I learned to cook when I moved into my first apartment in college. At first I was a disaster, but I quickly found my footing with quick and easy healthy cooking. I train hard to stay in shape, and work full-time, so quick-and-easy is a must. My favorite thing about cooking is that I never have to guess about what's been put in my food. I love baking, too, and give most of my goodies away to keep myself honest (but not before sneaking a taste)! My family makes vanilla caramels for Christmas. When they're cooking they produce an intoxicating smell that always brings me back to childhood.