I was born in North Carolina. I was raised a Army brat. I am retired from the legal profession. I am married to John I. Lake Jr and we have a small dog named Ruby. I also love to do all crafts. Lasagna, comfort foods, deserts, and homemade breads When I was a child my mother and I would set one day a week apart from the rest to have " bread day" that was the day that we would prepare our rolls, loaf breads, muffins, popovers, and more and then freeze them for later use. My chili, blueberry almond yogurt bread Chicken and rice casserole