In January 2010, I joined Weight Watchers, redefined my approach to food (flavor over fat, quality over quantity), drew on years of instruction, and taught myself to cook in a new way.  Grandma taught me baking and tradition, Mom taught me taste, technique, passion and fearless curiosity (the fearless part took me years to understand). Living in California allows year-round access to incredible ingredients and constant inspiration. Though the battle of the bulge always continues, I’ve managed to make some very tasty things in the interim and most of them are actually healthy.