Retired in 2006, Love touring on my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic Motorcycle to rallys, Grow a lot of veggies in garden, and spices. Am not afraid to try different things in kitchen. Member of Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association as a Support member, Forgotten Eagles of Michigan, and ABATE. all motorcycle groups for Veterans and Safety. A lot of Southern Mediterranean dishes. My Mentor of sorts was wathcing and reading Nick Stellino's "Cucina Amore" Pastas, meatless and seafood. and slow cooker recipes. My Grandmother was from the Ukraine, so a lot of German style dishes, but mostly Southern Mediteranean (Italian)and Grilling. I've developed from scratch a heartburn free Oven Dressing in Italian tradition for Mother in law who always got heartburn. Many, during trial and error, but getting used to knowing how much of different types of spices to add without over doing it....especially spicy.. We live and learn, but fear not, to try again..