Once you make a cookbook, you live with it as your own for the rest of your life, like a yearbook.

It's essential to make sure you have proper kitchen tools for food storage - like cling wrap, bags, and containers - because they help keep food fresher longer.

I love 'The Gourmet Cooking School Cookbook' by Dione Lucas. A huge source of information and inspiration. The book is organized by menu, and the recipes are unusual and exciting.

One of the most practical utensils I can't live without is my 'Joyce Chen' Scissors. They cut with precision.

Stuffed cherry tomatoes are satisfying without being filling and make a great alternative to bread-based starters. You can assemble these appetizers ahead of time and refrigerate them until you're ready to serve.

There's really no secret to success. You make your own success.