A meringue is really nothing but a foam. And what is a foam after all, but a big collection of bubbles? And what's a bubble? It's basically a very flimsy little latticework of proteins draped with water. We add sugar to this structure, which strengthens it. But things can, and do, go wrong.

The only unitasker allowed in my kitchen is a fire extinguisher.

I know people that could serve me canned tuna and saltine crackers and have me feel more at home at their table than some people who can cook circles around me. The more you try to impress people, generally the less you do.

So on one hand, honey is an amazingly sophisticated and efficient food source. On the other hand, it's bee backwash.

I feel like being on Broadway will convince my mother that my theater degree was worth it.

Your patience will be rewarded.

I'm going from doing all of the work to having to delegate the work - which is almost harder for me than doing the work myself. I'm a lousy delegator, but I'm learning.