ABOUT THIS COOK:

At the tender age of 30, I decided to stop residing in Maine and start LIVING in Maine. As a life-long resident, I loved hiking, swimming, and my grandmother's cooking, but I didn't necessarily embrace any of it. I have finally learned how to ski, and look forward to exploring more of what my state has to offer (food, fitness, arts... you get the picture). Claim to fame: Anthony Bourdain visited my hometown. My kid was there. I was at work. Goal: More of the following: cook, get outside, write, read, time with my kiddo I spend my days teaching high school English, and my evenings and weekends recovering. I live with my son, partner, and our two lively dogs.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Bird's Nest Soup

• What do you cook when home alone?
  angel hair with shrimp, garlic, and parmesan

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  chef's knife

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  4