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

The shellfish thing is very scary. You have to know the people you buy from and exactly where their wholesalers are getting the fish from.

One of the secrets, and pleasures, of cooking is to learn to correct something if it goes awry; and one of the lessons is to grin and bear it if it cannot be fixed.

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

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

My father was in charge of managing the farm.

Remember, you are all alone in the kitchen and no one can see you.