ABOUT THIS COOK:

I'm an actor, singer-songwriter, and author of many children's books. I'm also blogging as The Crabby Cook, with a website at www.jessicaharper.com, and a new book of humor, survival tips and recipes, for people who don't always experience the joy Of cooking, called "The Crabby Cook Cookbook."

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  My mother-in-law's cole slaw,

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Things my husband is too picky to eat.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My fire extinguisher.

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  the more the merrier, if it's catered. Otherwise, two or three is good.