In those days, the main requirement to be on the Food Network was being able to get there by subway.

A molcajete is a stone mortar and pestle from Mexico. They're great for grinding spices and making salsa and guacamole because they give everything a nice coarse and rustic feel. I've never collected anything, but I think I might start collecting these because each one is decorated differently.

Charcoal or gas. Both give excellent results, so choose the one that best suits your style of cooking.

Today, when I hire, I look for people who want to be trained and molded.

When I'm on television, I think that I appeal to the everyday guy, 'cause that's who I am. The guys who go to the football games on the weekends are my viewers, for sure.

It is very important that when you put something on the grill, you leave it in place to cook. If you move it around too quickly, chances are it is going to stick.

I still love making hamburgers on the grill. I guess whenever I eat them childhood memories come up for me.