ABOUT THIS COOK:

I recently moved to Portland, OR after living in New York for many years. I specialize in promoting cookbooks and have been privileged to work with some amazing writers, chefs, and food personalities. I'm an accomplished home cook and entertain often.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  chocolate covered bugs

• What do you cook when home alone?
  pasta

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  my pressure cooker

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