Name: Kimberly Ann’s Tea Room and Café, Mae Collins

When and where can we find you in Glendale? 7153 N. 59th Ave. Glendale, Ariz., Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (extended hours for private parties events)

Where were you born? Huntington, West Virginia.

What brought you to Glendale? Quaintness of all the little shops and my dream that I would one day be here.                       

What drew you to the kitchen? I have a passion for cooking, and I love hosting parties.

Culinary training and experience: I have been cooking since I was 9 years old. I was always the one who would give all the parties. Now I can do it for all my customers.

Tools of the trade: My mixer. And I can’t choose just one—all of my ingredients are my favorite!

Favorite food, favorite chef and why? Italian food. Gordon Ramsey is my favorite chef.

When the chef’s hat is off (hobbies): Decorating crafts, playing games with my granddaughter Kimberly.         

Unique dishes you prepare: Scones, soups, potato salad, stuffed tomatoes and sandwiches made for a fork.

Old standbys: Pot roast.

Advice for new chefs or restaurant owners: Be dedicated, enjoy what you are doing, there will be long hours, and always treat your customers as family.

How many cooks in your kitchen? I do all the cooking, but I have two hostesses, Virginia and Kimberly.

Breakfast, lunch or dinner? Haus Murphy’s German Pork Chop Dinner.

Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate, four-layer pie                       

How do you take your coffee? Black

The 10-word tour of your restaurant: Quaint, cute, quiet, cozy, great service, good food