I can certainly be part of the socialite group and walk those carpets every day, but I choose not to because I prefer to be grounded. You can't be at home and on the red carpet.

I'm the only girl on The Food Network who grills - I have two bestselling grilling books. I try to really focus on what men and women can do outside together out on the grill. I think it's really fun to have men and women out there together, having fun, working and enjoying themselves.

How do I cope with stress? I clean and organize.

Baking is how you start kids at cooking in the kitchen.

I think women today are so overwhelmed and overtaxed.

As a kid, I thought John Denver was the perfect Prince Charming.

It's really easy to figure out why I love what I love, the holidays and food. I know the difference between having them and not having them.