I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help.

You never forget a beautiful thing that you have made. Even after you eat it, it stays with you - always.

Too much trouble,' 'Too expensive,' or 'Who will know the difference' are death knells for good food. ... Cooking is not a particularly difficult art, and the more you cook and learn about cooking, the more sense it makes.

I love root vegetables: carrots, parsnips, and turnips.

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

Just how could a nation often be great if it's bread tastes want Kleenex.

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.