ABOUT THIS COOK:

I'm a second grade teaching at an International School. Cooking is how I unwind at the end of a crazy day and I love to share my recipes and photos. I grew up in Minnesota, which has had a surprising influence on how I interpret the recipes I develop while living in Japan. I write a blog called Tokyo Terrace where I can record my experiences living abroad- http://www.tokyoterrace.com. Check it out if you'd like to see what I'm up to in Japan!

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Fish sperm. Yuck.

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Poached eggs, steamed veggies & salmon sashimi over sticky rice w/furikake. My favorite!

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  Knives.

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  8