At my home in the southwest of France, I grow oak, hazel, and lemon trees in my backyard.
Alain DucasseThe proportion of ingredients is important, but the final result is also a matter of how you put them together. Equilibrium is key.
Alain DucasseThe image foreigners have of French cuisine is fattening and very fancy food. But it's not true - French food isn't just rich. The word "healthy" doesn't exist in French. We have many, many words, but not that one. To me, healthy means paying close attention to feeding people.
Alain DucasseDesserts are like mistresses. They are bad for you. So if you are having one, you might as well have two.
Alain Ducasse