I have a big family - six kids, 2 step-kids, and 6 grandkids. I love to cook (among other things) and have been cooking since I was 6 years old. My hobbies include painting, swimming, cosmetic chemistry, sewing, & reading - especially cookbooks. I bring home cookbooks as souvenirs of most places I go and also can rarely pass up a good cookbook anywhere.

 

I am lacto-ovo-vegetarian, but have had to cook for various eating issues over the years, so am able to cook for vegans, those with allergy issues, etc., as well as for the "meat and potatoes" group.  I love to cook various ethnic meals, and will periodically prepare a meal that is "all chinese, all mexican, all east indian", etc.

I used to work in restaurants as a cook, although I don't currently.  I began this at the age of 14.  I also periodically do custom ordered wedding cakes as a sideline now and have catered a few weddings, including my step-daughter's.