Food brings people together on many different levels. It's nourishment of the soul and body; it's truly love.

All men want to be treated like kings in a relationship, and I think if women don't indulge that sometimes, their men are likely to stray and look for someone who can give that to them.

I want my daughter to see a strong woman who goes after what she wants.

Stock up your pantry and your freezer with things that aren't perishable: Your favorite jar of tomato sauce that lists "tomato" as the first ingredient, lots of grains, olive oils, vinegars, tomato pastes, onions, shallots. When you go to the store, you only have to pick up meats and produce.

Lidia Bastianich, sorry, but kind of boring. I mean, I love Lidia, but you can fall asleep watching her. And Mario Batali? I love Mario to death... but he's not romantic or sensual. Those are the things I bring to the table.

Pretty much every time I try something different or do something in front of a live audience, I truly think they might throw peanuts at me.

Talking to other people while you're cooking, it doesn't come naturally.