Being a food show and being me, I always kicked it up a notch, which means I would always elevate the spice level or the complexity of a particular dish. So, it was always like we're going to kick this up a little bit.

I'm not a TV guy. I'm a restaurant chef and a businessman.

I had a fierce curiosity about this food thing.

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.

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

Everyone needs a mentor.

A lot of parents ask me how to get kids to eat more vegetables. The first thing I say is that it starts from the top.