My family... always had the value of the family table and these cultural influences of growing up.
Emeril LagasseOne 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.
Emeril LagasseMy inspiration was my mom. She's a great cook, and she still cooks, and we still banter back and forth about cooking. Growing up in a mostly Portuguese community, food was important and the family table was extremely important. At a very young age I understood that.
Emeril LagasseI think many cooks are afraid of undercooked meats. A good thermometer is a cook's best friend.
Emeril Lagasse