Hometown:
Hollywood, FL (I was born in Indianapolis)

What is your favorite holiday to cook for?
Thanksgiving

What kitchen utensil you can't live without?
A good, sharp chef's knife

What is your favorite meal of the day?
All of them!

Who is your favorite celebrity chef?
Wolfgang Puck

What ingredient do you use the most?
A good porterhouse

What is your favorite cook-book?
The Joy of Cooking

What are you looking forward to the most at the finals?
Cooking a winning recipe for the judges...

What would winning mean to you?
The satisfaction that I’m recognized as a good, creative cook