At the beginning of the week, I roast a ton of vegetables so I can use them for the next few days. I also plan out meals in advance.

Balance is key in cooking - you want a little acid, a little sweet, a little savory - the flavors should be harmonious.

I love The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, an Auberge Property in Bluffton, South Carolina. Its a spectacular corner of the world, with massive old trees lined with Spanish moss, and alligators swimming in the river.

There is no better way to bring people together than with desserts.

It's better to get the nutrients for healthy skin from food, not supplements. Salmon, walnuts, blueberries, spinach... lots of my favorite foods happen to be amazing for skin too.

Dark chocolate, and salt and vinegar chips are my weakness - but not together.

I eat for a living, so working out is definitely part of my job, the same way that the eating, tasting, and drinking is. I try to keep up a consistent workout routine, but I'm not the kind of person who goes to the gym every day and does the same routine.