the more experience you have, the more interesting cooking is because you know what can happen to the food. In the beginning you can look at a chicken and it doesn't mean much, but once you have done some cooking you can see in that chicken a parade of things you will be able to create.

The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken.

The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.

I wouldn't keep him around long if I didn't feed him well.

The dinner hour is a sacred, happy time when everyone should be together and relaxed.

Cooking may be a creative art, but it's also a wonderful full-time hobby.

Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.