"Neither of us cooked or cared about the kitchen when we built the house," Wendy said. "But Bill has since become quite the chef. He watches every cooking show and we love to entertain." Their last gathering brought 26 friends to their home to feast on steak and salmon. Parties like this are a breeze since the couple upgraded their kitchen. Among its features: double ovens, a subzero refrigerator, high-end dishwasher, oversized island and a separate ice maker to accommodate the thirsty crowds. "It's a really efficient and organized space," Bill said. A former construction company owner, Bill stayed behind in Minnesota while Wendy started their new business venture in 2008: Village Palms Landscaping. MAGAZINE 17