Former Public Relations executive in the hospitality/restaurant industry. Currently working as an independent PR Consultant on lifestyle, food/restaurant, art/interior design accounts. Contributing writer to Design NJ, www.newjerseynewsroom.com and Examiner as the Shore Region Food & Restaurant Examiner. Lifestyle & food blog is www.TastefulLiving.net. Leisure occupation is as a fitness instructor for Les Mills Mid-Atlantic. Avid cook, recipe developer, gardener, sportswoman, knitter, wine enthusiast and pet lover.

1. What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?

   sea urchin

2. What do you cook when home alone?

   mostly salmon, chicken, veggies

3. Your most treasured kitchen possession:

   my inherited set of cast iron skillets

4. The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:

   eight