Because of media hype and woefully inadequate information, too many people nowadays are deathly afraid of their food, and what does fear of food do to the digestive system? ... I, for one, would much rather swoon over a few thin slices of prime beefsteak, or one small serving of chocolate mousse, or a sliver of foie gras than indulge to the full on such nonentities as fat-free gelatin puddings.

Personally, I don't think pure vegetarianism is a healthy lifestyle. I've often wondered to myself: Does a vegetarian look forward to dinner, ever?

I believe in red meat. I often said: red meat and gin.

You learn to cook so that you don't have to be a slave to recipes. You get what's in season and you know what to do with it.

...nothing is too much trouble if it turns out the way it should.

Fine #‎ wine is a living liquid ... Its life comprises youth, maturity, old age, and death.

I don't use the word gourmet. The word doesn't mean anything anymore. 'Gourmet' makes it sound like someone is putting sherry wine in the corn-flake casserole.