Cooking is literally one of my all-time favorite hobbies. Whether it's making a meal, a snack, or even baking a dessert, it's a creative and fun thing to do, especially when your bored.

When I was younger, I always dreamed of being a chef. My family is Italian, so cooking and baking was always a huge thing for my family. Everyone is really good at cooing and everything they made would always receive great compliments. Although my dream of becoming a chef wasn't a real career goal for me, I always enjoyed watching others cook and I even learned a few tricks from my mom or aunt.

When I was 13, my dad and I would always watch cooking shows together. Whether it was "Chopped," "Hell's Kitchen" or "Kitchen Nightmares," we always were so intrigued with the talents of the chef. I always loved Gordon Ramsey, and my dad and I would always try to make some of his recipes whenever we got the chance (his meatballs are amazing, by the way). In high school, I became president of the Culinary Cub, where I would make awesome themed treats from recipes I found online. Although baking wasn't my strong suit, I got the hang of it and my favorite part was always the decorations.

Now as a sophomore in college, I am living in an apartment-style dorm with my own kitchen, and cooking is slowly becoming my favorite thing to do. When I'm not to busy, I love looking at one of the "Tasty" videos on Facebook or turning on the "Food Network" and making whatever I can find. The best part of cooking is having people eat your food! It's great to make a nice meal with friends or family, and sit down and enjoy it. Get cooking; its relaxing, fun, and always delicious!