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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.