“Worst Cooks in America” Cast Member Erika Rumsey Shares an Interview

Erika Rumsey, a cast member of Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America” recently answered a few questions for us about her passion to learn to cook and her favorite meals.

Erika, 27, from Illinois, is an account manager and ignites fear in all those around her upon entering the kitchen. She has high hopes of giving her boyfriend a rest from all the cooking and impressing him with delicious home-cooked meals.

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PhoenixBites Interview With Erika Rumsey

PhoenixBites: Of all your favorite meals, what one dish would you like to learn to master?

Erika Rumsey: I would love to learn how to cook lasagna! I love Italian food and tried to make this dish for the audition and it was a complete disaster!

PhoenixBites: Is there a person (chef, home cook, family member, etc.) that has inspired you to sharpen your culinary abilities?

Erika Rumsey: My grandmother is a fantastic cook and I would like to carry on her legacy. We have a family cook book that I have yet to contribute to.

PhoenixBites: Any advice you can give to our readers who may be beginners in the kitchen?

Erika Rumsey: Organization! Cooking can be really stressful but if you have everything you need in front of you and organized, then it will make the experience more fun and relaxing.

Set your DVRs! “Worst Cooks in America” airs on Sunday evenings at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network.