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

We're probably close to reaching 2,000 shows, which is more than Julia Child and Jacques Pepin together.

I spent a lot of time on farms when I was young. My uncle and my dad owned a big farm.

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

I think you have to be careful with spices. Kids' palates can be very delicate, and they might not like things overspiced. In my cookbooks for kids, I do a milder version of my signature spice blend, Emeril's Essence, called Baby Bam, which has no cayenne pepper.

Spice is life. It depends upon what you like... have fun with it. Yes, food is serious, but you should have fun with it.

Start with a clean grill. Keep it clean by brushing with a wire brush after preheating, and again after cooking. Make sure to oil your grates and your food before putting it on the grill to keep it from sticking.