My parents are Harold and Anne. They taught me how to entertain guests with grace and how to cook and eat adventurously. For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with fine food and the art and joy of sharing it with friends and family. I'm married to a Southern boy, born in Texas and raised in Colorado. Blake and I have been married for almost ten years and we have 5 children. We're a blended family with three children from Blake's previous marriage and two from mine. Blake loves his family and takes very good care of us unfortunately, his favorite condiment is ketchup, so trying new recipes in our home is not an easy task. Thus, my new outlet for my gourmet cravings is this blog. I currenty live in a small mountain town in Colorado where the sun shines 90 percent of the time and Gods creatures greet us every morning. I love singing opera and have performed in over 18 professional productions in my lifetime. Music, Food and Family..it's what makes my heart sing!