An ounce of sauce covers a multitude of sins.

I'm not impressed by any cooks who can brag about a filet mignon. A guy who can take the neck of a shank or can use tripe to make into something delicious is really interesting to me; that's impressive.

Food is so personal - I mean someone is talking to you when people are cooking for you. I like to hear an identifiable voice.

To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living.

It's that show Friends. Ruined coffee forever.

I lurched away from the table after a few hours feeling like Elvis in Vegas - fat, drugged, and completely out of it.

I urge you to travel - as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to.