ABOUT THIS COOK:

My mother taught me to cook when I was 10 years old & she went back to work. She slowly coached me on the standard recipes, and I became the dinner cook for my family. My repertoire has expanded a lot since then, and I'll always be grateful to her for getting me started, and instilling within me a love for cooking.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Eel

• What do you cook when home alone?
  I follow my cravings which start out with something delicious and healthy & always end with a homemade dessert.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  Kitchenaid Mixer

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  4 - I like the intimacy of small gatherings