I was interested in home cooking long before the current hype and media-fueled proliferation of celebrity chefs.

I get the most enjoyment out of it when I can invite guests over for dinner. Whether it's a simple dish or a five-course meal, African or Asian fusion, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean or plain old comfort food – I love to experiment, and I'm constantly trying out new things.

And of course it's immensely gratifying when my family and friends are sated, content and eager to come back for the next meal.