I create recipes from part inspiration and part innovation. I am inspired by chefs I have worked with; foods I have eaten in my travels; meals my friends and family have cooked for me; and classic dishes that have stood the test of time. I happily and gratefully acknowledge these influences.

I'm also inspired by enticing quality ingredients and vibrant seasonal produce. I'll often think of recipe combinations that sound delicious to my taste buds as I walk around a food market. I'll write down my thoughts then I test them out in the kitchen, adding a bit more of this or that until I'm pleased with the result. I next test the result out on real people for their input. People tell me that they find my dishes original and my flavour combinations exciting - to me, this is the greatest compliment.

Beautiful mouth-watering photographs are important. I work with leading food photographers, styling my food for them to capture on film. This process involves gathering and placing props and backdrops to form a picture. It also involves the art of food styling, which is cooking and arranging food for the camera; food that looks natural, edible and photogenic. The results speak for themselves.