One big reason I do what I do is there's no two days alike. It's not work for me. It's my life. My passion.

When it ceases to be fun, I'll stop and just stay in my restaurants.

Scatter soaked hardwood chunks over your coals for a quick and easy way to add a smoky nuance to your grilled foods.

Food is very representative of a city's culture. In order to really get to know a place and the people, you've got to eat the food.

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

I've been very fortunate, because I've cooked for a lot of actors and actresses and musicians. I've cooked for presidents and I've been to the White House.

I can't tell you enough about cinnamon. Cinnamon is an awesome spice to use and it goes great with something like apples in the morning or in a mixture of fruit or in your oatmeal or even in your cereal.