Because I travel so much, I bring my workout clothes and shoes wherever I go. That way I can always do some exercise.

I always want my guests to be happy and impressed.

I cook mostly vegetarian vegetable and bean stews. Quinoa salads. I make my mother-in-law's recipe for chicken and barley stew all the time.

Always wear sunscreen and wash your makeup off at night.

My mother's kitchen was built to be the focal point of our house. I got into the kitchen often as a child.

Patience was not something that came naturally to me, but in cooking it is the quintessential skill.

You know, I lose patience really easily; I'd rather shop in the grocery store than in the department store. I can pick an apple like nobody's business.