ABOUT THIS COOK:

I am a mom and a home cook with a Masters degree in Library and Information Science. I love cookbooks, which is where I find most of my recipes. Since I usually have children underfoot while I am in the kitchen, I seek recipes that have easy preparation and just a few ingredients. I prefer using fresh, seasonal produce. I like simple and basic techniques. If I see a long list of ingredients or complicated preparation, I usually steer clear.

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Roasted vegetables with salt, pepper and olive oil.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My Cuisinart mini-prep. It's great for chopping fresh herbs and also for making baby food out of whatever I am cooking.

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  6