The Best Way To Learn Is Live,

Cooking Allows You To Have Travels, Adventures And Journeys Without Going Anywhere. The Running Joke Between My Partner And Me Is That I'm Not Really Concerned About How Long It Takes, Or How Much I Destroy The Kitchen, Because I Just Have Such A Good Time Doing It.

Not To Sound Too Much Like Christopher Guest In 'waiting For Guffman,' But On Thanksgiving You're Putting On A Show!

I Think What I Do Differently From A Lot Of Tv Chefs Is That I Break Down Barriers And Make Fine Food More Accessible To The Regular Person, Who Might Be Intimidated. I Try Hard, Particularly With Wine, To Make It Not Intimidating. It's Sort Of A Teaching Job.

The World Is Full Of People Who Would Like Nothing Better Than To Spend Six Hours On A Golf Course. I Would Rather Be Chopping Shallots.

Cooking For People Is An Enormously Significant Expression Of Generosity And Soulfulness, And Entertaining Is A Way To Be Both Generous And Creative. You're Sharing Your Life With People. Of Course, It's Also An Expression Of Your Own Need For Approval And Applause. Nothing Wrong With That.