As you move through this life...you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life - and travel - leaves marks on you.

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

For me, the cooking life has been a long love affair, with moments both sublime and ridiculous.

I'm not afraid to look like an idiot on TV.

I am in no way supportive of hunting for trophies or sport - would never do it and don't like it that others do. But if you kill it, then eat it, it's fine.

Always entertain the possibility that something, no matter how squiggly and scary looking, might just be good.

Cream rises. Excellence does have its rewards.