But I was a pure romantic, and only operating with half my burners turned on.

Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.

Wine is a living liquid containing no preservatives. Its life cycle comprises youth, maturity, old age, and death. When not treated with reasonable respect it will sicken and die.

Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.

People were hysterical about Communism the way people today are hysterical about flag burning. I'm really against these people who try to show that they're great patriots, because they're not thinking, they're just being hysterical.

I wouldn't keep him around long if I didn't feed him well.

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.