Oh yes, there's lots of great food in America. But the fast food is about as destructive and evil as it gets. It celebrates a mentality of sloth, convenience, and a cheerful embrace of food we know is hurting us.

The bible of cooking. The all-time argument ender. Early in my cooking career, I wielded my Larousse like a weapon and it never let me down.

When do you stop to de-douche?

Don't dunk your nigiri in the soy sauce. Don't mix your wasabi in the soy sauce. If the rice is good, complement your sushi chef on the rice.

In my house, neither my wife nor my daughter are impressed that I'm on television, and they remind me of that frequently.

When dealing with complex transportation issues, the best thing to do is pull up with a cold beer and let somebody else figure it out.

Just because we are not Italian, does not mean we cannot appreciate Michelangelo, it is the same with cuisine.