ABOUT THIS COOK:

Three loves: Music, food and books. I am currently a music librarian by night and occasionally a barista by morning. When I am not at work, I'm either playing upright bass, reading or, of course, cooking delicious food for myself or others.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Alligator

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My set of Wustoff knives

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  5