- What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
- “When I’m not writing I love to cook. I really enjoy trying out new recipes and new ingredients. I also love to tweak old favorites and make them my own.”
- How did your interest in cooking develop alongside your writing career?
- “I used to grab a snack when I was writing and I began to notice that so many snacks – mostly sugary and carb-loaded- would make me sluggish and sleepy. So I started to get serious about preparing snacks that kept me awake and energized me – that’s how I got started.”
- Can you share a favorite dish you love to prepare, and what makes it special to you?
- “I’m a huge salad fan. My one signature salad that always gets rave reviews is ridiculously simple. Iceberg lettuce. Kale. Onion. Tomato. Cucumber. Cut all vegetables really fine. Drizzle with a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil, a small splash of white vinegar, and salt and pepper. The salad is simple, looks great, and is delicious.”
- Do you find any parallels between the creative process of writing and the art of cooking?
- “Not really. Writing is very hard, focused, and concentration-driven work. Cooking, at least for me is pure instinct and a real sense of freedom.”
- If you could spend the day in the kitchen with any chef, alive or from history, who would it be and what dish would you like to learn from them?
- “LOL. It would have to be Gordon Ramsey. I love how outrageous he is. I love his passion. His energy. And his exacting standards.”
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