I have always loved to bake, and have learned to enjoy cooking. These factors have shaped my skills:
- Mom, Grandmothers and Siblings that encouraged me to try and shared their wisdom as I learned
- Many great friends, relatives, and neighbors which shared their favorite recipes.
- Home Economics class which taught me, meals must be colorful, have a mix of textures and compatible flavors.
- A supportive family that will eat my mistakes and my successes.
- A Mother-in-law which taught me it is okay to try a new recipe when serving guests. (If it fails then blame the recipe)
- Teaching my children to bake and cook. And they now are teaching me!