Sunny’s love affair with all things food motivated her to move on from the world of Hip-Hop, and MaBu was lucky enough to catch up with her for a little conversation.

MaBu: From the airwaves to the kitchen, two very different fields, why the drastic change?

Sunny: I’m a firm believer in fulfilling more than just one dream in a lifetime.  If you can fulfill more than one dream, have fun in it; relax in it, then dare to dream.

MaBu: When it comes to food, are you one of those people that will try anything once?

Sunny: I’m not going to eat anything that’s an endangered species or anything like monkey brains (laughs).  But, I don’t think I have a problem eating anything put in front of me.  I love to eat! I love any foods that are really bad for you! (Laughs)

MaBu: You worked for Hot 97, one of radio’s most popular stations.  Do you miss radio at all?

Sunny:I do miss radio.  What I miss most about radio is being on the air, talking to people who wanted to talk about something they'd just seen or heard on the news.  I liked the conversation and interaction with people.  While I was working on getting to Food Network, I lacked that.  So, I started blogging a little bit, sending e-mails to the shows viewers and talking to a few people that hang out at my blog.  That kind of fits the bill for what I’m missing in radio.  I can still listen to music when I want to, and talk people’s ear off, but I just really miss the people.   

MaBu: What’s your favorite type of food?

Sunny: I have favorites in all types of fare.  I love a little of everything.  It’s hard to choose one thing. I like comfort foods, really rich, thick, creamy foods. I love any food that’s really bad for you! (Laughs)

MaBu: Other than cooking up delicious dishes and exploring the journey of a single food, what do you do to bring spice to your life?

Sunny: I love reading, traveling, going on walks, especially in New York.  I also love exploring new restaurants and trying new foods.  I really love life.

MaBu: Being such a talented cook, do you eat out much?

Sunny: Oh, I love to eat out-a lot!  I have to try new foods just to see what’s out there.

MaBu: When you’re at restaurants, are you able to fully enjoy your meal or do you find yourself critiquing?

Sunny: I usually enjoy it. I may complain, but my plate will be clean!

MaBu: After preparing meals on TV, and that being your profession, do you get the same enjoyment when you come home and have to cook for yourself?

Sunny: All the time!  The only time I don’t cook for myself is when I’m actually taping and I’ve cooked all day.  I usually try bring a little of the day’s work home.  But, sometimes I have to wrangle and wrestle for some food to take home because they have to take pictures for the Internet and the actual show.  There are times I don’t get to take any food home.

MaBu: Cooking for one show, traveling for another, you look great!  What does beauty mean to you?

Sunny: Beauty is something I work on every day.  I work on beauty in the inside.  There’s nothing like waking up feeling good and going to work feeling good.

MaBu: So what’s next for Sunny?

Sunny: I love writing. When I was growing up I always wanted to be published. I didn’t think it was going to be a cook book I kind of have to get some recipes out there.  I think I’m going to wait a little bit though.

* Catch Sunny on the Food Network on Cooking For Real, Sunday’s at 10:30 am, and How’d That Get On My Plate, Mondays at 9:30 pm.