I'm married with two children. I love to cook and experiment with recipes, new and old! Baking is my favorite but I like dinners too, especially ones that are quick, easy, and really good(slow cookers are a particular favorite!) Cookies and pies and breads, oh my! During the holidays I bake my brains out on the weekends, I love it! When I was 17, I worked for a chef that was invited to the James Beard House in NYC as a guest chef. I was able to "tag along" as his Sous Chef. What a rush! Hat's off to all of you who started and stayed Chef-ing! I decided I wanted more time for a family and a life instead... I can't stand it when I try a new recipe that totally flops... What a disappointment and waste...