I grew up in a family of good cooks, and an old fashion family where the men did not cook at all. I remember many holidays with lots of family gatherings at both sets of my grandparents house, lots of great food and fun times. My mom is a great cook, home made bread weekly, everything from scratch while growing up. I married into a wonderful family and gained a DMIL that also was a wonderful cook, as well as raised a large garden and canned it all, and best of all had a son who also is a wonderful cook. DH and I actually blend very well in the kitchen. DH is our main supper cook, and I am a lover of baking, everything from bread/rolls and biscuits to cakes and cookies. DMIL taught me how to can, her skills and what she taught me only added to my skill set I already had. I feel very blessed to have had the great cooking influences I have had during my life.