Cooking "I began seriously cooking about seven months ago. I never thought I would actually be able to create something edible. But after receiving my first cookbook last February, The Pioneer Woman Cooks, I've found joy in cooking. " "Cooking for me started small. I picked a recipe that seemed easy. Chicken Spaghetti, pretty simple. More people showed up for dinner than I had anticipated and it was a hit. The entire pan was basically scraped clean. I felt like if I could make one pan that people enjoyed, what else could I create?" "I moved to another recipe, home made macaroni and cheese, malted milk chocolate chip cookies, and cajun chicken pasta. Each becoming a favorite among friends. It was really fun for me, and I've discovered something new about me. That I can actually create something that others could enjoy, but also do something that can relax me and teach myself new skills. "