ABOUT THIS COOK:

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  nothing's really that strange anymore, is it? I've had alligator, ostrich, rattlesnake, lots of unexpected sushi dishes, tongue, sweetbreads, shark.... I'll try anything once.

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Chilis and cookies. Marshmallows. Sangrias....

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My red KitchenAid stand mixer

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  6 (plus me and my S.O.)