Radishes grow just about anywhere. People think, 'Oh it's just a radish.' But radishes are delicious, and people don't think of cooking them.

Home base is the support system where we have a culinary team, my own writers because of the shows and the books and stuff, we have a culinary team of about six people. Marketing, public relations, accounting and all that sort of stuff.

Everyone needs a mentor.

Many of my staff have been with me for over 20 years. I have a great team, and I make sure they feel respected and appreciated.

Food that's beautiful to look at seems to taste better than food that isn't.

You are going to be what you put in your body, so I try to teach that to my kids, and the kids around me.

Spain has some of the richest culinary traditions and truly appreciates food that is simply prepared with top-notch ingredients.