Obviously California is fantastic in terms of produce, vegetables.

I don't follow the food trends.

Obviously California is fantastic in terms of produce, vegetables.

I have more eating memories than cooking memories and many memories of being in the kitchen - I was always attracted to the kitchen - but nobody ever wanted me to touch anything.

The fish is the star of the plate.

At 15, I had to choose a vocational school, and I was delighted, of course, to go to culinary school. But learning the basics was not as exciting as being the chef I am today.

You don't become a chef to become famous.