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.

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

I like to keep things simple. It's really about the wine, food and the beach view. Nothing can beat that.

Life just doesn't hand you things. You have to get out there and make things happen. that's the exciting part.

I 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.

My Food Network shows, 'Emeril Live' and 'Essence of Emeril,' are not in production right now, but I wouldn't say that I'm necessarily leaving Food Network. I have a lot of television still in me. I enjoy teaching people, so it's just a matter of time before I do something new.

Anything made with love, bam! -it's a beautiful meal.