Sometimes ... it takes me an entire day to write a recipe, to communicate it correctly. It's really like writing a little short story.

Noodles are not only amusing but delicious.

The more you know, the more you can create. There's no end to imagination in the kitchen.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking... doesn't mean it has to be fancy cooking, although it can be as elaborate as you wish.

No one's more important than people.

I'm very much for making everything safe. The more natural the means we use to raise our vegetables and get rid of bugs, the better.

I was going to be a great woman novelist. Then the war came along and I think it's hard for young people today, don't you, to realize that when World War II happened we were dying to go and help our country.