My family... always had the value of the family table and these cultural influences of growing up.
Emeril LagasseI moved to Louisiana to become the executive Chef at Commander's Place. And I must say I had some encouragement from friends such as Ella Brennan, the queen of the New Orleans's culinary set, and others. This was very flattering to a young man with a dream. I was only 26 years old.
Emeril LagasseMy favorite Aspen memory is saving an upside-down cake that had exploded from the high altitude.
Emeril LagasseI'm not impressed with presidents. I have met a few, but I'm not impressed with them.
Emeril LagasseI launched The Emeril Lagasse Foundation to provide culinary training, and developmental and educational programs to children in the cities where my restaurants operate. I think everyone has a responsibility to give back to the community if they can, and to help future generations learn new skills.
Emeril Lagasse