Want insider info on your favorite Food Network show? Wish you had an expert to answer your burning food questions?

Well, you're in luck. Donatella Arpaia has her hand in many pots. From writing cookbooks and opening restaurants, to appearing on The Today Show and judging the contestants on The Next Iron Chef, she has a lot of experience under her belt (ummm, apron).

As a regular iVillage blogger, Donatella is here to talk to you. Ask her your questions in the comments of this post; she'll be picking some to answer in a future post. 

 --Erica 

photo: Donatella Arpaia