ABOUT THIS COOK:

As an artist and inquisitive cook, I find the kitchen a place to unleash my rabid creative instincts. Cooking is like painting with a limitless palette, but even better: the result is edible. I sport an adventurous palate and an affinity for experimenting with seasonal ingredients. (I also bring my passions to Food52 as Shop Editor and design multi-tasker).

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Black pudding / chicken hearts

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Ricotta, thyme, arugula on toast, topped with a runny fried egg. Or chili.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  cast iron skillet

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  5 (plus me)