ABOUT THIS COOK:

I am a freelance writer based out of San Francisco. I love baking (that good ol' type A personality), trying new restaurants, traveling, and thinking about my next meal.

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Simple, simple, simple: quesadillas, big salads, chicken stir fry, simple pastas.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My cake stand collection or my ice cream maker.

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  6