over the kitchen.