Whether It's Destiny Or Fate Or Whatever,

Respect For Food Is Respect For Life, For Who We Are And What We Do.

It's Not About Perfection; It's About The Joy Of Striving.

I Wanted To Write About What We Were Doing At The French Laundry, The Recipes And The Stories.

I Didnt Want To Be Encumbered By What Anyone Elses Abilities Were, Their Equipment Or Environment Or Their Ability To Get Certain Products.

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