Give yourself enough time to really learn how to cook.

Good food depends almost entirely on good ingredients.

My mom was a great cook and also a very creative cook.

Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.

I'm a traditionalist, so for me, black coffee is cool.

I have this desire to keep improving, so I find fault.

Keep your character several steps ahead of your talent

I love the sun; I would have trouble living in Canada.

As chefs, we cook to please people, to nourish people.

I believe in red meat. I often said: red meat and gin.

Freshness is essential. That makes all the difference.

I had my first child at 21, my first restaurant at 24.

First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef.

I do not believe in guilt, moderation or dull pencils.

A different spice is the most interesting thing to me.

I like working with fish, so naturally I like seafood.

I've always had fond memories of cooking Thanksgiving.

Gooseberries aren't just for creamy desserts and pies.

Creative risks will always outweigh technical mistakes.

Organizing ahead of time makes the work more enjoyable.

Boning is a pain, but it makes such a majestic chicken.

I'm not hard to please, I'm content with the very best.

I think pressure's healthy, and very few can handle it.

40% of what I've done was a mistake. I now call it R&D.

I highly doubt that many people are as organized as me.

All my life, I've had restaurants that were affordable.

Soy sauce and seaweed go really well with potato chips.

No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.

Wine is meant to be with food - that's the point of it.

I love root vegetables: carrots, parsnips, and turnips.

Usually, one's cooking is better than one thinks it is.

I love brunch because it's breakfast and lunch why not.

I love people, and I'm excited that I can turn them on.

Love is like smiling, it never fades and is contagious.

I can't, myself, determine what offends another person.

People will travel anywhere for good food - it's crazy.

America has undergone a total food and wine revolution.

I need the anesthetic qualities of the local fire water.

I am very much enjoying the fatherhood phase of my life.

People who do not accept the new, grow old very quickly.

I won't let people write anything they want to about me.

Well, you know, for me, I think Spanish food is festive.

How lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.

You are the butter to my bread,and the breath to my life

Good french cooking cannot be produced by a zombie cook.

Make your refrigerator or freezer like a treasure chest.

Generally, I respect critics; they have their job to do.

Anybody who thinks they're the perfect parent is a fool.

In America, we are engaged in constant battle with food.

I'm a firm believer that people find their own passions.

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