I have a love/hate relationship with cooking and baking. Love eating it..... Hate making it. I'm a good cook too. I always get the thumbs up from hubby and kids... well, except picky daughter but she doesn't count. There is just something about measuring, mixing, stirring, tending and turning that I hate! Maybe it's my impatient nature. I'd much rather clean it all up than cook it in the first place. Sadly, I have had to cook and cook and cook for many years! And most likely will have to cook and cook and cook for many more! Making Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies for Christmas I do love my kitchen gadgets and appliances as they make things easier. The crock pot is my very best friend and we have had many good memories together.... oh beefy mushroom pot roast, soda pulled pork, sweet potatoes and chicken, and tomato hamburger soup. The waffle iron often holds my hand for breakfast. The Braun hand blender leads me...