Hi Denice. Mine is also strictly what I have picked up without any formal...
training at all. Unless you count chemistry class. ;o)
I mostly cook, not bake, but have been experimenting a little with that lately. Work has nothing to do with cooking, and I also have improved cooking/baking 500% since I first came to GRS/Finer Kitchens - I am surprised at all of the knowledge about food and techniques that I have now!