I have always loved experimenting in the kitchen and with the help of Foodnetwork and shows like Iron Chef, my interest has developed into more of a full-fledged hobby. Growing up, my mom didn't really have enough money or the means to go to the grocery store very often, so our meals were very basic and often repeated. We had hamburger almost every night for dinner. So now I love to buy fresh produce and different cuts of meat or fish and am still exploring and tasting new things. I love to make food for people to enjoy and joined Allrecipes to share my personal favorite recipes as well as accumulate a formidable arsenal of recipes to treat my family to. Casseroles, pasta dishes, vegetables, pies.