ABOUT THIS COOK:

former soccermom, devoted gardener and beekeeper currently living the dream in nashvegas. after 25+ years in the business, i have written two cookbooks and dream of the day when i can hang up my apron and enjoy the cake rather than just test the recipe. find me on twitter @janeofmanytrade

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  i generally steer clear of things i cannot completely identify by sight

• What do you cook when home alone?
  tends to be vegan

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  my herb garden

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  8 can fit at our table, but we do have a couch