I was a romantic, messy thinker. I was raised with very conservative beliefs, but that was a long time ago.

I'm afraid that surprise, shock, and regret is the fate of authors when they finally see themselves on the page.

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

I'm a beet freak. I put them in the pressure cooker.

When you flip anything, you really you just have to have the courage of your convictions.

I’m awfully sorry for people who are taken in by all of today’s dietary mumbo jumbo. They are not getting any enjoyment out of their food.

Good french cooking cannot be produced by a zombie cook.