My mother's kitchen was built to be the focal point of our house. I got into the kitchen often as a child.

I am a glutton for a beautiful hotel. I am so easily smitten by high thread counts.

I love The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, an Auberge Property in Bluffton, South Carolina. Its a spectacular corner of the world, with massive old trees lined with Spanish moss, and alligators swimming in the river.

I have a mantra in my head that there will always be another meal. I can put my fork down, knowing there will be good things in my future!

When I'm cooking for myself, I find that I eat almost completely vegetarian, although I'm not vegetarian.

Always wear sunscreen and wash your makeup off at night.

There is no better way to bring people together than with desserts.