I grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts. My background was modest, and I worked at a Portuguese bakery in town.

If you don't follow your dream, who will?

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

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

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

I've never really had a problem with people.

If kids can learn how to make a simple Bolognese sauce, they will never go hungry. It's pretty easy to cook pasta, but a good sauce is way more useful.