I'm into very colorful food. Obviously lots of flavor, but I think we eat with our eyes first, so it has to look great. The presentation has to be great.

Cooking for me is a way to wind down. It's different from cooking on camera, where you have to do everything twice, for a wide shot and a close-up.

My grandfather gave me inspiration to cook, and love food and flavors. My Aunt Raffie, gave me creativity and the inspiration to create new things. My mother inspires me to find simplicity in food.

Every time I think I have something under control, it changes and I don't have it under control. I think it takes several years to get there. Jade is 19 months old, so right now I'm on alert all the time. And as a mom I think you're constantly worrying about things.

I always say to people that working full time and being a mom is probably the hardest job, because as a mom you think about your child 24/7.

The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can.

I have been blessed with a good, fun, and wonderful life, but I've also seen a whole lot of pain.