ABOUT THIS COOK:

Geek by day and night, kitchen dabbler by weekend. Owned by six cats and two chickens. Love foodblogs, making pies, making dinner. I'm not an adventurous eater, and I don't drink wine, but I still appreciate a good meal.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Strangest, and most delicious: Bacon Jam

• What do you cook when home alone?
  I really love a good tortilla toasted on the stove. Simple and delicious.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  Wusthof Grand Prix Knives

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  Six