I'm an active mom of 4 with a recent Retired Army Vet hubby, and took on a huge move to the great up north. I'm a full~time homemaker, part~time food blogger, avid & obsessed novice photographer, recently left my communications job at a nice size hospital to take on caterering, now that I'm re~establishing myself, I am the owner of Goff's Goodies Galore. I love allrecipes and pretty much an addict. I'm also a new member to Rogue Valley Photography Club, and an Allrecipes Allstar Brand Ambassador. And have stamped allrecipes on me for life. The site has opened up my eyes to so much more then just recipes. I feel more cultured then all my years of actually traveling all over the world. I'm proud to be a member of this site and my love, passion & learning other recipes from other valued members has really broaden my horizens. Asian, Mexican, Multi-cultured foods, Low-fat, Low-sugar, Stews, casseroles, slow cooker meals and baking......Everything!! Funny but true: Cooking traditions men sit in the recliner and women in the kitchen...lol My family is always in the kitchen. My sister and her family, my parents and my family celebrate Christmas in January. Due to distance and work related jobs. Every year we plan what we are having ahead of time. Our tradition is usually food we've had abroad growing up overseas. Normally with Asia influences. It's always a special treat when we normally don't make the dishes often throughout the year. Unknown to me when I came up with a chicken and dumpling recipe of my own, my father was floored & delighted and told me it tasted just like his mother's.......My mom dropped her jaw because it was better then her's. It's a staple with my husband and kids. I had found a recipe for a Pretzel Pie(like Pecan Pie), thought it looked good and I didn't follow the recipe when it said unsalted pretzels. I just grabbed the normal stuff with the salt on it, made the pie, and my dad and husband were painting with thrist. And making weird pickle sour expressions, when I realized the pie was over salted. Oopppss! I never made it again.