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.

Freshness is essential. That makes all the difference.

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

Just how could a nation often be great if it's bread tastes want Kleenex.

I was going to be a great woman novelist. Then the war came along and I think it's hard for young people today, don't you, to realize that when World War II happened we were dying to go and help our country.

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

As you get older, you shouldn't waste time drinking bad wine.