I was thirty-seven years old and still discovering who I was.

People who are not interested in food always seem rather dry and unloving and don't have a real gusto for life.

I always try to buy just what I need. You get ideas as to what's in season and what's best. I think if you have a preconceived idea before shopping, that makes it difficult. You have to have an open mind.

Freshness is essential. That makes all the difference.

I think one of the terrible things today is that people have this deathly fear of food: fear of eggs, say, or fear of butter. Most doctors feel that you can have a little bit of everything.

Just like becoming an expert in wine, you learn by drinking it, the best you can afford.

You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.