I baked all the time with my mother when I was a child, but I really started cooking when I went to college. I realized that I couldn't live on top ramen and mac and cheese. So, I watched the Frugal Gourmet and Graham Kerr on TV. I checked out cookbooks from the library. I scoured garage sales for cookbooks. My roommates really appreciated all of my experiments, some more than others. Then I cooked for my husband and kids. It's challenging getting a 4-year old to like Brussels sprouts, asparagus, broccoli, and artichokes. But it happened! - Chef Winnona