ABOUT THIS COOK:

I write and photograph for the blog, www.eatthislens.com. I photograph the Back of the House feature for Edible Austin, as well as do freelance food writing and photography. I'm an avid cook and spend a lot of time curing my own bacon, pancetta and making sausage.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  chicken feet

• What do you cook when home alone?
  popcorn

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  kitchen aid stand mixer

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