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

Always wear sunscreen and wash your makeup off at night.

First and foremost, you have to remember that restaurants are businesses and they have to stay in business. And though everyone thinks they want grass fed beef, most people actually prefer the taste of corn fed - it is less dry, more marbled, and less gamey, not to mention much less expensive than grass fed.

Find combinations of flavors you love and buy the best quality ingredients you can afford. Your food is only going to be as good as the sum of its parts, like anything else.

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

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

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