I never rated my cuddle factor, but I expect it's pretty low.

What happens is that in each clump you've got the gelatinization of starches, which happens very quickly at the surface of the clump and it kind of forms a protective skin around this dry hunk of flour.

The worst food you'll ever eat will probably be prepared by a 'cook' who calls himself a 'chef.' Mark my words.

All that [replacing of fat] does is lead to dissatisfaction and I think that dissatisfaction results in overeating.

You need to either create a slurry in a cold liquid, which also works with cornstarch, or you've got to do your gravy in a very wide pan and kind of scatter the flour over the top and then very quickly whisk it in.

Good service can save a bad meal, but there is no level of food that can save bad service.

I had kicked around the idea for Good Eats when I was directing commercials.