ABOUT THIS COOK:

devoted fan of Merrill. An utterly feeble cook who likes to eat. Can cook simple fare for two. Get very stressed if more than two.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  I avoid strange foods. Had lots in Japan which I could not identify.

• What do you cook when home alone?
  graze the refridgerator.

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  jar opener @1950

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  six but wish I new.