You never forget a beautiful thing that you have made. Even after you eat it, it stays with you - always.
Romance is the icing but love is the cake.
Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy.
No one's more important than people.
Many of the delicious soups you eat in French homes and little restaurants are made just this way, with a leek-and-potato base to which leftover vegetables or sauces and a few fresh items are added.
Never apologize for your cooking.