Hi! I'm really looking forward to being a part of SP and to learn and share ideas, recipes, successes, failures, etc. I'm a native Texan and currently living in Kazakhstan. Cooking over there is a bit of a challenge (horsemeat is a fav---sorry, have to pass on that one) and very expensive but hubby and I are managing. Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies and I'm happiest when I'm preparing meals for others--I also like to read and collect cookbooks.