I love to travel and cook. I have 3 great kids... my daughter is teaching in Mexico, my oldest son is serving in the Air Force and station in Omaha NE after 3 years in Okinawa Japan and my youngest son is graduated from University of WI-Milwaukee and has moved to Omaha to be with his favorite brother! My favorite chefs are Alton Brown, for his teaching of the chemistry of cooking, and Rick Bayless because of his lifelong love of mexican food and traditions. (Oh yeah, I can't forget Anthony Bourdain...just because he's sooo HOT!) Mexican, mexican and more mexican. I search for traditional recipes and love to be as authentic as possible, both in ingredents and technique. That't not to say I don't love all the great mexican recipes on this site... I do! hmmm..that's a hard one. Mom did a mean mac n' cheese which I love to make in the winter... grandma was the soup cook and I love her beef vegetable and chicken with kluski recipes. Thanks to all the great women cooks who taught and inspired me. Ever meal is a triumph if it pleases me and the people I share with!