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I loved helping my mom and grandma cook occasionally when I was little. I did not do it often, but whenever I helped them it was always a lot of fun. Cooking was always exciting and never difficult. When I graduated from University, I started cooking more and more until it became a passion.

First recipe I tried when I was very young: http://www.imagelicious.com/blog/2015/5/31/farmers-cheese-cookies

I absolutely adore my kitchen. When we moved into our house a few years ago, the kitchen was really outdated and not friendly. We did a full kitchen renovation and three years later I wouldn't change a thing. I spent a lot of time finding the perfect way to organize my kitchen so that everything is easy to use and convenient. Now I just maintain it, like pouring flour and sugar from bags into containers, arranging spices etc.

But my biggest secret in keeping the kitchen organized is my husband. I cook and he cleans!

Practice, practice, practice! And watch cooking shows! I watched a lot of food network when I just started cooking. It was really helpful to see proper consistency and texture and techniques. Those things are easier to see than to read.

Ina Garten (aka Barefoot Contessa)! I absolutely adore her. I'd make a Blue Cheese, Walnut and Pecan Bread as an hors d'oeuvre, Roast Leg of Lamb for main course and my favourite Strawberry Cookies for dessert.

Ok, who am I kidding? I am Russian and Russians are known for their dinner parties, most likely I'd have about 5-7 different appetizers, couple or more sides for the lamb and definitely about two more desserts in addition to the cake. If I can't have enough leftovers after a dinner party for 3-4 days, I consider that there's not enough food made.

Food Photography is my hobby. Sometimes I cook just to take a picture.

Pinch of Yum