It's Okay To Play With Your Food.

Whether It's Books Or Tv, Or Whatever The Case May Be, The Backbone Of What I Do Is My Restaurants.

I Don't Limit Myself.

I Think You Have To Be Careful With Spices. Kids' Palates Can Be Very Delicate, And They Might Not Like Things Overspiced. In My Cookbooks For Kids, I Do A Milder Version Of My Signature Spice Blend, Emeril's Essence, Called Baby Bam, Which Has No Cayenne Pepper.

I Think You've Got To Keep It Simple, Keep It Fresh. Stay Away From All That Processed Stuff, Read The Labels.

When I Want To Kick It Up, I Like To Add Hardwood Chips Or Chunks To The Grill; It Adds Bold Smoky Flavors. The Most Common Woods Are Hickory And Mesquite, But You Can Find Alder, Apple, Cherry And, My Personal Favorite, Pecan.