You know, for 300 years it's been kind of the same. There are restaurants in New Orleans that the menu hasn't changed in 125 years, so how is one going to change or evolve the food?

Kids are now eating things like edamame and sushi. I didn't know what shiitake mushrooms were when I was 10 - most kids today do.

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.

Cooking is so popular today because it's the perfect mix of food and fun.

I'm not impressed with presidents. I have met a few, but I'm not impressed with them.

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.

If you think big, then it's going to be big.