ABOUT THIS COOK:

I come from a huge Italian family who feel most at home with each other and in a kitchen or restaurant. I especially love writing about and cooking Italian food and discussing and drinking wine with other wine lovers.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  pig's feet

• What do you cook when home alone?
  pasta, sweet potatoes, toast

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  my Victory Crawford Cook Stove

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  8