ABOUT THIS COOK:

I founded Personal Chefs Network in 2000 & owned it until April 2009. I've been cooking professionally for 10 years.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  I had a 27 course tasting menu @ Alinea in Chicago

• What do you cook when home alone?
  I love to braise things

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  My Jura coffee maker

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  Four. I like to visit w/ each person.