ABOUT THIS COOK:

I started cooking for my family at the age of 12. Cooking for and feeding others is my favorite way of showing love. I am a fanatic for fabulous food, dedicated to the principles of slow food. I am committed to cooking and eating locally, sustainably as much as I possibly can, and to supporting my local farmers. When I am not cooking, I am usually reading and blogging about food and the world around me.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Unidentifiable meat in the depths of China

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Eggs and bacon

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My immersion blender

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  8-10