Never apologize for your cooking.

There is nothing worse than grilled vegetables.

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

If you're afraid of butter, use cream.

I hate organized religion. I think you have to love thy neighbor as thyself. I think you have to pick your own God and be true to him. I always say 'him' rather than 'her.' Maybe it's because of my generation, but I don't like the idea of a female God. I see God as a benevolent male.

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

Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy.