I think every woman should have a blowtorch.

If you're not ready to fail, you're not going to learn how to cook.

I had my first French meal and I never got over it. It was just marvelous. We had oysters and a lovely dry white wine. And then we had one of those lovely scalloped dishes and the lovely, creamery buttery sauce. Then we had a roast duck and I don't know what else.

Remember, 'No one's more important than people'! In other words, friendship is the most important thing--not career or housework, or one's fatigue--and it needs to be tended and nurtured.

In spite of food fads, fitness programs, and health concerns, we must never lose sight of a beautifully conceived meal.

Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy.

With enough butter, anything is good