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Cooking to Hook Up is about making the right meal for the right girl. Hey, it doesn’t hurt to give the poor guy a hint! For each of the following ten questions, choose the answer that best represents you.

1. Which TV character best represents your personality?
Diane on Cheers — I am intellectual and well-read.
Miranda on Sex & the City — I’m ambitious and focused.
Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island — I’m easygoing and down-to-earth.
Carrie on Sex & the City — I’m artsy and independent.
Samantha on Sex & the City — I know how to have a good time and I’m not afraid to have it.
Dharma on Dharma & Greg — I’m into yoga and I compost.
Monica on Friends — I know my carpaccio from my ciabatta.
Charlotte on Sex & the City — I pride myself on my manners.
I don’t really watch TV — I’d rather be outdoors or at the gym.
I can’t really pin myself down — I think I’m a mix of all of them.

2. Your boyfriend rented a house with a kitchen and Jacuzzi for the weekend for a Bridget Jones-style mini-break. What must you pack?
My dissertation, or perhaps some light reading — a little Stendhal or Kierkegaard.
My laptop and cell phone — just in case the office needs me.
My favorite jeans and a t-shirt and I’m good to go!
My iPod, digital camera, and knitting.
A bottle of tequila, shot glasses, and salt.
Nag champa incense.
My Henkel chef’s knife (I’m planning an elaborate meal).
My Yorkie (I carry him in my Burberry bag).
Free weights and creatine.
A local guide book — I’ll be looking for things to do.

3. If you were a drink, what would you be (NOT what do you like to drink — but what would you BE)?
Black & Tan — I’m into history and at home in an Oxford pub.
Vodka Tonic — I’m to the point and I mean business.
Budweiser — I’m down-to-earth and unpretentious.
Maker’s Mark with a Coke back — I’m at home in a dive bar.
Vodka and Red Bull — I can go all night!
Organic carrot juice — I’m all-natural and earthy.
French Gigondas — I’m complex and flavorful.
Roederer Cristal Champagne — I’m the best and I’m worth it.
Power smoothie with protein powder — I’m full of energy.
California Chardonnay — I’m versatile and easygoing.

4. You’re on summer vacation in New York City. You spend most of your time:
On the Upper West Side — touring the Cloisters (the medieval museum) and the Museum of Natural History.
In midtown — networking at power business lunches.
In midtown — for the shows and the Empire State building, and waking up early to catch a glimpse of Matt, Katie and Al at Rockefeller Center.
On the Lower East Side — shopping for books at the Strand, and drinking at all-night bars where you can still smoke indoors.
In the meatpacking district, barhopping at the trendiest night clubs.
In Central Park — at Strawberry Fields at a drum circle or playing hackysack.
All over town, on a culinary tour of four-star restaurants, real NY delis, and a whole afternoon dedicated to shopping at Zabar’s.
In the Hamptons, of course — no one who’s anyone stays in the city during the summer.
In Central Park – rollerblading, biking, jogging, or just enjoying the outdoors.
All over town — doing a variety of things.

5. Which of the following women do you most admire?
Barbara Tuchman — historian, author and lecturer at Harvard University.
Maria Bartiromo — CNN financial commentator and business writer.
My grandmother.
Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.
Christina Aguilera.
Anita Roddick — founder of The Body Shop, an eco-friendly personal products company.
Nigella Lawson — chef, cookbook author, and The Domestic Goddess.
Jackie Onassis — paragon of social status.
Serena Williams — international tennis champion.
Susan Sarandon.

6. If you were a pair of shoes, what would you be (NOT what would you wear — what would you BE)?
Rockport Oxfords — perfectly comfortable touring museums or ancient ruins.
Anne Klein pumps — sophisticated and professional.
White Keds — simple and easygoing, easy to care for.
Old school Vans — timelessly hip.
Manolo Blahnik stilettos — sexy and a little naughty.
Birkenstocks — ethical and responsible.
Clogs — they go from the kitchen to the garden.
Cole Haan penny loafers — classic and understated.
Cross trainers — ready for any kind of energetic activity.
Cotton espadrilles — stylish but not stuffy.

7. What is your dream date?
A tour of Oxford and then a play at the Globe Theater.
A catered dinner for two in the Trump Tower penthouse suite.
A baseball game on a summer evening, then cheeseburgers and chocolate shakes.
Front-row seats at a Pixies concert — with backstage passes — and then Thai food.
An all-night rave (or club-hopping/after parties) in London.
A Greenpeace rally followed by dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Wine tasting in Napa and dinner at Chez Panisse in Berkeley.
Oysters and filet mignon served on a yacht in St. Tropez.
A 4-hour hike in Big Sur, and camping under the stars.
Dinner among the locals on a Caribbean island after a day of exploring out-of-the-way beaches.

8. What never fails to put you in the mood?
A man with his own OED (Oxford English Dictionary).
A well-balanced stock portfolio.
A man who does the dishes.
A man who writes me poetry or plays the guitar.
A swim-up bar.
Tantric yoga.
A good vintage and some stinky cheese.
A little blue box from Tiffany’s.
A set of well-toned biceps.
It really depends on my mood.

9. If you were a fabric, what would you be?
Tweed — scholarly and smart.
Pressed grey flannel — professional and tailored.
Well-worn denim — comfortable and at home.
Punk plaid — hipster and retro.
Fishnet — fun and a little risque.
Hemp — I’m all about saving the environment.
Chef whites — I love to cook.
Cashmere — I’m worth it.
Lycra — I’m in shape and like to show it off.
Cotton — I’m a classic, but I’m easy to take care of.

10. The right guy knows to compliment you on your:
Ability to quote The Canterbury Tales.
Recent promotion.
Close relationship with your mother.
Ability to quote Velvet Underground lyrics.
Ability to get past the velvet rope.
Ability to quote Ralph Nader.
Recipe for flourless chocolate cake.
Impeccable manners.
‘Personal best’ 10K finish.
Wide-ranging knowledge.