I Grew Up In A Family Where

Just Because One Likes To Cook Up A Great Meal Or Decorate Their Home Doesn't Mean They Have To Do It With Granite Counter Tops And Duck A L'orange.

I Always Have A Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A Cheap Quality Oil Will End Up Cheapening Your Dishes. And I Love Sweetening My Dishes With Maple Syrup. It Has A Bit Of A Bitter Kick At The End That Works Wonderfully In Savory Dishes.

You Don't Just Turn On A Camera And Do A Cooking Show. If You Want To Go Somewhere With Something, You've Got To Make It Look Like What It's Supposed To Look Like Five Years From Now.

Dinner Is Often A Stew Of Beans Or Legumes, Which Are Awesome For Dieting; They Give You That Meaty Satisfaction And Both Are Excellent With Whole Grain Rice Or Bread.

First And Foremost, You've Got To Make Yourself Happy. Essentially Being Who You Are Is The Most Important Thing. When You're After Truth, Happiness Always Comes.