I am currently in graduate school and in my spare time I love to cook. I find it a great way to relax and blow off steam after hitting the books. I get my love of food and cooking from my parents. Eating dinner as a family was always a priority in our house. As a child, I always wanted to help in the kitchen. My early kitchen chores often included cutting and peeling vegetables, however mundane-I am thankful for that experience because it gave me the opportunity to learn from the two best cooks I know--my mom and my dad