ABOUT THIS COOK:

I work in a major department store in downtown san francisco giving cooking demonstrations, and organizing a calendar with guest chefs once or twice a week. I also write a monthly food newsletter to my clients on my email list. In spite of working for a large company, I am a firm believer in the local, organic, sustainable mantra and support Buy Local organizations.

• What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
  Durian

• What do you cook when home alone?
  usually some kind of pasta with cream sauce

• Your most treasured kitchen possession:
  Henkels Miyabi 8" Chef Knife

• The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
  8