Soledad O'Brien

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Profession: Co-anchor CNN's American Morning
Interests: Getting 7 hours of sleep a night, piano, horseback riding, splashing in the pool with my 4 kids!
Ideal secret ingredient: Mushrooms
Culinary inspirations: Fresh veggies in my garden, trying to get my kids to try new things and watching them like it
Favorite restaurant: Shaffer City Oyster Bar in New York City
Favorite food: Black beans and rice
Food you won't go near: Escargot
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: I tried a roast guinea pig in Central America.
Favorite food destination: Italy or Turkey
Alternative dream job: Broadway show reviewer