When I'm cooking for myself, I find that I eat almost completely vegetarian, although I'm not vegetarian.

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

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

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

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

I have a mantra in my head that there will always be another meal. I can put my fork down, knowing there will be good things in my future!

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.