ABOUT THIS COOK:

I'm a wife, full-time working mother, and business owner. After graduating culinary school almost ten years ago I've finally found the time to start my part-time business as a private cooking instructor and culinary consultant. I also spend most of my online time contributing to the website Project Foodie.

• What do you cook when home alone?
  Pasta wih garlic, olive olive oil and shavings of parmesan cheese

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  Cast Iron Skillet

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