Whether It's Destiny Or Fate Or Whatever,

Once You Understand The Foundations Of Cooking - Whatever Kind You Like, Whether It's French Or Italian Or Japanese - You Really Don't Need A Cookbook Anymore.

I Think That's The Important Thing - Being Aware Of That Inspiration And Being Able To Interpret It Into Something That's Meaningful For You.

A Kaiseki Meal Is Like That, Very Small Courses Over A Long Period Of Time.

I Wonder If I Love The Communal Act Of Eating So Much Because Throughout My Childhood, With Four Older Brothers And A Mom Who Worked In The Restaurant Business, I Spent A Lot Of Time Fending For Myself, Eating Alone - And Recognizing How Eating Together Made All The Difference.

A Recipe Has No Soul. You, As The Cook, Must Bring Soul To The Recipe.