I love to have battles of the wits with people that can dish fast and dirty - and it leads to problems occasionally, 'cause I can sound mean without attempting to be mean.

My first book is really about heat. That book, for me, was an exploration of heat as ingredient. Why we don't talk about heat as an ingredient, I don't quite understand, because it is the common ingredient to all cooking processes.

If there's something I feel certain of, it is that we're not very aware of each other and that's largely because of social media.

I'm loyal and very good about giving people opportunities.

I'm prickly. I fuss over every single detail.

I do know I'm a control freak.

Believe me, a grain is a terrible thing to waste.