ABOUT THIS COOK:

I am a former, caterer, artisan baker, cooking school teacher, culinary event planner. I have written 6 cook books with partner Meredith Deeds, one of which is a James Beard nominee and another a GMA top pick of the year. Our website and blog is at www.meredithandcarla.com.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  The worm in a bottle of tequila.

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Anything my heart desires.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My Wusthoff chef knife.

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