ABOUT THIS COOK:

I love to eating new things. Cooking is a great way to make that happen. Traveling is another way. I eat lots of fish and vegeterian foods. I relate to ethnic foods and like experiencing new cultures through foods (including their most bizarre dishes). Favorites: Asian, Italian I like my foods warm (not cold). I like to make up recipes, just to see if I can make them work. And sometimes I get lucky and they do!

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  cockroach on a stick covered in red pepper

• What do you cook when home alone?
  noodles with lots of melting cheese and herbs

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  my tin mug, it serves no great purpose but is just enjoyable to drink from

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  3-4 or more than15