statelines another chef for a detailed rivalry with a bit of past backstabbing, a young, female chef for her to reluctantly mentor and not so reluctantly look out for in a kitchen full of dudes, a food critic for something awkward, someone who bakes (a pro is preferred, but anyone with skills will do) to help her out, more culinary people in general, a guy her cougar mom hits on often, someone who was almost her stepsibling when she was a teenager. lines with anyone who wants to do some plotting.