Opportunities present themselves and you have to enjoy the ride. All of us get so worried about the next step that we don't enjoy the moment we're in right now.

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

I grew up in the kitchen, mostly with my grandfather, my mother and my aunt Raffy.

My mother and I, our favorite part of any baked pasta is the top, where the cheese gets crusty.

As long as you're eating well and moving your body every day, age is just a state of mind

I spent time at my grandfather Dino's gourmet store where he brought in chefs from Naples to cook. I thought of them as rock stars.

I keep my skin - especially on my face and neck - out of the sun. My brother died of melanoma eight years ago, and I've got SPF on all the time, 24-7. It makes you realize, the sun is a wonderful thing, but it can be a very devastating thing. So sunscreen is key, and a lot of laughter, too.