I'm a 30-something singleton who absolutely LOVES to cook and bake! I'm all about trying new things - once if they work - twice if I fail the first time! HA! :-) I love to bake more than anything, but I really enjoy just spending time whipping up whatever! I never turn away a new recipe (unless the ingredients are too pricey...but even then I'll splurge). I love my crock-pot and my only wish is a bigger kitchen!!! I'm really the first cook in my family. My mom makes really good burnt meatloaf and really good mac and cheese. That's about it. I learned the basics from a nanny I had growing up, and I'm self-taught from there. I was making full family meals by myself before I was 10, and I loved every minute of it. Of couse, there is some stress occasionally...but that makes the finished results even better!