From a very young age, I liked to take apart things. All of my Christmas gifts would wind up in a million pieces. I actually recall taking apart my dad's lawnmower three times to understand how combustible engines work.

Gastronomy has to catch up to the evolution in technology.

Sitting down and sharing a meal together combines two of my favorite loves: eating great food and talking about great food.

My goal is to spread ideas. Trends always start at the top.

I was bored at school and bored in a lot of the kitchens. It seemed like all I was doing was putting things into saute pans.

According to the supermarkets, there is no such thing as “out of season.” Berries in the middle of February? Why not? Seafood flown in from Japan? Sure. While it all adds up to appetizing and varied meals throughout the year, regardless of the weather, it comes with a price tag - both ethical and financial.

Most Americans live on a diet that includes processed fare that is neither fresh nor natural.