Both my parents are chefs... I grew up in a restaurant and was always surrounded by cooks. I love food.

When I grew up in Pittsburgh in my parents' restaurant, I was almost like a country bumpkin.

I love that synergy between being entertainers and having people respond. There's no greater reward.

I love doing TV. It's so great for my world as a mom, as someone who likes to have a steady job and go to work feeling secure because I'm with a family.

I appreciate both... for me, I think 'Star Wars' is more science fantasy and is based on a lot of great legendary heroes and morality plays and stuff. And 'Star Trek' is just pure fun. Pure science fun. And I've always appreciated both.

There's just so much love that goes into home cooking, and I think it will really help the American family overall. I'm hoping to maybe get a cookbook out one day because I've got some great family recipes.