Hello Rachaelle and welcome to Chef Talk. With a chef in the house I'm envious of how easy it is to pick up ideas and learn skills. Here at Chef Talk we value the skills, knowledge and eagerness to learn of our home cook members. There is a great deal to be learned here, whether it's from participating in the forums or reading the cooking articles, blogs, or the many archived items from our 10 year history. Try using the search tool here to find earlier posts on topics of interest to you.
The only limitation we have is that home cooks like you and I mustn't post in the Professionals' forums. However, we're encouraged to read there. We hope you visit and participate here often.
Welcome!
Mezzaluna
P.S.- Italics are difficult to read sometimes, so you might want to choose a clearer font for your posts.