There is nothing nicer than a kitchen really made for a cook. Things that are designed to be used always have an innate beauty.

Eating is the secret to good cooking.

I always try to buy just what I need. You get ideas as to what's in season and what's best. I think if you have a preconceived idea before shopping, that makes it difficult. You have to have an open mind.

As we say in the American Institute of Wine and Food, small helpings, no seconds. A little bit of everything. No snacking. And have a good time.

She was my first cat ever, and I thought she was marvelous.

I don't think about whether people will remember me or not. I've been an ok person. I've learned a lot. I've taught people a thing or two. That's what's important.

Until I discovered cooking, I was never really interested in anything.