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 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 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.