I am fortunate to have married my best friend and lifelong love. Our story began when we were both teenagers. I had a mutual friend with her sister, and one Saturday afternoon, my friend asked if I wanted to make tomato sauce. Always eager for a new experience, I agreed. Sitting still is not my thing, so we headed over to my wife's parents' house. As we approached the door, the delicious smell of cooking tomatoes filled the air. If you’ve ever lived near an Italian family, you know exactly what I mean.