Answer:
I am always hungry, I must always be fed. The finger I lick will soon turn red.
I drive men mad for love of me. Easily beaten, never free.
Sleeping during the day, I hide away. Watchful through the night, I open at dawn's light. But only for the briefest time, do I shine. And then I hide away. And sleep through the day.
It's usually found dried, but often kept slicker. Above another need, it's said to be thicker. What is it?
All about, but cannot be seen, Can be captured, cannot be held, No throat, but can be heard.
Why was the cook arrested?