The most overrated ingredients are garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. With garlic, it's personal; I have never been that big of a fan of its flavor. As for extra-virgin olive oil, I do use it quite often but its ubiquity serves to overshadow many wonderful oils like pistachio, walnut, argan and even grapeseed.

I really don't like take-out.

The wisest advice I ever received regarding the kitchen came from my mother: 'Do the dishes while you're cooking.

Designing bridal is perfect for me, because black is my least favorite color, if you could call it a color.

I love to cook and entertain.

My culinary wardrobe is the same as my biking wardrobe, just no shoes.

I have always wanted to own a homemade ice cream shop!