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

You don't get second chances in the real world.

There's not a single chef I know of that does not think about the politics of the food they're serving.

You can't fake being able to cook well.

In America, Blackberry Farm in Tennessee is one of the most amazing hotels I've had the privilege of staying at.

I'm tempted by everything. My husband makes fun of me because every day it's a new food that I love. I have a weakness for butterscotch pudding, ice cream in any flavor and dark chocolate, although that's one thing I do keep in my house - 70% dark chocolate.

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.