Anything that could ever prevent me from achieving a goal, I put in a box, tape it up, throw it over my shoulder. You aim for a goal and attain it. Then you look to the next one.

I hate stuff in my pockets, can't stand it. I'll carry stuff in my hands rather than put it in my pockets.

Most smoked salts are made with liquid smoke, which is a condensate, but really, really good smoked salt is literally smoked.

I lived my whole life in the kitchen. Not only that, but it's the passion, it's the love for cooking and food. It's dictated my entire life — every aspect of it. So, in some ways, the thought of not being able to do that anymore radically affects your life.

Over the years, Céline Labaune has been constantly seeking to source the highest quality truffles; her diligence and expertise truly set her apart.

It's not really the life of cooking that's hard - it's what you make of it and what level you push yourself to.

My home kitchen is airy, with a gas stove, a stainless-steel island table in the center and granite countertops. It's very modest but there's tons of counter space, so you can slap down three or four cutting boards.